Corrections Specialist Assistant

This position provides primary, confidential assistance to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) office. This position must know and understand agency policies as well as the Department of Justice Prison Rape Elimination Act Standards in order to assist staff. This position must maintain confidentiality of information learned through job performance that is protected by DOC policy, federal and/or state law. In the absence of the PREA Compliance Specialist (Correctional Specialist 3), this position assists with the daily tasks and meets the required timeframes associated with PREA compliance This position supports the department's mission by filling an important role in a critical correctional program (PREA). The job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain all PREA tracking for CRCC

• Maintaining all PREA tracking spreadsheets based on information received from Headquarters and Department of Corrections employees.

• Verify completion of housing chronological events, initial risk assessments, follow-up risk assessments. PREA orientation. PREA monitoring plans, Mental Health notifications & completions.
• Assist in presenting facility performance at meetings with the Associate Superintendents, Correctional Program Managers, and/or other identified staff.

• Build/maintain PREA investigation files.

• When an investigation is initiated, build the hard copy and electronic case file and ensure the original IMRS is included as well as any other pertinent information.
• Scan completed investigation to the electronic file and submit to headguarters.
• Enter case information on the PREA investigation spreadsheet.
• Report information discovered to DOC PREA Triage .
• Prepare correspondence to incarcerated indivduals regarding PREA.
• Update PREA Investigations spreadsheet.

• Facility PREA audit preparation/PREA audits.

• Participate in facility preparation for Department of Justice PREA Audits conducted every three years.
• Assist in the development of strategies for creating and / or managing systems to ensure facility compliance with the federal PREA standards.
• At the direction of of the PREA Compliance Specialist schedule meetings with staff and / or outside stakeholders and take minutes.
• Attend facility and / or agencv-wide meetings on behalf of the PREA Compliance Specialist.

• Maintains retailiation monitoring for incarcerated individual who report a PREA allegation, alleged incarcerated individual victims and staff reporters.

• Notify the appropriate Correctional Unit Supervisor/case manager of retaliation monitoring reguirements for incarcerated individuals who report a PREA allegation and alleged incarcerated victims.
• When a reporting incarcerated individual or alleged incarcerated victim is transferred to another facility, notify the appropriate PREA Compliance Manaqer/Specialist of retaliation monitorinq requirements.
• Notify the local Human Resources Manager of retaliation monitoring requirements for employee reporters.
• Ensure retaliation monitoring is conducted for 90 days and reports are completed.
• Alert the PREA Compliance Manager/Specialist of any indicators of retaliation.
• Daily operational duties related to the efficient running of the PREA Office.
• Check units monthly for PREA/OCVA posters, PREA Brochures in staff offices and Report of Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) allegation to an Outside Agency Forms and envelopes.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Two (2) years' experience of increasingly responsible office/clerical work experience.

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized accredited college and/or university whose accreditation's are recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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. 
• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references and an up-to-date resume 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 fromwww.wes.organdwww.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 co nsistent 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 visitwww.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 emailDOCCRCCHRLocal@doc1.wa.gov, or call us at 509-543-5800. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

Salary : $4,496 - $5,990