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Corrections Specialist 4 -State Opioid Response Grant Manager- P879 - HQ
State of Washington
Dept. of Corrections
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$7,185 - $9,665
per month
Type
Closes
April 1, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing a grant program that helps people with opioid addiction get ongoing medical and behavioral health support as they leave prison and transition back to the community.
The role focuses on supervising a team that coordinates care, ensures smooth handoffs between prison and outside services, and tracks progress to meet grant goals.
It's a great fit for someone with experience in healthcare management, addiction support, and team leadership who is passionate about improving reentry outcomes for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Key Requirements
- Supervise and evaluate MAT Coordinators, including assigning work, providing performance feedback, and conducting annual evaluations
- Ensure statewide compliance with grant deliverables, protocols, and policies for continuity of care
- Gather and analyze data on contacts, community follow-up, and program outcomes
- Provide quality assurance for continuity of care services and update necessary protocols and documents
- Facilitate team education on best practices for supporting individuals with substance use disorders and MAT
- Collaborate with internal teams, community partners, and multidisciplinary meetings to support reentry planning
- Cover staff caseloads as needed and ensure all documentation meets DOC and grant requirements
Full Job Description
Correction Specialist 4-State Opioid Response Grant Manager
Tumwater - Project
Salary Range: $7,185 –$9,665 Monthly
The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to fill the project position of a Corrections Specialist 4 -State Opioid Response Grant Manager (CS4).
Working for the Department of Corrections, Health Services Division, in collaboration with community partners, this position will contribute to staff and community safety by providing oversight to staff delivering individualized case management and continuity of care behavioral and medical services to incarcerated individuals with an opioid use disorder with a focus on access to medications for addiction treatment.
The Health Services case management and continuity of care activities will provide comprehensive health services and release planning specific to the individual identified as meeting current SOR Grant eligibility.
Under the supervision of the Health Services Reentry Administrator and in collaboration with the Substance Abuse Recovery Unit, this position will oversee internal and external collaborative reentry planning and transitional services for program participants statewide.
Continuity of care through case management will start in prison and/or reentry center and continue into the community post-release.
The CS4 position will provide critical continuity of care oversight in meeting the objectives and deliverables of the State Opioid Response Grant as funded.
This position will meet these objectives and goals by supervising the MAT Coordinators (Medication for Addiction Treatment) and navigating the ever-changing landscape of the integrated behavioral, medical care networks and health exchanges.
This position is an integral part of the Health Services Reentry Leadership team, shaping coordinated, comprehensive discharge planning and community linkage for individuals releasing from prison or transferring to partial confinement.
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
Supervise MAT Coordinators, providing specialized healthcare reentry services to individuals with a qualifying substance use disorder releasing from prison or transferring to partial confinement.
- Plans, organizes and evaluates, assigns and directs work activities of MAT Coordinators and AA3.
- Ensure Statewide MAT Coordinators are completing tasks following continuity of care grant deliverables, protocol/s, policies.
- Gather data related to contacts and community follow up
- Provide annual evaluations and regular performance feedback for MAT Coordinators
- Provides quality assurance of continuity of care
- Maintain and Update protocols and documents needed to meet grant deliverables
- Facilitates Team Education for best practices for continuity of care, specializing in staying up to date supporting individuals with MAT/ Substance Use Disorder needs.
- Cover Staff caseloads as needed for training, vacancies, other program needs.
- Communicate and collaborate with facility-based Health Services Reentry Team.
- Ensure Team documentation meets all DOC and Grant requirements to effectively document work people completed.
- Attend Multidisciplinary team meetings when necessary to support staff and patients in accessing required care.
- Identify and report and barrier to access to care and participate in system-level conversations to improve participant access to services and positive patient experience through the program.
Responsible for Grant Management and Program Documentation
- Maintain comprehensive records specific to grant deliverables
- Communicate with SARU SOR clinical provider for referral data
- Track upcoming releases and community follow up
- Provide HS Data Analyst and SARU Grant Manager with grant deliverables achieved for Grant reporting
- Maintain a list of participants, release planning activities, and community follow up information
- Complete SAMSHA reporting as needed for Grant deliverable
- Complete and maintain accurate, complete and current records/ files.
- Ensure appropriate and efficient use of resources through work with DOC Grant Staff budget Staff.
- Ensure drafted budgets meet program needs and that funds are utilized to their full extent.
- Create, Maintain, and update program forms, documents, processes, etc.
- Develops, revises, and implements SOR funded program, setting standards and providing accountability and fidelity to the grant.
- Provides quality assurance to include regular review of program notes/ records to ensure all contract/grant requirements are met.
- Participates in updating relevant policies as needed.
As statewide subject matter expert on continuity of care for MOUD, build statewide collaboration and ensure continuous engagement with internal and external partners to leverage resources.
- Participate in statewide workgroups, coalitions, and other community-based activities related to SOR grant collaboration and resource development
- Engage with internal partners to provide a collaborative approach to continuity of care, including but not limited to Prisons, Reentry, Resentencing, Health Services and Community Corrections Divisions
- Participate in Teambuilding activities and coordinate regularly with Health Services Reentry Team Leadership.
- Responsible for ensuring program is in alignment with other HS Reentry programs, with regular efforts to improve process.
- Regular communication and partnership with MOUD RNs, Addiction Physician, and MOUD Educator
- Act as MAT Continuity of Care SME for DOC.
- Assist with education of CCOs, prison staff, and other DOC Staff when possible
- Understand WACs, RCWs, federal policy on MOUD reentry.
- Communicate effectively in the evaluation of workload processes.
- Assist higher level DOC, HCA staff by coordinating all aspects of statewide program; identify solutions to complex problems and issues that arise.
- Participate in standard work activities and other opportunities to ensure all reentry programs are operating efficiently and in collaboration within DOC.
Other duties assigned
- Complete training and professional development as required by the Department
- Participating in educational opportunities related to achieving SOR Grant deliverables
- Participate in other projects, CQIP, development program metrics, and/or other quality assurance
- Coverage for HS Reentry Leadership Team as needed and appropriate to role
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
- Five years of professional social service or case management experience with justice impacted individuals with behavioral health disorders.
- Two years’ experience supervising staff conducting case management activities.
- Two years conducting case management with adults.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Extensive experience working with people with SUD needs and knowledge of Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) and substance use disorder treatment.
- Ability to educate patients, staff, and partners on MOUD.
- Skilled with Motivational Interviewing and other evidenced based approaches.
- Bachelor's Degree with focus in Social Service or related field 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.
Note: Additional qualifying experience will substitute year for year 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!
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.
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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