What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Specialist 2 | Cognitive Behavioral Interventions Unit position at State of Washington Dept. of Corrections?
Description
Corrections Specialist 2 | Cognitive Behavioral Interventions Unit
Full Time | Permanent
Location: Stafford Creek Corrections Center | Aberdeen, WA
Salary Range: $5,564 - $7,489 Monthly
This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 Bargaining Unit.
This position does not allow for teleworking.
The Washington State Department of Corrections’ mission is to improve public safety by positively changing lives. The Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI) Unit within the Reentry Team is responsible for the implementation of evidence-based practices and interventions to incarcerated individuals, therefore decreasing recidivism while also increasing the safety of staff, incarcerated individuals and the public.
The CBI Unit is searching for a Corrections Specialist 2 who will provide program facilitation, expertise, and technical assistance to ensure delivery of Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBIs) in alignment with evidence-based practices.
The candidate of choice will contribute to the Department’s mission and vision by delivering CBIs to higher risk individuals to address and change antisocial thinking and behaviors. 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
If you are a collaborative individual who enjoys seeing the success and growth of others, we encourage you to review the job posting and apply!
A completed application packet will include:
- A cover letter regarding your interest in this position
- A detailed 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
Duties
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.
As a Corrections Specialist 2, some of your duties will include:
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Providing professional delivery of all Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI’s) within the inventory of the Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI) Unit to participants within the facility which could include:
- Screening and assigning participants to designated CBI Program using approved criteria
- Scheduling and entering callouts for multiple sessions
- Facilitating multiple sessions of CBI group programming to participants as a single facilitator and/or as a lead facilitator with other trained support facilitation staff
- Administering the program as dictated in the approved intervention handbook
- Completing participant orientations to CBI programs
- Observing and monitoring participant participation and provide feedback on the lesson by providing positive reinforcement and additional coaching as needed
- Scheduling and facilitating make-up sessions as necessary and in accordance with the program requirements
- Communicating with stakeholders on the status of ongoing CBI’s within the facility
- Documenting individuals’ participation in accordance with program requirements and the intervention handbook
- Participating in and complete all scheduled training/coaching sessions for CBI programs, and successfully demonstrate mastery of material within prescribed timelines
- Attending and participating in CBI Fidelity Unit assessment, feedback, coaching and booster sessions to reinforce/improve skills in program delivery.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
What we need (required qualifications):
- Satisfactory completion of two (2) 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
In addition to the above education/experience requirements, this position requires demonstrated competency in the following areas (competency may be gained through education, experience, or a combination thereof):
- Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Familiarity with Washington State databases including OMNI
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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.
What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):
- Experience and understanding of evidence-based treatment delivery practices
- Demonstrated understanding of Risk Needs Responsivity principles
- Familiarity with Washington State databases including OMNI
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:
- This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.
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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.
- Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
- DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Telework Details
This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care 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 will not be provided.
What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
- Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Salary : $5,564 - $7,489
