Corrections Counselor 2 - SCI Huntingdon

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Huntingdon County, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Corrections Counselor 2 with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will take the next step in your career by using your professional experience and passion for helping others to support meaningful change. In this role at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Huntingdon, you will assist inmates as they build skills, strengthen decision making, and work toward successful re-entry. You will join a team that shares your dedication to rehabilitation and values your contribution to this important work. This is a rewarding opportunity to grow professionally while helping individuals move forward with purpose. This position focuses on counseling and casework services that help inmates adjust to institutional life and prepare for successful re-entry.

Requirements

• Successful completion of the Corrections Counselor 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) training program
• One year of professional counseling or casework experience in a correctional facility, and a bachelor’s degree including 18 college credits in any combination of sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional counseling or casework experience in a correctional facility and 18 college credits in any combination of sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field
• Obtain Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) and Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) certification within two months of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this job
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA
• Meet the PA residency requirement
• Be able to perform essential job functions
• Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Interview inmates to support their adjustment and provide guidance on behavioral and personal concerns
• Communicate with families and agencies to share information that helps with case management and reintegration
• Maintain detailed records and assessments that track inmate progress, needs, and programming recommendations
• Coordinate treatment and programming activities using a multi-disciplinary approach to support behavioral change
• Prepare reports and recommendations that assist with parole planning and re-entry services
• Manage an assigned caseload independently to ensure effective delivery of counseling and casework services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level