Corrections Counselor 2 - SCI Greene

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Greene County, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Counselor 2 provides counseling and casework services to inmates at the State Correctional Institution at Greene. The role supports inmate adjustment, positive behavioral change, and preparation for successful reintegration into the community. The counselor coordinates treatment activities, assesses programming needs, maintains case documentation, and assists with reentry planning.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. The position is not eligible for telework. New Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees will begin at an annual salary of $64,574 before taxes.

Employees must obtain CLEAN and JNET certification within two months of employment and maintain those certifications while in the job. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is required. Candidates must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements, be able to perform essential job functions, pass a background investigation, and meet CJIS compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Successful completion of the Corrections Counselor 1 training program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or 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; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional counseling or casework experience in a correctional facility and 18 relevant college credits.
• 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.
• Successfully complete basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
• Meet the Pennsylvania 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 provide guidance on adjustment, conflict resolution, and personal challenges.
• Assist inmates in developing social, educational, and vocational skills to prepare for reentry into their communities.
• Develop and maintain records and reports that support coordinated inmate management and reintegration planning.
• Analyze tests and evaluations to determine programming needs and compile accurate case documentation.
• Organize programming, activities, and services through a multidisciplinary approach to support behavioral change.
• Prepare parole reports, secure identification, and assist with services that support community reintegration.

What This Job Offers

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