Corrections Counselor - SCI Coal Township

Become a Corrections Counselor 2 with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township and take part in work that truly matters. In this role, you help inmates build the skills they need for better adjustment and successful reintegration. You will use your problem‑solving abilities to support progress every day. Be part of a team where your guidance helps create safer and stronger outcomes.

Advance your professional talents and apply today!

This position focuses on counseling and casework services that support inmate adjustment, growth, and preparation for community reintegration. As a Corrections Counselor 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Inmate Counseling:
  Interview inmates to address adjustment concerns and provide guidance on personal, family, and behavioral issues
• Case Management:
  Develop and maintain records and reports that support effective communication with staff and community agencies
• Assessment Review:
  Analyze assessments and evaluations to determine programming needs and document inmate progress
• Program Coordination:
  Work with a multidisciplinary team to align programming, counseling, and activities with treatment goals
• Parole Preparation:
  Participate in parole planning and prepare reports and recommendations that support re‑entry success

• Full‑time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
• Telework: not available
• Starting annual salary of $63,301.00 for new employees

• Successful completion of the Corrections Counselor 1 training program; or
• 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; or
• Equivalent combination of one year professional counseling or casework experience in a correctional facility and 18 college credits in the fields above

• 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
• Must meet PA residency requirement
• Must be able to perform essential job functions

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

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• Provide TRS for hearings 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 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.