Corrections Counselor 2 - SCI Fayette
About The Position
Become a Corrections Counselor 2 with the Department of Corrections (DOC) and take on a meaningful role focused on steady growth and positive change at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette. This position allows you to engage directly with inmates as they work through challenges, build stronger decision-making skills, and move toward productive futures. You guide individuals in strengthening their education, behavior, and re-entry planning through firm structure and supportive direction. Step into a career where your leadership encourages progress, reinforces accountability, and helps inmates prepare for long-term 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 issues, encourage positive choices, and guide personal development
- Maintain records, prepare reports, and communicate with families, agencies, and DOC staff regarding inmate progress
- Analyze test results, compile histories, and maintain documentation used for programming and risk evaluations
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to align programming, activities, counseling, and educational services
- Make re-entry recommendations, write parole reports, and help inmates identify employment opportunities and community resources
- Participate in staffing discussions and assist with decisions involving inmate misconduct, custody levels, and programming needs
Benefits
- Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
