Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant- SCI Houtzdale

About the position

The Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) in Houtzdale plays a crucial role in facilitating employment and skills development opportunities for inmates. This position is essential for supporting the Department of Corrections' mission of successful rehabilitation by coordinating work assignments, providing vocational training, and offering employment-related counseling to inmates.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work assignments for inmates.
• Provide vocational and technical training to inmates.
• Conduct program orientations for new inmates.
• Interview inmates to gather information about their employment history, interests, and needs.
• Review case files and reports to determine appropriate job placements for inmates.
• Train inmate workers' supervisors on payroll and compensation systems.
• Ensure compliance with agency standards and regulations.
• Offer employment-related counseling to inmates.

Requirements

• Three years of clerical experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must pass a background investigation.

Benefits

• Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.