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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50325837 |
Description Activated On: 11/13/2024 2:26:48 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. This position ensures the all needs are met within designated housing unit(s) at the Department of Corrections (DOC) State Correctional Institutional (SCI)Somerset. |
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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. 20% Interviews inmates to facilitate their institutional adjustment, assists with issues that are inherent in a correctional setting, and/or provide encouragement. Provides consultation and assistance in resolving personal and family problems, conflict resolution, and dealing appropriately with other concerns that may be encountered within the institution as well as in the community. Provides referrals and guidance for inmates to develop social, educational, and vocational skills that are necessary to make a positive re-entry into the community. Provides assistance in obtaining information regarding employment opportunities, procedures for job applications and retention, and availability of community resources. 20% Develops, maintains, and presents necessary records and reports for managing an inmate caseload. Fosters positive relationships between the institution, other departments, and community agencies by providing necessary information for effective case management and community reintegration. Confers with other staff about an inmate's adjustment, including work supervisor, treatment staff and other Unit Team members. Communicates with families, outside agencies, and DOC employees concerning all aspects of the inmate's incarceration. 20% Analyzes aptitude and interest tests, compiles socio-demographic histories, and develops case records which include initial medical, psychological, and psychiatric evaluations, test and measurements, and final clinical evaluation. Utilizes assessment scores to determine recommended programming and risk level, compiles documents to include socio-demographic histories, and maintains documentation regarding sentencing, psychological evaluations, assessment scores, correctional planning, and re-entry. 20% Utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to coordinate treatment objectives to include: programming, activities, counseling, and educational services in a manner that supports effective utilization of personnel and material resources. Facilitates compliance and behavioral change through the implementation of Prescriptive Program Plans inclusive to expectations regarding work and housing, overall behavior, academic and vocational programming, and recommended programming based on need and assessments. Attends inmate staffing with the Unit Team for job changes, program/custody level changes, parole recommendations, informal misconduct resolutions, etc. 15% Participates in parole planning and makes recommendations regarding re-entry services and Community Corrections Center placement. Secures forms of identification and assists with community reintegration. Writes parole reports and recommendations on inmates prior to their interview by the Pennsylvania Parole Board (PPB). 5% Performs other related duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Exercise therapeutic care, custody, and control over inmates 2. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing 3. Review, analyze, and interpret information 4. Maintain regular and reliable attendance 5. Operate basic office equipment 6. Establish and maintain effective working relationships 7. Attend and participate in all mandatory training and/or testing 8. Work overtime in compliance with provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement 9. Travel as required 10. Be mobile over all types of physical surfaces and levels 11. Visually observe inmates’ activities 12. Hear and identify sounds (voices, whistle, buzzer, lock release, scuffling, sudden quiet) |
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. This position independently manages an inmate caseload. Work is assigned and reviewed by the supervisor through regular meetings to ensure timeliness and accuracy. This position may seek guidance from members of various teams including psychological and medical staff. |
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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 Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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