Corrections Specialist

Salary: $7,066-$9,506 Monthly

Position SR77

Comprehensive Case Management

Kennewick, WA

The Department of Corrections (DOC) has one permanent, full-time Corrections Specialist 4 (CS4) opening available in the Partial Confinement Screening & Transition Unit. Position SR77 is located in Kennewick, WA.

The Department's mission is to improve public safety through positively changing lives. This position will develop, maintain, and implement a process of identification, screening, and selection of incarcerated individuals to transfer to partial confinement to include Reentry Centers and electronic home monitoring as part of the GRE program in the community. Individuals approved for partial confinement thru the screening process are participating in Reentry Services as identified by this position.

This includes working with incarcerated individuals, families, community agencies, other state agencies, cross divisional collaboration, to support Reentry Centers and Graduated Reentry. This position supports the Community Corrections and Reentry Division purpose to provide people with focused opportunities for success.

The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Work hours are determined by unit needs and are at the discretion of the unit supervisor. If you are currently working an alternate work schedule, please be aware that these positions may not be able to honor that schedule. For questions, please contact the Human Resource Office.

In accordance with Article 4.7 of the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) 2023-25 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), this job opening is available to internal transfer candidates ONLY. Employees who meet the following criteria may apply:

• You are requesting a transfer under Article 4.7 of the WFSE CBA.
• You are a permanent DOC employee.
• You currently hold permanent status in the class being recruited for in this job posting.
• You are currently in a position represented by WFSE.

Note, per the CBA:

• If you requested transfer under Article 4.7 and you refused the offer, you cannot request another Article 4.7 transfer for 12 months.
• If you have accepted a transfer under Article 4.7 you are not eligible to request another transfer under this Article for 24 months.

For more information or questions about this opportunity, please email dochrsecdepops.gov or call .

• Review electronic documentation, interview incarcerated individuals, seek information from internal and external partners in order to approve individuals for transfer to partial confinement or complete a written report when recommending a denial for transfer to partial confinement.
• Develop and maintain process of identification, screening, and selection of incarcerated individuals for Reentry Center and/or GRE placement. This includes working cross divisionally within the Agency.
• Interview and prepare for reentry pathways; work with Internal and external stakeholders for reentry pathway.
• Complete documentation of decisions made and update and maintain internal tracking systems.
• Prepare and approve transfer orders for movement of individuals into the GRE and Reentry Center program(s).
• Responsible for policy review.
• Work with Supervisor to create and maintain a desk manual detailing processes and procedures associated with Reentry Center and GRE programs.
• Track individuals going to Reentry Centers (custody levels MI1 and MIG) at 12 months for those who are targeted reentry center placement and GRE (custody level MIR) at 5 months or 18 months for those transferring directly to electronic monitoring.
• Maintain internal /external communication processes to inform interested parties of the Reentry Center and GRE programs and their effectiveness.
• Prioritize screening based on target eligibility list and requested transfer orders.
• Work with classification counselors to determine appropriate reentry center location when needed.
• Obtain participant agreement confirmation for approved individuals.
• Submit requests for substance use disorder assessments and level of care.
• Screen from a list provided by RDA of statute eligible incarcerated individuals.