Corrections Counselor 2 - SCI Waymart
About The Position
As a Corrections Counselor 2 with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Waymart, you can help inmates build stronger futures. This role gives you the opportunity to encourage personal development and guide positive choices. Your work supports safer communities and meaningful rehabilitation. Step into a role where your commitment truly matters—apply today! This role focuses on supporting inmates as they adjust to the correctional environment, especially those who display significantly disruptive or challenging behaviors. You help them work through social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties while encouraging responsibility and dignity.
Requirements
- Successful completion of the Corrections Counselor 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
- 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
- Conduct interviews to understand behavior, support adjustment, and guide inmates who struggle with institutional living
- Maintain detailed case files, reports, and documentation necessary for effective treatment planning and coordination
- Apply casework, group, and individual counseling techniques to address social, emotional, and behavioral concerns
- Assist inmates in solving personal problems and encourage positive changes in attitude and conduct
- Work with staff teams to align treatment goals, coordinate services, and support consistent behavioral expectations
- Assist with reentry planning and prepare written recommendations for parole consideration
Benefits
- Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
