Corrections Counselor - SCI Huntingdon

Position Overview

As a Corrections Counselor 2 with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will use your professional experience and passion for helping others to support meaningful change. In this role at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Huntingdon, you will assist inmates as they build skills, strengthen decision making, and work toward successful re-entry.

• Inmate Interviews:
  Interview inmates to support their adjustment and provide guidance on behavioral and personal concerns.
• Family and Community Support:
  Communicate with families and agencies to share information that helps with case management and reintegration.
• Case Documentation:
  Maintain detailed records and assessments that track inmate progress, needs, and programming recommendations.
• Program Coordination:
  Coordinate treatment and programming activities using a multi-disciplinary approach to support behavioral change.
• Parole Preparation:
  Prepare reports and recommendations that assist with parole planning and re-entry services.
• Caseload Management:
  Manage an assigned caseload independently to ensure effective delivery of counseling and casework services.

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week.
• Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Telework:
  Not available.
• Salary:
  New employees receive an annual starting salary of $63,301.00.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email; check your spam/junk folders for notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

• Successful completion of the Corrections Counselor 1 training program or equivalent federal position.
• One year of professional counseling or casework experience in a correctional facility and a bachelor’s degree with 18 college credits in sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional counseling or casework experience in a correctional facility and 18 college credits in a related field.

• 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.

• 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.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed. Eligibility must be demonstrated on the application.
• If claiming education, attach a copy (official or unofficial) of college transcripts.
• Applicants must submit materials by the posting closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience and qualifications.
• Use of generative AI for preparation is allowed; misrepresentation or use during interviews is prohibited.

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans. Learn more at the provided link.

• 711 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.

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 based on 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, including all supplemental questions, constitutes the exam for this position. No additional exam is required.
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and supplemental responses.
• 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.