COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS OFFICER 3 - Raymond Unit 369 (WFSE Internal Transfer Only)
State of Washington
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Corrections Specialist 3-SOR- P625-HQ
State of Washington
Dept. of Corrections
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$6,512 - $8,750
per month
Type
Closes
April 20, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping people leaving prison by creating personalized plans for their health and recovery from addiction, connecting them to community services like treatment and support, and following up after release to ensure they stay safe and healthy.
It's a full-time role in Tumwater, Washington, focused on reducing relapse and recidivism through coordinated care.
A good fit would be someone compassionate with experience in social work, case management, or healthcare who enjoys collaborating with teams and community partners to support vulnerable individuals.
Key Requirements
- Experience in case management, including screening, education, and referrals for behavioral and medical services
- Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment, particularly opioids and Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT/MOUD)
- Ability to develop and implement transition plans from prison to community, identifying needs and strengths
- Skills in coordinating with healthcare providers, community stakeholders, and DOC staff for continuity of care
- Providing post-release support, such as 30-day case management and Recovery Support Services (e.g., food, transportation)
- Familiarity with reentry planning, including linkages to substance use, mental health, and medical resources
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities in multidisciplinary teams
Full Job Description
Correction Specialist 3
Tumwater - Full Time/Perm
Salary Range: $6,750 –$8,750 Monthly
The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to fill a permanent position of the Corrections Specialist 3 (CS3).
Working for the Department of Corrections, Health Services Division, in collaboration with community partners, this position will contribute to staff and community safety by delivering individualized case management and continuity of care for behavioral and medical services to eligible incarcerated individuals per State Opioid Response Grant (SOR) contract.
Under the supervision of the SOR Grant Corrections Specialist 4 Program Manager, this position will provide internal and external collaborative reentry planning, educational and transitional services for program participants.
Continuity of care will start in prison and/or reentry centers and continue into the community post-release.
This position will provide critical services that meet the objectives and deliverables of the SOR grant.
All of the activities of the Corrections Specialist 3 (Medication for Addiction Treatment Coordinator, MATCo) will directly support the SOR Grant program with coordinated linkages to support successful reentry.
This position supports the mission of DOC, Health Services Division by offering linkages and community support to incarcerated individuals to help decrease recidivism, reduce relapse/overdose risk and promote ongoing health and wellness during transition from incarceration.
As a part of the Heath Services Reentry Team, this team is part of the mission to provide comprehensive, specialized healthcare discharge planning and community linkage to individuals transitioning from incarceration to support integration and wellness.
Application assessment will be ongoing, and the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.
"This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions."
Requirements
Provides continuity of care planning from prison to community for a specialized SOR Grant eligible caseload.
- Working with program participants, Health Services staff, community stakeholders, applicable program protocols and resources to complete a SOR Grant transition plan that includes:
- Identify community resource needs in partnership with facility Health Services Reentry team, including Substance Use Treatment (opioid, methamphetamine), health and mental health.
- Identify participants’ strengths that support healthy recovery from substance use disorder.
- Coordination of providers and treatment into the community (may include conference calls or visits with individuals and community providers) to include appointment for Medications for Addiction Treatment scheduled post release.
- Provide 30 days post release case management support. This includes Recovery Support Services (RSS) which means non-clinical services such as food and transportation that assist individuals and families working towards recovery from substance use disorders (SAMSHA definition).
- Collaborate with facility Addiction Medicine team (i.e. MOUD RN, Addiction Physician.) and Health Services Reentry Teams (i.e. Social Workers, Reentry Nurses,
- Provides case management to include screening, education, and referrals.
- Maintain communication with program participants, DOC staff, and service providers to ensure continuity of care between DOC and community-based providers.
- Coordinate with facility Health Services for identification of those receiving MOUD prior to release.
- Services will be offered at least once in person to program participants (best effort based on facility constraints).
- Work with SOR program team members, corrections staff, facility healthcare staff and community providers to meet with the program participant to identify resources and supports in the participant’s county of release.
- Educate clients one on one and in group settings on medications for addiction treatment and process of being prescribed MOUD prior to release.
- Respond to kites, kiosk and/or other messages from incarcerated individuals professionally and as directed by Manager.
- Establish and maintain, for the benefit of the program participants, frequent communication with systems and community-based resource providers to ensure current knowledge of capacity, eligibility criteria and types of service.
Engage in post-transition assistance with program participants as outlined in SOR grant following release from incarceration.
Activities may include: Maintain telephone communication with program participants, reviewing and discussing strategies for compliance, ongoing provision of information related to available services and resources, telephone assistance and advocacy in the process of accessing and/or maintaining services and resources.
Maintain comprehensive, current program participant records
- Collect, enter, and track all grant-required program performance measures and data.
- Report grant-required program performance measures and data to supervisor as requested.
- Enter data per DOC HS policies and protocols in electronic systems to include OMNI HS Reentry encounters.
- Complete assessment tools as required by grant (such as GPRA or SUPRT).
Collaborate with internal and external partners•
- Participate in work groups, coalitions, committees or other types of meetings relevant to the SOR II grant.
- Build partnerships with and ensure continuous engagement of a wide range of systems and community-based agencies in an effort to leverage all available resources that support a healthy recovery.
- Collaborate with community MOUD providers to develop relationships and to facilitate Warm Hand-Offs for Individuals being released from incarceration or transferred to partial confinement.
- Identify problems and potential solutions for access to care that arise during transition from prison healthcare to community healthcare.
Other duties as assigned
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities as required by the Agency and the SOR program.
- Engage in other HS related quality assurance or special projects related to the SOR Grant and behavioral health.
- Other Duties as Assigned.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
- 4 years of professional experience providing healthcare case management services in adult or juvenile corrections, social services, or closely related field, 2 years working with Medicaid systems.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook). Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent.
- Four years of professional experience in adult or juvenile corrections, social services or closely related field.
- Experience working in correctional environment.
- Substance Use Disorder Professional License
- Ability to work independently and within a team while exercising good judgement and promoting positive working relationships with incarcerated individuals, staff, and partners.
- Ability to build strong rapport with justice involved individuals
- Demonstrate a willingness to receive, internalize, and learn from feedback to exhibit professional growth.
- Knowledge of prison-, jail- and community corrections-based standards and rules with the ability to analyze information to identify problems and develop subsequent action and strategic plans.
NOTE: Additional qualifying experience will substitute for up to two years of the desired education. A Master’s degree will substitute for one year of experience.
Additional Information
Mission: The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
Our Core Values:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.
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.
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.
- 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.
- This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
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.
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.
- Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.
- Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
- Candidates who are offered a job with the Department of Corrections must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
- Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes Steps A-M. Step M is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step L in your permanent salary range.
- 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.
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
We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:
Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.
- Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
- Promote inclusiveness.
- Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
- Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.
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:
- 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!
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.
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.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email kathey.waggoner@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-907-7808
For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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