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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Corrections Activities Manager 2 - SCI Greene in Pennsylvania

Corrections Activities Manager 2 - SCI Greene

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Corrections Activities Manager 2 - SCI Greene

Salary

$64,959.00 - $98,661.00 Annually

Location

Greene County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-83743-42820

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR SCI Greene

Opening Date

05/10/2024

Closing Date

5/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

42820

Position Number

00215099

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00114300

Bureau / Division

Department of Corrections / State Correctional Institution Greene

Worksite Address

169 Progress Drive

City

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15370

Contact Name

Trisha Pratt

Contact Phone

717.317.5339

Contact Email

tpratt@pa.gov

Description
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THE POSITION

Do you enjoy interacting with people and making a difference? T he State Correctional Institution at Greene is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative person with the required experience to work as a Corrections Activities Manager. Join us in our mission to reduce criminal behavior by providing individualized treatment and education to offenders, resulting in successful community reintegration through accountability and positive change. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and interests, we encourage you to join the Department of Corrections!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Corrections Activities Manager for the Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, scheduling, and coordinating a program of wellness and leisure time activities in creative and performing arts, social recreation, crafts, athletics, and games of wide scope and variety for your institution's population.

You will be responsible for preparing requisitions for supplies and equipment, acting as chairperson for the Inmate General Welfare Fund, and coordinating and supervising inmate organizations. You will be overseeing the activities department and assigned staff and supervising and monitoring volunteer participation in the activities department. You will be arranging entertainment and participating with department heads in organizing and scheduling volunteer programs.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment , 37.5-hour work week
Work hours are 7:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $64,959.00 (before taxes).
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Two (2) years of experience as a Corrections Activities Specialist; or
One year as a Corrections Activities Manager 1; or
Three (3) years of experience in developing and conducting a variety of recreational activities, including one (1) year in Corrections and one year of supervisory or lead work experience, and a bachelor's degree, with major course work in recreation and physical education; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 will 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 preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-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.

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.

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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Corrections Activities Manager 1 for one or more years full-time?

Yes
No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Corrections Activities Specialist for two or more years full-time?
Yes
No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How many years of full-time professional experience do you have developing and conducting a variety of recreational activities, including one year in Corrections and one year of supervisory or lead work experience? (The one year of experience in Corrections and one year of supervisory or lead work experience must be in performing qualifying recreational work in correctional facilities and supervising employees performing recreational work in correctional facilities or performing lead recreational work in correctional facilities.)
3 years or more
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

How much graduate level coursework have you completed in recreation and physical education?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you claimed education which was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

30 credits or more
15 but less than 30 credits
Less than 15 credits
None

08

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

Yes

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DIRECTS AND IMPLEMENTS A RECREATION PROGRAM

Directs and implements a comprehensive recreation program that includes a variety of leisure time activities such as games (i.e. board games, video games, shuffleboard, bingo), arts and crafts, music, team sports, and special events for a group of individuals residing in a correctional facility. This includes establishing program processes and procedures; determining equipment, facility, and staffing needs; developing an activity schedule; recruiting and coordinating volunteers or paid instructors; and evaluating program for effectiveness and compliance with departmental and regulatory standards.

Levels of Performance