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Corrections Counselor 1 - SCI Greene
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$35,042 / year median in Pennsylvania
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Salary $56,541.00 - $86,022.00 Annually Location Greene County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number
CS-2026-56366-47530
Department Department of Corrections Division CR GRN Trmt Svcs Opening Date 08/14/2026 Closing Date 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 47530 Position Number 00253516 Union SEIU Local 668 Bargaining Unit F4 Pay Group ST06 Bureau / Division Code 00113650 Bureau / Division State Correctional Institution at Greene Worksite Address 169 Progress Drive City Waynesburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15370 Contact Name Trisha Pratt Contact Phone 717.317.5339 Contact Email tpratt@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you ready to make a positive difference in the lives of others? The Corrections Counselor 1 position with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene offers a chance to support inmates as they work toward positive change. This role allows you to guide others through challenges while helping them build skills for life beyond the facility. You will make a meaningful impact by encouraging growth, stability, and responsibility. Apply today to begin a career that helps people move forward!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides counseling and casework support to inmates as they adjust to the correctional environment and prepare for community re-entry. As a Corrections Counselor 1, you will perform the following duties:
Inmate Counseling:
Interview inmates, offer guidance on adjustment, support conflict resolution, and provide referrals for social, educational, and vocational development
Caseload Records:
Develop, update, and present reports while coordinating communication with families, agencies, and institutional staff
Assessment Review:
Analyze tests, compile histories, and maintain documentation to determine programming needs and risk levels
Treatment Coordination:
Work with multidisciplinary staff to support programming, counseling, activities, and expectations that encourage behavioral improvement
Parole Assistance:
Participate in re-entry planning, secure identification documents, and prepare reports and recommendations for parole consideration
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 40 hours per week Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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 $56,541.00 (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:
Three years and six months as a corrections officer, and 18 college credits in any combination of sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field; or 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 18 college credits in any combination of 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/credits.
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 Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement:
You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. 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. Job Description Salary $56,541.00 - $86,022.00 Annually Location Greene County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number
CS-2026-56366-47530
Department Department of Corrections Division CR GRN Trmt Svcs Opening Date 08/14/2026 Closing Date 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 47530 Position Number 00253516 Union SEIU Local 668 Bargaining Unit F4 Pay Group ST06 Bureau / Division Code 00113650 Bureau / Division State Correctional Institution at Greene Worksite Address 169 Progress Drive City Waynesburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 15370 Contact Name Trisha Pratt Contact Phone 717.317.5339 Contact Email tpratt@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you ready to make a positive difference in the lives of others? The Corrections Counselor 1 position with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene offers a chance to support inmates as they work toward positive change. This role allows you to guide others through challenges while helping them build skills for life beyond the facility. You will make a meaningful impact by encouraging growth, stability, and responsibility. Apply today to begin a career that helps people move forward!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides counseling and casework support to inmates as they adjust to the correctional environment and prepare for community re-entry. As a Corrections Counselor 1, you will perform the following duties:
Inmate Counseling:
Interview inmates, offer guidance on adjustment, support conflict resolution, and provide referrals for social, educational, and vocational development
Caseload Records:
Develop, update, and present reports while coordinating communication with families, agencies, and institutional staff
Assessment Review:
Analyze tests, compile histories, and maintain documentation to determine programming needs and risk levels
Treatment Coordination:
Work with multidisciplinary staff to support programming, counseling, activities, and expectations that encourage behavioral improvement
Parole Assistance:
Participate in re-entry planning, secure identification documents, and prepare reports and recommendations for parole consideration
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 40 hours per week Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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 $56,541.00 (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:
Three years and six months as a corrections officer, and 18 college credits in any combination of sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field; or 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 18 college credits in any combination of 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/credits.
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 Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement:
You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. 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.