Position Description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING
Position Number: 00108324	Description Activated On: 2/22/2026 8:45:54 PM

Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively.

Supervises the administration of Activities Department Services at SCI Mercer.

Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

Plans, organizes and directs a variety of programs to include structured activities, wellness and decision making, individual and team sports, inmate organizations, and volunteer resources. Arranges entertainment on a regular basis which includes; movies, musical concerts, etc. Supervises and monitors volunteer participation in the Activities department. Participates with Department Heads in organizing and scheduling volunteer programs.

Prepares requisitions for supplies and equipment and acts as chairperson for the Inmates General Welfare Fund in accordance with guidelines established for the expenditure of appropriated and non-appropriated funds. Coordinates and supervises Inmate Organizations and serves as the liaison between inmate groups and the Superintendent in developing and refining proposals for consideration. Serves as IGWF Institutional Staff Representative.

Provides daily supervision and ongoing training for professional personnel in departmental objectives, procedures, and responsibilities. Determines recommended working hours, completes progress reports, and approves scheduled leave for the Activities Department and assigned staff. Interprets Institutional Policy and Procedure to the assigned personnel of the Activities Department and cooperates in the coordination of the scheduled Activities Program for the institution and the Department of Corrections. Attends institutional and Department Head meetings as the representative of the Activities Department.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Exercise therapeutic care, custody, and control over inmates
2. Manage leisure time activities and programs for inmates through subordinate staff
3. Supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate staff
4. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
5. Review, analyze, and interpret information
6. Establish and maintain effective working relationships
7. Operate basic office equipment
8. Maintain regular and reliable attendance
9. Visually observe inmates’ activities
10. Be mobile over all types of physical surfaces and levels
11. Hear and identify sounds (voices, whistle, buzzer, lock release, scuffling, sudden quiet)
12. Attend and participate in all mandatory training and/or testing
13. Work overtime as required
14. Travel as required

Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

Makes decisions relevant to the daily operations of Activities Department programming
Assures that inmate activities are offered in accordance to Policy
Refers to Corrections Classification and Program Manager(CCPM) issues that effect other department in the institution
Refers to CCPM issues related to changes in activities department programming

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

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