Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Corrections Counselor 2 - SCI Muncy
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Muncy, Pennsylvania, United States,
THE POSITIONWould you like to advance your career with a rewarding position in the Department of Corrections 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 2 to join our dynamic team at the State Correctional Institutional (SCI) at Muncy. If you are looking to learn and grow in your career, join our team!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Corrections Counselor 2, you will be responsible for tracking and providing weekly contact and counseling services for OB inmates who are housed at SCI Muncy for 8 weeks prenatal and 8 weeks postnatal status. You will work in collaboration with the DOULA who provides supportive services to inmates during pre-natal months, during birth, and post-natal.In this role, you will manage the waiting list for the Parenting Inside Out Group and Parenting Re-Entry Group. The caseload for the parenting program encompasses all inmates who are parents at SCI Muncy. Other duties include supervising family visits between inmates and their minor family members in Project Impact. The family visits include planned therapeutic activities which you will incorporate into the visits. In this position, you will complete case management assignments on an as needed basis. In addition, you will work alongside the Department of Human Services and other family court entities to schedule visits or hearings in regards to parental rights, rights termination, adoption, and reunification.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment (40-hour work week)Work hours are 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with 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. Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $61,903.00 (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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year as a Corrections Counselor 1 (commonwealth title); orOne year of professional counseling or casework experience in a correctional facility, and a bachelor's degree in sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field; orAn 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 sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field.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 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).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.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.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.
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In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $61,903.00 (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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year as a Corrections Counselor 1 (commonwealth title); orOne year of professional counseling or casework experience in a correctional facility, and a bachelor's degree in sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field; orAn 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 sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field.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 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).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.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.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.
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