Corrections Activities Specialist Sci Huntingdon - Huntingdon County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
Commonwealth of PA
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Huntingdon County, PA, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

THE POSITION:


DESCRIPTION OF WORK:


As a Corrections Activities Specialist for the Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for organizing, instructing and supervising inmate programs, leisure time activities, inmate work crews, and sports within your assigned institution.


You will be responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and teaching programs at all levels of interest and ability in the areas of sports, games, creative and performing arts, and social recreation.

You will be coaching or assisting in the coaching of various sports, such as basketball, soccer, and power lifting and demonstrating basic sports techniques and fitness equipment.

In this role, you will also be responsible for supervising inmate organizations and self-help groups.

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


Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Fulltime employment (40hour work week)
  • Work hours are 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM on Tuesday
  • Friday and 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday.
  • This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:


  • A bachelor's degree with major course work in recreation and physical education; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.
  • Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within (3) months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:


  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:


  • You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:


Veterans:


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.


EXAMINATION INFORMATION:


  • 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/test
    once for this posting.
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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.

  • Eligibility rules apply.
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