Corrections Counselor - SCI Phoenix

THE POSITION

Are you ready to be a catalyst for change at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix? We are seeking a Corrections Counselor 1 to empower inmates, offer essential support, and guide their reintegration into the community. Join our team and make a tangible difference on inmates' lives, contributing to a safer community for everyone. Your purpose-driven career starts here-apply today!

As a Corrections Counselor 1, you will play a crucial role in supporting and rehabilitating inmates at SCI Phoenix. Your work will include providing individual counseling and casework services, as well as assisting with employment opportunities and connecting inmates to community resources. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records and reports for your assigned caseload and participating in parole planning to facilitate reentry into society.

Your work will have a significant impact on the lives of inmates and their chances for successful rehabilitation and reintegration.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $55,436.00 (before taxes)
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years and six months as a corrections officer and 18 college credits in sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field;
  or
• A bachelor's degree in sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field;
  or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 18 college credits in sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits

Special Requirement:

• You must 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

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required
• You must meet the PA residency requirement
  . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education)
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
  * 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does 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.

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