Corrections Counselor - SCI Camp Hill

THE POSITION

As a Corrections Counselor 1 at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) in Camp Hill, you will engage directly with inmates, offering essential counseling services that facilitate their rehabilitation and smooth transition back into society. This position allows you to make a meaningful difference and provides continuous training and resources to enhance your counseling skills.

The role involves delivering professional counseling services and managing casework for inmates. You will conduct individual counseling sessions, assist inmates in accessing employment opportunities and community resources, maintain comprehensive records and reports, contribute to parole planning, and provide recommendations for re‑entry services.

• Full‑time employment
• Hours:
  
  8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch
• Telework option:
  None
• Starting annual salary: $55,436 (for new PA employees)

• Three years and six months as a corrections officer combined with 18 college credits in sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or related field; or
• A bachelor’s degree in those fields; or
• A combination of experience and training that includes 18 college credits in the above areas.
• Applicants within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree will be considered.

• Obtain Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) and Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) certification within two months of employment and maintain them for the duration of employment.

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• Meet Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

• Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will NOT be reviewed; information must be provided on the application.
• If claiming education, attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts acceptable.
• Submit application by posting closing date; late applications or missing materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply may eliminate you from consideration.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans.
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• 711 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.

If you need accommodations due to a disability, discuss them with the interviewer before your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application and supplemental questions serves as the exam.
• Your score is based on the information you provide and is valid only for this posting.
• Provide complete and accurate information; otherwise your score may be lower or you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply or test once for this posting.
• Results will be provided via email.