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Corrections Counselor 2

• SCI Mahanoy Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $64,574.00
• $98,144.00 Annually dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Frackville 301 Grey Line Drive (Show on map) Aug 26, 2026 Salary $64,574.00
• $98,144.

00 Annually Location Schuylkill County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CS-2026-57133-47540

Department Department of Corrections Division CR MAH Trmt Srvs Opening Date 08/26/2026 Closing Date 9/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 47540 Position Number 00215477 Union SEIU Local 668 Bargaining Unit F4 Pay Group ST07 Bureau / Division Code 00114650 Bureau / Division SCI Mahanoy / Treatment Services Worksite Address 301 Grey Line Drive City Frackville, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17931 Contact Name Yen Le Contact Phone 717.705.5614 Contact Email hole@pa.gov

THE POSITION

The Corrections Counselor 2 position with the Department of Corrections (DOC) gives you the opportunity to create meaningful change each day at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy. You guide inmates as they work through challenges, strengthen decision-making skills, and build confidence in their ability to move forward. Your influence helps shape positive attitudes and encourages responsible choices that support future success. This role allows you to make a powerful impact by leading growth and progress within a structured setting.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides counseling and casework services that support inmates as they adjust to institutional living and prepare for reintegration into the community. The role encourages responsible decision-making and helps individuals work through personal challenges. As a Corrections Counselor 2, you will perform the following duties:

Inmate Counseling:

Conduct interviews and provide guidance to support adjustment, resolve concerns and encourage positive choices

Case Documentation:

Prepare summaries, assessments, and referrals using the Integrated Case Summary Application (ICSA)

Assessment Review:

Analyze histories, evaluations, and test scores to determine programming needs and risk levels

Team Coordination:

Collaborate with staff to align treatment plans, program expectations, and behavioral goals

Parole Preparation:

Develop recommendations, assist with re-entry planning, and complete required reports for parole review 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 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday

• Friday.

This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

Salary:

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $64,574.00 (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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Successful completion of the Corrections Counselor 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) training program; or One year of professional counseling or casework experience in a correctional facility, and a bachelor's degree including 18 college credits in any combination of sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field; or An 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 any combination of sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field.

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 Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance 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:

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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. 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 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.