Corrections Counselor 1 - SCI Albion

Reference #: 4632331

THE POSITION

Are you interested in a rewarding public service career? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion is looking for a Corrections Counselor 1 interested in utilizing their counseling experience to make a positive impact in the lives of incarcerated individuals. Our dynamic treatment team is dedicated to providing counseling and casework services to those committed to our care to ensure every reentrant has the opportunity to successfully reintegrate back into the community. Bring your ambition and dedication to our department and make your career aspirations a reality!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Corrections Counselor 1 for the Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for providing professional counseling services and casework management to inmates at your assigned Institution. This includes conducting counseling and casework services, both individually and in a group setting, where you will be providing assistance in obtaining information regarding employment opportunities and community resources. Work includes developing, maintaining, and presenting records and reports for managing an inmate caseload as well as participating in parole planning and making recommendations on re-entry services. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate treatment objects such as programming, activities, and educational services.If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this position and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary and benefits, the PA Department of Corrections, SCI Albion wants to hear from you!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 30-minute lunch.

Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $54,226 (before taxes).

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS

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.Special Requirements:

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 Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation.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/e ucation).

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.