Corrections Employment and Vocational Coordinator- SCI Greene

The Position

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a dynamic, well organized individual to join the team at SCI Greene as a Corrections Employment and Vocational Coordinator. In this important position, you will play a key role in shaping futures. This position gives you the chance to energize and encourage inmates as they work toward new skills and work experiences. Every day offers the opportunity to help someone move forward with purpose and confidence.

Become part of a dedicated team at SCI Greene that believes in meaningful progress.

This position oversees employment, skill development, and vocational guidance for inmates at SCI Greene. It supports both program administration and hands-on coordination to help inmates prepare for future opportunities. As a Corrections Employment and Vocational Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Oversight: Supervise and contribute to administration of inmate employment operations
• Placement Planning: Coordinate placement decisions and evaluate vocational and technical training options
• Payroll Management: Administer payroll processes and review time and attendance documentation
• Counseling Support: Provide employment guidance that assists inmates with job adjustments and training selections
• Data Reporting: Track and record information on inmate employment progress and related activities
• Staff Collaboration: Work with institutional staff and committees to support work assignment monitoring and problem resolution

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hour work week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant; or
• Two years of para-professional experience in obtaining and evaluating vocational or employment information; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

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

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. You may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.