Corrections Counselor 2 - SCI Coal Township
About The Position
This position focuses on counseling and casework services that support inmate adjustment, growth, and preparation for community reintegration. As a Corrections Counselor 2, you will perform the following duties: Inmate Counseling: Interview inmates to address adjustment concerns and provide guidance on personal, family, and behavioral issues. Case Management: Develop and maintain records and reports that support effective communication with staff and community agencies. Assessment Review: Analyze assessments and evaluations to determine programming needs and document inmate progress. Program Coordination: Work with a multidisciplinary team to align programming, counseling, and activities with treatment goals. Parole Preparation: Participate in parole planning and prepare reports and recommendations that support re-entry success.
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 address adjustment concerns and provide guidance on personal, family, and behavioral issues
- Develop and maintain records and reports that support effective communication with staff and community agencies
- Analyze assessments and evaluations to determine programming needs and document inmate progress
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to align programming, counseling, and activities with treatment goals
- Participate in parole planning and prepare reports and recommendations that support re-entry success
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
