Corrections Specialist 4 - Community Victim Liaison - Seattle

State of Washington • King County - Seattle – Other, WA

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking to fill a full-time, non-permanent Corrections Specialist 4 (CS4) - Community Victim Liaison position within the Community Corrections Division (CCD). This position is part of the Victim Services Program and will serve the King County area. This is a temporary appointment expected to last approximately five months. The role involves working with victims and community members to develop and manage safety plans, including facilitating multidisciplinary team meetings before an individual's release. It also assists in developing and implementing reentry plans, including partial confinement and supervision plans for high-risk individuals. The position consults with DOC staff and community partners on victim-related concerns and builds partnerships to support the safe reentry of incarcerated individuals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent AND at least 10 years’ experience working in a position where the primary job responsibility was providing direct services to victims of crime.
• Associate's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, mental health, criminal justice, or related field AND seven years’ experience working in a position where the primary job responsibility was providing direct services to victims of crime.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, mental health, criminal justice, or related field AND five years’ experience working in a position where the primary job responsibility was providing direct services to victims of crime.
• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, mental health, criminal justice, or related field AND four years' experience working in a position where the primary job responsibility was providing direct services to victims of crime.
• Higher education degrees must be from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the US Department of Education or foreign equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain an unrestricted vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Washington and must have the ability to drive alone.
• The ability to assess the specific safety needs of individuals and to develop a response plan that is designed to meet those needs within the context of the individual's community and social environment.
• The ability to establish and maintain robust working partnerships with colleagues within and outside the department.
• The ability to maintain a balanced, professional approach to situations that may otherwise elicit strong reactions or emotions.
• Skill in leading task-focused, multidisciplinary teams.
• The ability to work independently, effectively prioritizing tasks and responsibilities, making efficient use of time and resources.
• Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
• Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service, and other required training.
• Become familiar and comply with all department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements, as applicable.
• Submit to drug testing in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of Form I-9’s list of acceptable documents.

Nice To Haves

• Current and recent supervisors are preferred references.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interagency safety planning for victims of high-risk individuals confined in Department of Corrections facilities, county jails, or living in the community under the supervision of the Department.
• Collaborate with Corrections Specialists, Classification Counselors, and Community Corrections Officers in risk assessment processes, the development of Supervision Plans, and in re-entry planning to ensure that information from victims is appropriately considered and integrated into these processes.
• Consult with prison, work release, and field staff in the screening of incarcerated individuals under consideration for placement in partial confinement, to facilitate appropriate consideration of victim and community safety concerns in placement decisions.
• Develop and maintain a network of collaborative partnerships with victim advocates, criminal justice agencies, and other community-based service providers in support of victim safety during the reentry of high-risk individuals into the community.
• Provide training to prison, reentry center, and field staff regarding VSP functions and responding effectively to the needs of crime victims.

Benefits

• Fourteen to twenty-five paid vacation days per year (depending on years of service and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) if a represented position)
• Eight hours of paid sick leave per month
• Twelve paid holidays per year (includes one personal holiday)
• One personal leave day per year (in accordance with the CBA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
• Retirement plan (PERS or PSERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED