Corrections Counselor 2 - SCI Fayette

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Fayette County, PA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Counselor 2 position with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette allows you to use your skills to support rehabilitation and growth. You will help inmates build confidence and learn strategies that support healthier decisions. This position plays a key role in improving adjustment and preparing individuals for life after incarceration. Team members who want to make a steady, positive impact will thrive in this opportunity. Advance your professional talents and apply today!

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 and help them work through institutional adjustment and personal concerns
• Provide referrals and direction to build social, educational, and vocational skills
• Maintain case files and prepare reports needed for managing inmate caseloads
• Communicate with staff, families, and community agencies to support inmate needs
• Review tests, evaluations, and histories to develop programming and risk recommendations
• Assist with re-entry coordination, identification needs, and preparation of parole reports

What This Job Offers

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