PROGRAM SPECIALIST 3

Full Job Description

Program Specialist 3 – ISRB (Teamsters)
Position # PB25
Salary Range 52 - $5,756-$7,740
Project position expected to last 6 months
May-November, 2026
*Open to Internal DOC Staff Only*

The ISRB’s Program Specialist 3 assists the Program Specialist 5 (Victim Liaison) in providing notification and information about pending release hearings and other services to victims/survivors of crimes committed by individuals under the jurisdiction of the ISRB as required by statute. The Program Specialist 3 serves as the delegated authority of the Victim Liaison in assisting victims/survivors in sharing the impact of the crime and safety concerns with the Board Members. When victims/survivors share their experiences, the Board can then make informed decisions relating to an individual’s release or further incarceration by a thorough analysis of the individual’s past and present behavior and risk to public safety.

This position is only open to current Department of Corrections Employees.

This posting may be used to fill both non-permanent and permanent openings.

Agency Profile:
Our mission at the Department of Corrections (DOC) is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives'. With a vast number of innovative sustainability programs, and evidence-based practices used to reduce recidivism, Washington State is highly regarded as a strong leader in the field of Corrections. For additional information about our agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.

HOW TO APPLY
Complete the online application accessible via the 'Apply' button located at the top right corner of this posting and attach the following required documents:

1. Cover letter regarding your interest in this position.
2. Detailed chronological resume. Your resume will not substitute for the 'Work Experience' section of the online application.
3. Include at least three professional-level references with valid phone number and email for each.

For more information or questions about this opportunity, please email Alaina Olson at alaina.olson@DOC1.WA.GOV or call 360-974-9706.

Requirements

Duties:

• Notify victims/survivors of ISRB hearings and decisions, victims’ rights and status of offender.
• As delegated by Program Specialist V, provide explanation of the ISRB and its policies and processes, relevant statutes, and the rights of victims in relationship to the ISRB.
• Provide information and assistance to victims/survivors in a prompt, accurate and courteous manner.
• As delegated by Program Specialist V, compile and coordinate victim impact and potential safety concerns with DOC and other criminal justice agencies and ISRB board members.
• Update and maintain information systems critical to internal and external communications to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
• Problem-solve issues with supervisor, other ISRB staff, and/or other system and community-based victim advocates.
• Facilitate Victim Wrap Around services with stakeholders as delegated by the Victim Liaison.
• Represent the board’s Victim Services Program on work groups/projects involved in policy changes and process improvements.
• Attend community concerns meetings with the victim/survivor and the Board.
• Respond to questions and summarize those meetings to send to the incarcerated individual prior to their hearing.
• Respond to e-mails and phone calls from ISRB and DOC staff regarding community concerns.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years (full-time or equivalent) experience in a position in which the primary job responsibility is providing services to victims of crimes.
• Two years of clerical experience.
• Thorough, demonstrated understanding of the impact of crime on victims and families and the process of recovery from the trauma of victimization.
• Ability to assess the specific safety needs of individuals to document and convey that information to appropriate staff members.
• Ability to work independently, effectively prioritize tasks and responsibilities, and make efficient use of time and resources.

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), of a foreign equivalent
• Experience with Offender Management Network Information System (OMNI)
• Experience with Accurint.

Additional Information

For additional information about the agency, please visitdoc.wa.gov.

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.

Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

-Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. 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 in close proximity to 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 may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

-This position may be represented by a Union Shop.

-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.

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, genders, sexual orientations, 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:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (dependent 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!

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.

The 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 on the first day of employment.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Alaina Olson, Human Resource Consultant, at alaina.olson@doc1.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.