Corrections Specialist 4 | Cognitive Behavioral Interventions

State of Washington•Kitsap County - Port Orchard, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections is hiring a Corrections Specialist 4 in the Reentry Division to deliver evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) programs to incarcerated individuals. The role supports participants in recognizing patterns in their thinking and behavior, practicing new skills, strengthening problem-solving and social abilities, and making positive changes that support successful reentry and reduce recidivism. The position involves professional assessment, evaluation, and program delivery, in collaboration with DOC staff throughout case management. It is full-time and permanent, based at the Port Orchard Field Office in Port Orchard, Washington. The position may be filled at the Corrections Specialist 3 level with a six-month in-training plan; successful completion advances the employee to Corrections Specialist 4.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by CHEA or the U.S. Department of Education, plus either three years as a Washington DOC Community Corrections Officer or three years of professional case management experience in adult or juvenile corrections or a closely related field, including at least three specified case-management activities; and six months facilitating CBI programs or professional training or teaching experience equivalent to three full-time years.
Alternatively, an associate degree from an appropriately accredited institution, plus either five years as a Washington DOC Community Corrections Officer or five years of qualifying professional case management experience, including at least three specified case-management activities; and six months facilitating CBI programs or professional training or teaching experience equivalent to three full-time years.
Alternatively, a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, plus seven years of qualifying professional case management experience, including at least three specified case-management activities; and six months facilitating CBI programs or professional training or teaching experience equivalent to three full-time years.
A master’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, criminology, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of required professional case management experience.
Demonstrated facilitator skills, including empathy, facilitation and teaching techniques, understanding group processes and interpersonal interactions, and controlling a group through non-coercive means.
Ability to participate in forming and maintaining successful relationships with criminal justice partners and community resources.
Ability to observe and strategize personal responses based on environmental conditions and human behavior.
Ability to remain calm and rational in difficult situations, including volatile, threatening, crisis, or emergency situations.
Knowledge and application of community corrections law, policy, procedure, and practice; ability to meet productivity standards and timelines and proactively seek training.
Ability to incorporate new information, accept change, and support agency changes in law, policy, and procedure.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Possess and maintain a vehicle operator’s license valid in Washington State.
Maintain confidentiality of information protected by agency policy or state or federal law.
If hired at the Corrections Specialist 3 level, complete the six-month in-training plan, including required CBI training, at least four months facilitating an identified CBI program, scheduled quality assurance feedback and coaching, written improvement plans, and demonstrated proficiency in group facilitation.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DOC Offender Management Network Information (OMNI) or similar databases.
Experience delivering programs or interventions in group settings to incarcerated or supervised individuals.

Responsibilities

Facilitate CBI groups and individualized sessions for eligible participants under DOC jurisdiction.
Review and adhere to CBI Facilitator Guide standards.
Screen participants and assign them to designated interventions using approved criteria and prioritization strategies.
Schedule classes, develop class rosters, and notify participants and the Fidelity Unit of intervention details.
Prepare lesson plans and deliver interventions according to those plans.
Observe and monitor participation, provide feedback and reinforcement, and offer additional coaching as needed.
Identify and set behavioral targets for participant behavior.
Schedule and facilitate make-up sessions in accordance with intervention and facilitator guide requirements.
Assess participant progress and determine advancement through the intervention.
Host graduation events recognizing participants’ completion of interventions.
Orient participants to interventions and share ongoing program status with stakeholders.
Attend and complete scheduled CBI training and coaching sessions.
Document individual participation.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Reentry Division.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including comprehensive family insurance.
Up to 25 paid vacation days per year.
Eight hours of paid sick leave per month.
12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement plan options, including PERS and, for eligible positions, PSERS.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Dependent Care Assistance.
Deferred Compensation.
Three days of bereavement leave for Teamsters 117 represented positions.
Potential remote or telework arrangements and flexible schedules, depending on position.