Reference #: 4563966

THE POSITION The Department of Corrections is searching for an individual with dynamism, exceptional organization, and a people-oriented mindset to join the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion's team as a Corrections Employment and Vocational Coordinator. This exceptional opportunity calls for a leader who can hire and manage an inmate workforce to support the daily operations of the institution, instilling teamwork and responsibility. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and advance your career? Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Corrections Employment and Vocational Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in providing employment and skills development opportunities to inmates within the correctional institution. Your responsibilities will include managing inmate jobs, as well as academic and vocational program assignments for which inmates are compensated. Additionally, you will be tasked with determining job vacancies, conducting interviews, and thoroughly reviewing all inmates before they are assigned to work details. Your role will also involve providing in-depth vocational counseling to facilitate employment and skill development opportunities for the inmates. Furthermore, you will coordinate and implement the inmate payroll and compensation system, ensuring that all processes are carried out effectively and fairly.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $58,035 (before taxes).
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS:  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
  • Two years of experience as a Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant; or
  • Two years of para-professional experience in obtaining and evaluating vocational or employment information; 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.

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 preferen es for veterans, go towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
• 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.

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.

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.