Educational Guidance Counselor, Correction Education - SCI Camp Hill

Are you ready to transform lives by bridging the gap between incarceration and a successful return to society? As an Educational Guidance Counselor at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill, you will have an opportunity to act as a catalyst for change, empowering individuals to rewrite their futures through the power of education and career preparedness. By fostering an environment of accountability and ambition, you will provide the roadmap and professional tools necessary for students to break cycles and achieve lasting personal growth. Your expertise will not only shape individual success stories but also strengthen the safety and stability of the entire community through dedicated mentorship. Join our team at SCI Camp Hill and start making a measurable impact!

As an Educational Guidance Counselor, you will orient new inmates to available programming and conduct interviews to define their academic, career, and higher education goals. Your role will involve administering and interpreting tests to recommend appropriate academic or vocational placements and collaborating with staff to develop individualized educational plans. You will monitor student progress, manage enrollment rosters, and maintain meticulous records in accordance with regulations and standards. Additionally, you will provide critical reentry support by assisting inmates with resume writing, mock interviews, and job search strategies. You will be responsible for verifying the completion of mandated requirements and addressing performance or behavioral issues, including making recommendations for class removals when necessary. Furthermore, you will support the academic community by coordinating graduation ceremonies to celebrate student achievements and successful program completion.

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 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional experience in educational guidance and educational counseling, and a bachelor's degree in the social sciences, behavioral sciences, education, social work, counseling, or a closely related field; or
• Two years of professional experience in educational guidance and educational counseling, and four years of paraprofessional experience in education, social work, or counseling; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes one year of professional experience in educational guidance and educational counseling.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.