Description

• 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

The Corrections Specialist 3 provides a lead role in the development, implementation, oversight and fidelity of all Cognitive Behavioral Interventions within the inventory of the Cognitive Behavioral Interventions unit at the facility. The Corrections Specialist 3 promotes agency cultural change by educating, training, and coaching staff; and analyzing and providing performance results to management and/or administrators.
Duties of a Corrections Specialist 3 may include, but are not limited to:
Providing oversight for all Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI’s) within the inventory of the Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI) Unit within the facility:

• Develops and maintains the CBI programming schedule for all CBI’s within the inventory of the CBI Unit with the facility.
• Coordinates and resolves resource conflicts, identifies needs, and ensures all staff and materials pertaining to CBI programming are adequately supplied for self and additional facilitators.
• Screens and assigns participants to designated CBI program using approved criteria.
• Coordinates & participates in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings with unit team 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.
• Facilitates CBI programming to offenders as a single facilitator and/or a co-facilitator with other trained programming staff.
• 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.
• Administer the program as dictated in the approved intervention handbook.
• Document participant attendance in OMNI Programs for each session, inclusive of absences and make up sessions.
• Observe and monitor participant participation and provide feedback on the lesson by providing positive reinforcement and additional coaching as needed.
• Work collaboratively with classification staff and other stakeholders regarding the status of the program and the participants involved, including individuals progress, safety issues, attendance, behavioral issues or life issues which impact participation.
• Develop strategies with the assigned Classification Counselor to reinforce/encourage individual’s participation.
• Document in OMNI all behavioral responses in accordance with the intervention handbook.
• Schedule and facilitate make-up sessions as necessary and in accordance with the program requirements.
• Arranges for or acts as back-up facilitator for unexpected or pre-planned absences of other CBI facilitators.
• Upon approval for termination, document in OMNI Programs the individuals’ removal from the program.
• Document in OMNI Programs the offenders’ completion of the program as well as related certificates earned.

• Plans, assigns and reviews the work of CBI staff.
• Actively participates in the CBI Fidelity Unit’s assessment feedback process in the supervisory role for CBI facilitators.
• Establishes performance expectations, sets priorities, and conducts timely, meaningful performance evaluations.

• 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 assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher 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 a foreign equivalent and three years of professional experience in adult or juvenile corrections, social services or closely related field,

• High school diploma, GED or equivalency & 5 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 of or providing quality assurance for evidence-based programming such as Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions.

• Two (2) years supervisory experience.
• Experience and understanding of evidence-based treatment delivery practices.
• Experience working with other governmental and/or social service entities in the development or implementation of a program, project, or other joint venture.
• Professional experience using SharePoint or other offender tracking systems.
• Experience collecting data, creating data tracking systems, and interpreting/evaluating results.
• 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.
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!