Community Reentry/Parole - Sex Offender and MH Treatment Specialist (JRS) - Region 2
About The Position
The Department of Children, Youth and Families is hiring a Community Reentry/Parole and Sex Offender and Mental Health Treatment Specialist to support the coordination and delivery of community reentry planning and services for Juvenile Rehabilitation youth who sexually offend, and to perform Mental Health Specialist duties. The role applies a comprehensive, therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to tiered reentry, supporting least-restrictive community-based step-down from secure confinement. The specialist provides oversight and coordination of programs for supervising youth who sexually offend and youth with mental health treatment needs. The position is based at the Region 2 Yakima office or the Richland outstation in Washington. The role also trains staff and consults on treatment and case planning. The recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience in casework, counseling, probation and/or parole, social services, planning, directing and/or facilitating youth groups, or a related field; OR one year as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 2 or Juvenile Rehabilitation Community Counselor; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling six years.
- A master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Social Sciences, or an allied field may substitute for one year of required experience.
- At least two years of driving experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Selected candidates must pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act questionnaire about sexual misconduct.
- Provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles.
- Experience using a trauma-informed care approach.
- Competency relating to clients from urban settings and low socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Knowledge of evidence-based and research-based methods and techniques.
- Ability to prioritize assigned work and respond positively to situations involving youth on parole and/or their families.
- Competency relating to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groups.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct treatment services to youth who sexually offend when they have completed treatment with a provider or no longer have access to a provider.
- Consult on case and treatment planning for youth who sexually offend.
- Review case files and make timely referrals to treatment providers.
- Arrange periodic polygraph examinations and ensure appropriate follow-up to reported high-risk behavior.
- Train staff and serve as a resource on sex offender and mental health treatment issues, trends, best practices, and legal requirements.
- Monitor contracts with treatment providers and polygraph examiners.
- Conduct co-visits with youth's families alongside their assigned parole counselor, following applicable guidelines.
- Consult on contract requirements and coordinate and monitor services delivered by contracted providers.
- Use knowledge of regional providers to connect young people and families with culturally appropriate services.
- Support the coordination and delivery of community reentry planning and services for Juvenile Rehabilitation youth who sexually offend.
- Provide oversight and coordination of programs for the supervision of youth who sexually offend and youth with mental health treatment needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
