Description

Our agency is looking to fill two full-time, permanent, Corrections Specialist 2 positions within the Cognitive Behavioral Interventions Unit. These positions are based out of Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen, Washington.

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service and are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our community and our agency. If you have a passion for service - review, decide, and apply!

A complete application packet will include:

• Cover letter regarding your interest in this position.
• Detailed chronological resume.
• Three professional references with valid phone number(s) and an email address for each. Definition of “professional references” is listed below in Supplemental Information section.
• Copy of your unofficial transcripts (if applicable).

Incomplete application packages may disqualify you from the process.

For information about the Reentry Division, please visit our webpage.

Our mission at the Department of Corrections is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives'. With more than 8,000 employees, we recognize that staff are our greatest asset, and the efforts of our dedicated workforce have garnered national recognition! Whether the work is inside a prison, out in the field, or an administrative office, DOC staff experience a high degree of personal reward knowing their efforts are creating an environment in which incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to safer communities.

DOC OFFERS:

• Flexible schedules
• Comprehensive compensation packages
• Training and development opportunities
• The fulfillment of public service

Duties

This position contributes to the Department's mission and vision by providing expertise and technical assistance to ensure delivery of Cognitive Behavioral Interventions in alignment with evidence-based practices; address participants risks, needs and behaviors; and support participant success in both prison and community based programming as well as reentry. This position will facilitate evidence based Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI) to incarcerated individuals. These interventions, which target the criminogenic needs of the participants, provide opportunities to engage in cognitive self-change and develop skills needed to enhance social abilities and improve problem solving. With development of these skills, participants may think in ways that change their actions which lead to safer communities and safer correctional operations.

Provide professional delivery of all Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI’s) within the inventory of the CBI Unit to participants within the facility.

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  Screen and assign participants to designated CBI Program using approved criteria.
• Schedule and enter callouts for multiple sessions.
• Facilitate multiple sessions of CBI group programming to participants as a single facilitator and/or as a lead facilitator with other trained support facilitation staff.
• Administer the program as dictated in the approved intervention handbook.
• Observe and monitor participant participation and provide feedback on the lesson by providing positive reinforcement and additional coaching as needed.
• Schedule and facilitate make-up sessions as necessary and in accordance with the program requirements.

Communicate with stakeholders on the status of ongoing CBI’s within the facility.

• Work collaboratively with classification staff and other stakeholders regarding the status of the program and the participants involved.
• Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings for participants falling below participation requirements or for any corrective interventions per the CBI staff handbook behavioral section.
• Notify the CBI Fidelity Unit the required details for each CBI class prior to its start date.

Document individuals’ participation.

• Upon determination of the final participant list for the program, enter the OMNI Programs information or ensure that the necessary details are provided to the staff who enters OMNI Programs/RPM Coordinator information
• Document participant attendance in OMNI Programs for each session, inclusive of absences and make up sessions
• Complete and document participant evaluations in OMNI on individuals attending the class to include: class participation, homework completion, engagement in role plays, and other behavioral requirements as necessary.
• Document in OMNI all behavioral responses in accordance with the intervention handbook.
• Upon approval for termination, document in OMNI Programs the participant’s removal from the program. Include the reason for termination as well as the approving authority.
• Document in OMNI Programs the participants’ completion of the program as well as related certificates earned

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

• Attend and successfully complete the initial CBI facilitator training as scheduled.
• Upon determination of a new program offering, attend and successfully complete the new program training as scheduled.
• Attend and participate in CBI Fidelity Unit assessment, feedback, coaching and booster sessions to reinforce/improve skills in program delivery.

Other duties as assigned*

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

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  Satisfactory completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent AND three years of professional experience in adult or juvenile corrections, social services or closely related field,

OR

• High school diploma, GED or equivalency AND three (3) years of professional experience in adult or juvenile corrections, social services or closely related field with at least 2 of those years involved in the direct delivery or facilitation of evidence-based programming such as Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions.

AND

• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

In addition to at least one of the above, this position requires 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 incarcerated individual 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.
Adaptability - Incorporates new information into and exiting framework of understanding. Accepts change and supports the Agency through changes in law, policy and procedure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Washington State databases including OMNI.
• Experience and understanding of evidence-based treatment delivery practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of Risk Needs Responsivity principles.

Supplemental Information

Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

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, gender expression, 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.

Visit Mission & Vision | Washington State Department of Corrections for more information about our agency.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• References – Include a minimum of three professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined 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, include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. Note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• You may work directly with or near individuals who have committed a crime in a potentially hazardous setting. Consider this when deciding to apply.
• Pre-employment Drug Test – 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; applicants who test positive for any controlled substances will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Represented Position – This position may be represented by a Union.

Telework Details
This position may be allocated for telework. If approved, work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hot spot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner; to take proper care of all state-issued equipment; and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a “drop in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility may not be provided.

For questions about this recruitment , or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact the assigned Talent Acquisition Recruiter at paige.walker@doc1.wa .gov or give us a call at 564-669-0230. For TTY service, call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388