Corrections Specialist - INTERNAL GRE Non-Perm - Seattle CJC

Corrections Specialist 3 - Internal

DOC's mission is to improve public safety by positively changing lives. Our agency is looking to INTERNALLY fill a full-time, non-permanent Corrections Specialist 3 (CS3) position within the Community Corrections Division. This position works for Graduated Reentry (GRE) located at the Seattle Community Justice Center (CJC), 1550 4th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98134. This non-permanent appointment is expected to last about six months.

This position will monitor incarcerated individuals (I/I) transferred to Extraordinary Medical Placement (EMP) as determined by DOC policy 350.270 Extraordinary Medical Placement and will monitor I/Is approved to participate in the GRE Alternative as part of the Graduated Reentry Law ESSB 5121. This includes working with families, community providers, employers, and other stakeholders from a case management and strengths perspective so that these individuals can better integrate and be productive members of their community.

Shift hours are Monday-Friday, . We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service and are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our community and our agency. If you have a passion for service - review, decide, and apply!

Monitor incarcerated individuals in the community and in accordance with Washington State law, rules and regulations, and agency policy within prescribed time frames. Engage with incarcerated individuals to encourage and work towards positive change. Enforce GRE program conditions and the law. Facilitate the requirements of EESB 5121 Graduated Reentry. Lead other Corrections Specialists. Other duties as assigned and necessary.

Minimum required qualifications for all cases listed below:

• Armed staff must have the ability to carry and properly utilize a department-issued firearm.
• Must possess and maintain a vehicles operator's license valid in the state of Washington.

And must possess one of the following cases:

• Four years' experience as a Community Corrections Officer with the Washington State Department of Corrections.
• Bachelor's degree from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the US Department of Education, and three years of professional case management
  ** experience in adult or juvenile corrections or closely related field which includes at least three of the following: making field visits, writing reports, assessing cases and making recommendations, referring people to appropriate resources, presenting cases in court/hearings.
• Equivalent combination of qualifying higher education and/or experience equaling seven years.

Desirable qualifications:

• Master's degree in sociology, social work, psychology, criminology, or closely related field.

In addition to the above, this position requires demonstrated competency in the following areas (competency may be gained through education, experience, or a combination thereof):

• Community Relationships:
  Participates in the formation and maintenance of successful relationships with criminal justice partners and community resources.
• Observation:
  Observes and strategizes personal action 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.
• Professional Standards:
  Knows and applies relevant law, policy, procedure, and practice. Adheres to productivity standards and timelines established by law and policy. Identifies own training needs and proactively seeks training opportunities.
• Adaptability:
  Incorporates latest information into an existing framework of understanding. Accepts change and supports the Agency through changes in law, policy, and procedure.
• Integrity:
  Earns others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
• Leadership:
  Promotes organizational mission and goals and demonstrates how to achieve them.
• Problem Solving:
  Rapid problem-solving ability. Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
• Communication:
  Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately when providing and receiving constructive feedback/criticism.
• Initiative:
  Ability to work and accomplish goals independently; takes ownership and accountability for own performance.

If selected for hire, you may be required to meet the following special requirements and conditions of employment:

• Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
• Complete and pass the psychological screening (Battery Exam and Psychological Interview/Evaluation).
• Submit to drug testing in accordance with…