Corrections Specialist 2 - CBI Reentry

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Corrections Specialist 2 (CS2) - Reentry CBI Unit
Permanent
Airway Heights Corrections Center
Airway Heights, WA
CS2 Salary Range: $5,892 - $7,930

The Reentry Division is responsible for the implementation of evidenced-based practices and the operational support to facilitate incarcerated individuals' participation in and/or to provide evidence-based and research-based interventions and promising practices/programs designed to decrease recidivism, while increasing the safety of staff, participants, incarcerated individuals and the public.

The Department of Corrections, in collaboration with its criminal justice partners, will contribute to staff and community safety and hold incarcerated individuals accountable by conducting appropriate screenings, assessments and evaluations to assess the risk and needs of the population and by providing services to address the risks and needs across the continuum in the least restrictive setting needed to ensure protection of staff, participant, incarcerated individuals and the public.

Participants will be held accountable through the classification system and the administration of sanctions and reinforcers to effect change.

The Corrections Specialist 2 (CS2) 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.

The Corrections Specialist 2 will facilitate evidence-based programs, which target criminogenic needs, to higher risk incarcerated individuals.

These programs provide participants with opportunities to engage in cognitive self-change in order to develop skills needed to enhance social abilities and improve problem solving.

With participant development of these skills, participants may think in ways that change their actions which lead to safer communities and safer correctional operations.

This Corrections Specialist 2 will work collaboratively with other DOC programs and contract providers.

Quality assurance involves the ongoing and accurate monitoring and tracking of reliable measures of program and intervention implementation.

This position will actively participate in the quality assurance process.

The Mission of the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

A complete application packet will include all of the following attachments:

1. A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency.
2. A detailed resume.
3. 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.

Requirements

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:

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

• Screens and assigns 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, including participant progress, safety issues, attendance, behavioral issues or life issues which impact participation.
• Participates 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
• Completes and documents 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:

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 (3) 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 two (2) of those years involved in the direct delivery or facilitation of evidence-based programming such as Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions

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 an existing framework of understanding. Accepts change and supports the Agency through changes in law, policy and procedure.

Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Familiarity with Washington State databases including OMNI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and understanding of evidence-based treatment delivery practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of Risk Needs Responsivity principles.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
• Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual in-service and other required training.
• Provide physical residential address and home telephone number to the Department of Corrections.
• Become familiar and comply with all Department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
• Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.
• Maintain confidentiality of information obtained through job performance as protected by agency policy or state or federal law.
• Possess and maintain a vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Washington.

Additional 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.

Our Core Values:

1. Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.

Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety.

We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.

2. People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
3. Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
4. Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

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 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.

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.

OR

PSERS: Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).

If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they actually retire under two different systems/plans.

For more information, please contact the Department of Retirement System at: 1-800-547-6657.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email raven.richman@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 360-515-2470. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.