Description

The Reentry Division’s Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) Corrections Specialist facilitator provides professional assessment, evaluation and delivery of CBI to supervised individuals and reentry center residents. Partners with DOC staff across the continuum of case management throughout participant’s pathways. The CBI programs provide participants with opportunity to engage in cognitive self-change in order to develop skills needed to enhance social abilities, improve problem solving, and think in ways that change their actions which improve positive correctional outcomes, reduce recidivism, and lead to safer communities.

• 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)

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

Duties

These positions are located in Seattle, WA at the Seattle Community Justice Center. Depending on qualifications, the selected candidate may be appointed at the CS3 level or directly at the CS4 level.
Salary Information:
Corrections Specialist 3 $5,281 - $7,107 monthly
Corrections Specialist 4 $5,830 - $7,840 monthly
Provide professional delivery of all Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBIs) within the inventory of the Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI) Unit to eligible participants actively under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections.
Duties of a Corrections Specialist 4 may include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitate group and individual CBI sessions.
• Review and adhere to standards as outlined in the CBI Facilitators Guides.
• From an eligibility list, screen and assign participants to designated Cognitive Behavioral Interventions using approved criteria and prioritization strategies.
• Schedule classes and/or enter callouts for selected eligible participants.
• Notify participants of selection and intervention start date, schedule, and location.
• Notify the Fidelity Unit of the intervention start date, schedule, and location.
• Prepare lesson plans for the delivery of interventions.
• Deliver intervention to participants according to lesson plan.
• Observe and monitor individual participation and provide feedback on the lesson by providing reinforcements and additional coaching as necessary.
• Identify and set appropriate behavioral targets to increase or decrease identified participants behaviors.
• Schedule and facilitate make-up sessions as necessary and in accordance with intervention and Facilitator Guide requirements.
• When directed by curricula, assess participant progress to determine intervention advancement.
• Host graduation events to acknowledge participants’ achievements in completing the intervention.

• Work collaboratively with case management and supervisory staff to share program and participants status at unit meetings and Multidisciplinary Team.
• Communicate with assigned case management staff to report participant’s progress, safety issues, attendance, behavioral issues, or life issues that impact participation.
• Develop strategies with the assigned case management staff to reinforce/encourage individual’s participation.

• Successfully complete initial CBI facilitator training as scheduled.
• Upon determination of new intervention offering, attend and successfully complete intervention training as scheduled.
• Attend, participate in, and successfully complete all required booster trainings.
• Attend and participate in Fidelity Unit feedback and coaching sessions to reinforce/improve intervention delivery skills and improve intervention efficacy and outcome.

• Upon determination of the final participant list for the intervention session, enter information into the electronic record or ensure that the necessary details are provided to the staff who enters that information for the CBI Unit into the electronic record.
• Document participant attendance in the electronic record for each sessions, inclusive of absences and make up sessions.
• Document and enter relevant individual participation information in OMNI following each session, consistent with the corresponding Facilitator Guide.
• Document all behavioral responses in the electronic record consistent with the corresponding Facilitator Guide.
• Upon approval for termination, document in the electronic record the participant’s removal from the interventions. Include the reason for termination as well as the approving authority.
• Document in the electronic record the participant’s completion of the intervention as well as any related certificates earned.
• For participants on supervision, verify that CBI condition has been imposed by assigned CCO. Notify CCO if condition is not imposed.

Qualifications

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 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, monetary assistance, or shelter.

• Facilitator Skills - Demonstrates empathy, facilitation/teaching techniques, understanding of group processes and interpersonal interactions, and the ability to control a group of 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.
• 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.
• Computer Skills – Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Familiarity with DOC Offender Management Network Information (OMNI) or similar databases.
• Experience delivering programs or interventions in group settings to incarcerated or supervised individuals.

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 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, monetary assistance, or 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.

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.
IMPORTANT NOTES

• Please include a minimum of three (3) 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, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
• **Please 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.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals 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.
• 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.
• 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 (TB) 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 will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!