Counsellor- Remote work

This position allows you to help inmates adjust to the institution and focus on building constructive habits. It is a chance to make a difference while building a fulfilling and impactful career.

This position focuses on supporting inmates as they work through personal challenges and build skills that strengthen their ability to succeed. It ensures steady guidance, structured planning, and access to resources that support positive change. Document case information, prepare reports, and maintain communication with staff and agencies

Evaluation Activities: Review assessments, compile histories, and update files used for programming decisions

Treatment Planning: Support parole preparation, gather identification materials, and assist with reintegration planning

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 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.

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).

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; A bachelor’s degree including 18 college credits in any combination of sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field; 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.

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.

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.

Legal Requirement:

Veterans:

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 and click on Veterans.

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 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.