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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Corrections Counselor 1 - SCI Rockview in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4436179 THE POSITION Would you like a public service career where you use your skills in counseling to work with incarcerated individuals? The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI), Rockview is searching for a Corrections Counselor 1 to welcome to its team of professionals. This career offers you the opportunity to help others to work through issues to improve their overall wellbeing. If you are a highly motivated counselor who wishes to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary and benefits, then apply today and start this exciting chapter in a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Corrections Counselor 1 for the DOC, you are responsible for providing professional counseling services and casework management to inmates at SCI Rockview. You conduct individual counseling, casework services, and provide assistance in obtaining information regarding employment opportunities and community resources upon reentry. You also develop, maintain, and present records and reports for managing an inmate caseload. In addition, you participate in parole planning and make recommendations on reentry services.
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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 30-minute lunch. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,161.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please 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 three (3) months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Special Requirement:
All employees 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:
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 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). This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application. Your application must be submitted by the postin 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 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.