Corrections Counselor 1 SCI Mahanoy

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a rewarding career where your work truly makes a difference? The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Corrections Counselor 1. This role offers an opportunity to enter a high-impact field, providing the guidance and support individuals need to successfully navigate their return to society. If you have a passion for empowering others and a drive to improve lives, you can be the catalyst for a true second chance. Apply today to start a meaningful professional journey and help build safer, stronger communities for everyone!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Corrections Counselor 1, you will play a crucial role in supporting and rehabilitating inmates at SCI Mahanoy. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
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 Guidelines.

Work Location: In person