Corrections Counselor 1

2 months ago

Somerset, United States Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Full time

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THE POSITION
Would you like to advance your career with a rewarding position in the Department of Corrections (DOC) and make a positive impact on the lives of those you work with every day?The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated Corrections Counselor 1 to join our dynamic Treatment Team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset. If you are looking to learn and grow in your career, join our team

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Corrections Counselor 1 for the Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for providing professional counseling services and casework management to inmates at SCI Somerset. You will be conducting individual counseling and casework services and providing assistance in obtaining information regarding employment opportunities and community resources. You will also be 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.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment (40-hour work 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.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Please note, selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $54, 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.

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 thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:
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/education).
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) prov des employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-

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 INFORMATION

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.

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.


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