Community Corrections Officer ; Or CCO- Special Needs Unit - Spokane Job Spokane area,Washington USA,Government

Position: Community Corrections Officer 2 (Or CCO1) - Special Needs Unit - Spokane

Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2)

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is actively recruiting to fill a full-time, non-permanent Community Corrections Officer 2 (CCO2) position within the Community Corrections Division. This position works for the Spokane Special Needs Unit (SNU) located at 1717 West Broadway Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201. This non-permanent appointment is expected to last about three months but may be extended. If extended, this appointment will not exceed twelve months.

The Spokane SNU supervises a caseload of individuals who have a serious mental illness involving cases where individuals have been found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity and Special Finding of Violent Felony cases, along with those who have been sentenced to the Mental Health Sentencing Alternative involved with the Spokane Mental Health Court or designated as Reentry Community Supervision Program individuals.

This unit works closely with mental health providers in the community. The CCO2 has an in-training plan attached. Depending on your qualifications, you may be appointed at the CCO1 level or directly at the CCO2 level. As a CCO2 (or CCO1 In-training), you will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to the agency's mission to improve public safety by supporting the effective supervision and accountability of supervised individuals (S/Is) under agency jurisdiction.

Supervision efforts will focus on S/I accountability and intervention to enhance and support a safe reentry into the community. Shift hours: , 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.

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A complete application packet includes the following:

Online application. You must complete the online application, including the 'Work Experience' section. Your resume will not substitute for this requirement.

Cover letter. Regarding your interest in this position.

Resume. Detailed and chronological.

Three professional-level references. Current and recent supervisors are preferred with a valid phone number and email for each.

Unofficial transcripts (if applicable). If your qualifying experience is less than four years or if you are not sure if your experience qualifies, you must attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts from an accredited higher education institution.

Credential evaluation report (if applicable). If your degree was awarded outside the United States and if your qualifying experience is less than four years, you must also attach a credential evaluation report. Review the 'Supplement Information' section for more information.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans' preference should attach a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Do not include any personally identifiable information within your application packet, such as personal photos, driver's license, or social security number. Incomplete application packages or statements such as'see resume' in lieu of the requested information may disqualify you from the process.

Supervise criminal S/Is (supervised individuals) ordered to supervision in the community in accordance with Washington State law, Interstate Compact Rules/Regulations, and agency policy and within prescribed time frames.

Conduct investigations, searches, issue warrants, and make arrests.
Complete intake.
Administer assessments (risk, needs, substance abuse).
Manage electronic and hardcopy files and reports.

Engage with S/Is to work towards positive change by using communication strategies.

Motivational Interviewing to enhance the S/I's intrinsic motivation to change.
Principles of Effective Interventions to interact with S/Is and to manage behavior.

Enforce supervision conditions and the law.

Present accurate written documentation and oral testimony and make appropriate sanction…