Corrections Counselor 2 - SCI Phoenix

THE POSITION

Utilize your experience in counseling in a new and rewarding way! We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated people to join our team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix! By becoming a Corrections Counselor 2, you will have a positive impact on the lives of inmates by providing them with complex counseling to help them change their behaviors. Apply today to begin an exciting opportunity and make a difference in the lives of others!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for providing complex counseling and casework duties to inmates at SCI Phoenix. Your work will involve providing counseling to inmates with unusually difficult behavior and adjustment problems. This will require considerable independence in selecting an appropriate course of action. You will utilize casework, group, or individual counseling methods and techniques to help inmates who display behaviors resulting from difficultly adjusting to institutionalized living. You can expect to assist inmates in solving social, economic, and emotional problems and enable inmates to develop a sense of dignity and responsibility. Additionally, you will participate in parole planning and make recommendations regarding re-entry services and Community Corrections Center placement.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• 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 : You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary : Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $63,301.00 (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 & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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Legal Requirements :

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

How to Apply :

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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.

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