CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST 4 – FOSA/CPA Program (WFSE Internal Transfer Only)

Description

WFSE Section 2 Supplemental DOC Article 4.7 Internal Transfer Opportunity

Corrections Specialist 4 (CS4) - Position SY43

Family Offender Sentencing Alternative (FOSA) / Community Parenting Alternative (CPA) Program

Tumwater, WA

The Community Corrections Division has a permanent, full-time Corrections Specialist 4 (CS4) opening available. This position, SY43, is within the Family Offender Sentencing Alternative (FOSA) / Community Parenting Alternative (CPA) Program, which is located at Department of Corrections Headquarters, in Tumwater, WA.

The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Work hours are determined by unit needs and are at the discretion of the unit supervisor.  If you are currently working an alternate work schedule, please be aware that this position may not be able to honor that schedule. For questions, please contact the Human Resource Office.

Qualifications

In accordance with WFSE Section 2 Supplemental DOC Article 4.7 of the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), this job opening is available to internal transfer candidates ONLY. 

Employees who meet the following criteria may apply: 

A 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 (3) years of professional case management* experience in adult or juvenile corrections or closely

related field which includes at least three (3) of the following:

· Making field visits

· Writing reports

· Assessing cases and making recommendations

· Referring people to appropriate resources

· Presenting cases in court/hearings

OR

An Associate 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

Five (5) years’ experience as a Community Corrections Officer within the Washington State Department of Corrections or other professional case management experience* which includes the following:

· Making field visits

· Writing reports

· Assessing cases and making recommendations

· Referring people to appropriate resources

· Presenting cases in court/hearings

OR

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

AND

Seven (7) years’ experience experience as a Community Corrections Officer within the Washington State Department of Corrections or other professional case management experience* which includes the following:

· Making field visits

· Writing reports

· Assessing cases and making recommendations

· Referring people to appropriate resources

· Presenting cases in court/hearings

A Master’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, criminology, or closely related field will substitute for one (1) year of the required professional case management experience.

 *Professional case management includes activities such as: assessment of risk factors; designing, monitoring and/or facilitating treatment plans; determining and making referrals to resources as appropriate (chemical dependency, substance abuse, family counseling, job training assistance, etc.); maintaining official records and tracking client progress/compliance; and assisting individuals who are unable to independently access support systems or community resources such as those providing food, clothing, or monetary assistance and shelter.

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):

•  Experience conducting interviews and compiling concise reports (2-3 years)

•  Strong written and verbal communication skills

•  Experience in program eligibility screening or application review

•  Experience utilizing trauma informed practices and motivational interviewing techniques

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

If you meet the criteria outlined above and are interested in transferring to this position, please submit a request to: docswtransferrequest@doc1.wa.gov. Please reference the position number and include the following information in your request:

Full name

Personnel number

Current job title and work unit

Note, per the CBA:

For more information or questions about this opportunity, please email docswtransferrequest@doc1.wa.gov.