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Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant - SCI Greene
Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant - SCI GreeneCommonwealth Of Pennsylvania • Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant - SCI Greene

Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant - SCI Greene

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania • Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

THE POSITION

Are you passionate about helping others and looking for a fulfilling career with a profound purpose? The Department of Corrections is seeking a dynamic, organized, and people-focused Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant to join our team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene. In this impactful role, you will play a key part in the rehabilitation journey of incarcerated individuals by supporting employment readiness and vocational skills training. Your efforts will help equip inmates with the tools they need to successfully reintegrate into society and lead productive lives. If you are ready to grow professionally, apply your talents in a purposeful environment, and be a catalyst for positive change, we encourage you to apply today and become an integral part of this essential program!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will assist in coordinating and recommending work assignments, as well as vocational or technical training programs for inmates. Key duties include conducting program orientation sessions for new inmates and performing intake interviews to gather employment histories and interests. You will review case information and psychological, medical, educational, and other institutional personnel reports to determine the appropriateness of job placement plans and make recommendations for the proposal of new jobs, job descriptions, and corresponding pay scales. Additionally, you will provide employment counseling to support inmates in adjusting to work environments, answer their questions, and guide them in selecting vocational training and skill-building programs. You will also assist inmates in obtaining the necessary documentation to support job placement and a smooth transition back into the community.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

  • Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week
  • Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 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 within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907.00 (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 of clerical experience; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.

    • 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 Requirements :

  • 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.

    • 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.
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