Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant - SCI Albion

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Erie County, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant with the Department of Corrections (DOC) at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion, you play an important role in helping inmates prepare for productive futures. You support job readiness, coordinate training experiences, and assist individuals as they build practical skills. Your efforts help inmates overcome challenges and move toward greater stability. This position provides a meaningful opportunity to guide growth and support long-term success. This role supports the Inmate Employment Program by helping coordinate work assignments, guiding training needs, and assisting inmates with job readiness. You work closely with institutional staff, inmate workers, and the Corrections Employment Vocational Coordinator to support employment goals and vocational growth.

Requirements

Three years of clerical experience; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
You must meet the PA residency requirement.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist with coordinating work assignments, reviewing employment histories, and recommending vocational opportunities
Train supervisors on payroll procedures, audit time records, and address payroll problem inquiries
Provide guidance to help inmates address job challenges and select training options
Document inmate work status, training progress, and re-entry information for reports
Maintain communication with inmate supervisors and support problem solving for work assignments