Community Corrections Officer 3 | Reynolds Reentry Center

Description

Community Corrections Officer 3 | Reynolds Reentry Center

Full Time | Permanent

Location: Reynolds Reentry Center | Seattle, WA

Salary Range: $6,043 - $8,123 Monthly

This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees bargaining unit.

This recruitment will be used to fill two positions.

The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking dedicated leaders to join Reynolds Reentry Center as a Community Corrections Officer 3 (CCO3)!  Working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders, the goal of a CCO3 is to support individuals as they transition back into the community by promoting accountability, encouraging positive behavioral change, and providing focused opportunities for success.

The candidates of choice will play a vital role in advancing the agency’s mission to improve public safety by positively changing lives through the effective supervision and accountability of reentry center residents under agency jurisdiction. The position is responsible for helping ensure residents successfully reintegrate into the community while maintaining public safety and supporting the Reentry Division’s commitment to safe and successful reentry outcomes. 

Reynolds Reentry Center (RRC) is a six-story building constructed as a hotel in the early 1900s and converted into a Reentry Center facility in 1978. RRC is centrally located in downtown Seattle with easy access to public transportation. RRC furthers the Department of Corrections’ (DOC) mission to improve public safety by positively changing lives by helping residents to reconnect with family and by providing residents with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the community. 

Individuals who meet the screening criteria may be transferred from a prison facility to a Reentry Center up to 18 months before their earliest release date. DOC leases RRC’s building but operates the Reentry Center and provides 24/7 safety and security, food services, case management, and maintenance.

If you have strong communication, sound judgment, and a desire to build professional relationships while balancing supervision, intervention, and support services, we encourage you to apply! 

A completed application packet will include:

Duties

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 incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As a Community Corrections Officer 3, some of your duties will include: 

• Supervising adults placed in partial confinement at a Reentry Center in accordance with Washington State Law and agency policy and within prescribed timeframes which could include:
  • Reviewing all available information for each arriving resident and determining the resident's documentation and initial programming needs
  • Conducting PREA screening within 72 hours of arrival; document in OMNI and in tracking sheet
  • Reviewing and updating resident case plans and programming needs based on resident behavior
  • Completing intake with residents to orient them to reentry center rules and processes
  • Administering assessments such as risk needs and substance abuse
  • Making sound decisions concerning resident's financial obligations, loss of liberty, sanctions negotiated stipulated, etc. resident living arrangement, and treatment and education referrals
  • Engaging with residents to work towards positive change:
    • Using communication strategies, such as Motivational Interviewing to enhance the resident's intrinsic motivation to change
    • Using Principles of Effective Interventions to interact with residents and to manage behavior
    • Making referrals to resident change interventions based on risk need assessment and review progress reports regarding resident participation to support the resident
    • Counseling and informing residents regarding community resources
  • Enforcing supervision/placement conditions and the law
    • Staff not covered under legacy provisions are required to be armed and able to carry a department-issued firearm
• Attending and completing mandatory training and meetings as scheduled
• Leading other Community Corrections Officers
• Other Duties as assigned and necessary

Qualifications

What we need (required qualifications):

• Two (2) years experience as a community Corrections Officer within the Washington State Department of Corrections

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent

      AND

• Seven (7) 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 or hearings.

OR

• 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 or hearings.

*A Master's degree in sociology, social work, psychology, criminology, or closely related field will substitute for 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 residents 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 education and experience, the below knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies are required: 

• Staff who do not qualify for legacy status under the provisions for arming are required to be armed and must be: 
  • Willing and able to possess and use a firearm under federal and state laws, maintain firearm qualifications
  • Successfully completing ongoing training requirements associated with mandatory arming and potential use of force
• Community Relationships - Participates in the formation and maintenance of successful relationships with criminal justice partners and community resources.
• Observation - Observes and strategizes personal action based on environmental conditions and human behavior.
• Stress Tolerance - Remains calm and rational while handling difficult situations to include, but not limited to, volatile, threatening, or other crisis/emergency situations. Expertly intervenes in response to threats.
• Professional Standards - Knows and applies relevant law, policy, procedure, and practice. Adheres to productivity standards and timelines established by law and policy. Assist in identifying training needs and proactively seeks training opportunities.
• Adaptability - Incorporates new information into an existing framework of understanding. Accepts change and supports the Agency through changes in law, policy, and procedure.

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications): 

• Rapid problem-solving ability
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback/criticism
• Ability to work independently
• Solution based mindset

Supplemental Information

Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

Our Core Values:

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position. 
• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
  **Please note:  Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply. 
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration. 
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position. 
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.  When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Telework Details

This position may be allocated for telework. If authorized for the role, work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time.  Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite.  Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a “drop in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.

What We Offer: 

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.