Community Corrections Specialist - Washington State Government - Kent, WA

– CBI Non-Permanent

Kent Field Office

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the non-permanent position of Community Corrections Specialist at the Kent Field Office, Kent, WA.

This non-permanent position is anticipated to last up to nine (9) months.

NOTE: This position may be filled as a Corrections Specialist 2 depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Salary Information:
Corrections Specialist 2: $3,627.00 – $4,762.00/month

Community Corrections Specialist: $3,907.00 – $5,126.00/month Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all offenders can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

Note: The office duty station for this position is located at the Kent Field Office. The groups will be facilitated in South King County (Renton, Bellevue, Burien, Kent/Federal Way, and Auburn).

For additional information about the agency, please visit www.doc.wa.gov .

Duties

Priority work assignments include:
Facilitate CBI programming. Position typically required to facilitate 4 or more groups per week with 2 or more groups scheduled in the evening to meet offender availability.

Obtain a referral list of eligible offenders for the CBI program based on the program start date and determine from the referral list, available offenders for the CBI group.

Complete offender orientations to the CBI program.

Prepare lesson plans for the delivery of CBI programs.

Deliver the lesson plans to participants.

Observe and monitor offender participation and provide feedback on the lesson by providing positive reinforcement and additional coaching as necessary.

Identify and set appropriate behavioral targets to increase or decrease those behaviors for each participant.

Provide incentives to participants per program guidelines.

Schedule and facilitate make-up sessions as necessary and in accordance with the program requirements.

Host graduation events to acknowledge participants’ achievement in completing the CBI program. Other work assignments include:

Share with Community Corrections Staff the status of the ongoing CBI programs.

Document participation in CBI programs.

Participate in and complete all scheduled training/coaching sessions for CBI programs, and successfully demonstrate mastery of material within prescribed timelines.

Attend and fully participate with the Quality Assurance (QA) process.

Qualifications

CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST 2 Required Qualifications :
A Bachelor’s degree from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the US Department of Education

AND

Three years as a Community Corrections Officer within the Washington State Department of Corrections OR three years of professional case management* experience in adult or juvenile corrections or closely related field which includes at least three of the following:

Making field visits

Writing reports

Assessing cases and making recommendations

Referring people to appropriate resources

Presenting cases in court or hearings * Professional case management includes activities such as: assessment of risk factors; designing, monitoring, and/or facilitating treatment plans; determining and making referrals to resources as appropriate (chemical dependency, substance abuse, family counseling, job training assistance, etc.); maintaining official records and tracking client progress/compliance; and assisting individuals who are unable to independently access support systems or community resources such as those providing food, clothing, or monetary assistance and shelter.

Note: A Master’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, criminology, or closely related field will substitute for one year of the required professional case management experience.

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST Qualifications :
In order to qualify at the Community Corrections Specialist level you must meet the above requirements, and also possess the following :

Six months’ experience facilitating CBI programs with a Quality Assurance component or professional experience in training or teaching equivalent to three full-time years.

Demonstrated competency in the following areas (competency may be gained through education, experience, or a combination thereof):

Facilitator Skills – Demonstrates empathy, facilitation/teaching techniques, understanding of group processes and interpersonal interactions, and the ability to control a group of offender participants through non-coercive means.

Community Relationships – Participates in the formation and maintenance of successful relationships with criminal justice partners and community resources.

Observation – Observes and strategizes personal response based on environmental conditions and human behavior.

Stress Tolerance – Remains calm and rational while handling difficult situations to include, but not limited to: volatile, threatening, or other crisis/emergency situations. Expertly intervenes in response to threats.

Professional Standards – Knows and applies community corrections related law, policy, procedure, and practice. Adheres to productivity standards and timelines established by law and policy. Identifies own training needs and proactively seeks training opportunities.

Adaptability – Incorporates new information into an existing framework of understanding. Accepts change and supports the Agency through changes in law, policy, and procedure. Special Requirements of this Position (at both classification levels):

This position is typically required to facilitate four (4) or more groups with two (2) or more groups scheduled in the evening to meet offender availability.

Will involve travel to field offices, institutions, and other locations. Overnight travel may be required. May be required to spend several days away from home for coaching and training. May be required to use personal vehicle to meet agency needs (reimbursement provided).

Must possess and maintain a vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Washington.

Must attend and successfully complete CBI training within thirty (30) days of hire or at the next scheduled training.

Must attend and successfully complete Motivational Interviewing (MI) training.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:
To begin the online application process, click the green ‘Apply’ button at the top of this announcement. Please be sure to attach the following to your application:

A cover letter outlining your qualifications as they relate to this position;

A detailed chronological resume; and

At least three professional references. A professional reference is identified as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. Important Notes:

All DOC employees are fingerprinted for a criminal history background check.

Employees work with offenders in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.

We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.

Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

Tuberculosis is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

If this position is included in a Union Shop, employees will be required to become members within thirty (30) days of employment. We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:

Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace. Work effectively with men and women of different perspectives; abilities; disabilities; races; religions; ages; lifestyle preferences; social, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

Respectfully acknowledge people’s differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.

Promote inclusiveness.

Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.

Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions. DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

For questions about this recruitment, on how to apply, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email ran.phin@doc.wa.gov or call us at (206) 516-7651. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.