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Classification Counselor 2 (CC2) - DOC Agency Internal Staff Only

Full-Time Non-Permanent Position
Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC)

Aberdeen, WA

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of a Classification Counselor 2 at Stafford Creek Corrections Center.

** Note: This recruitment may be used to fill future non-permanent and permanent vacancies that may occur. **

Please note this position is not allocated for telework and requires in facility work daily at SCCC.

Stafford Creek Corrections Center is a 1,936-bed multi-custody facility located five miles west of Aberdeen, on the southern Washington Coast. There are seven living units for medium and minimum long-term custody Incarcerated Individuals and a restrictive housing unit for maximum-custody Incarcerated Individuals. SCCC was Washington State's first tobacco-free facility for both staff and Incarcerated Individuals.

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all Incarcerated Individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

AGENCY PROFILE:
For additional information about our agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.

Join our team to be part of an organization that is dedicated to offering opportunities for career advancement and personal growth! DOC offers:

• Flexible schedules
• Comprehensive compensation packages
• Benefits package
• Training and development opportunities to continue building your career with us.

Begin your application process online at www.careers.wa.gov :

• Click the green 'Apply' button on the job posting and sign in or create an account.
• Complete your application.
• Please be sure to attach the following to your application:
  • A cover letter outlining how you meet the qualifications for this position,
  • A detailed chronological resume;
  • A copy of your unofficial college transcript and
  • At least three (3) professional references - A professional reference is identified 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.
• Click "Accept & Submit" to submit your application.

Incomplete application packages may disqualify an applicant from the application process.

We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to interview. Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application materials submitted.

• Determine the I/I’s documentation and programming needs
• Complete facility plans, criminal history and risk management tools
• Prepare and submit I/I Release Plans
• Counsel and inform I/Is regarding community resources and problems
• Work with internal and external entities to facilitate I/I’s re-entry
• Enforce court ordered conditions and impose DOC conditions
• Maintain communication with I/I’s
• Regularly review and update I/I's plans and programming needs
• Monitor I/I programming and behaviors
• Exercise sound judgment, aligned with Department policy, in decisions concerning sanctions, treatment, and education referral

• Write correspondences, infractions, and incident reports
• Provide clear, concise, and consistent communication with staff, I/I’s, and stakeholders through available resources
• Complete paperwork

What we need (required qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and one (1) years of experience in adult corrections, juvenile corrections, rehabilitation or social casework. A master’s degree in in sociology, psychology, social work, criminology, or closely related field will substitute for one year of the required experience.

- OR -

Satisfactory completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits) and three (3) years of experience in adult corrections, juvenile corrections, rehabilitation or social casework.

- OR -

Satisfactory completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits) and one (1) year as a Classification Counselor 1 in Washington State service

- OR -

Five (5) years of experience in adult corrections, juvenile corrections, rehabilitation or social casework.

*Note: Corrections experience means the focus of the work is dealing directly with Incarcerated Individuals a majority of the time.

In addition to at least one of the above, this position requires:

Ability to -

• Write clearly, factually, and concisely
• Analyze and interpret data, weigh the risks, and make decisions or recommendations to address staff and incarcerated individual's needs
• Identify and address incarcerated individual's behavior/needs
• Organize and prioritize work
• Apply conflict resolution skills

Observation - Observes and strategizes personal action based on environmental conditions and human behavior.

Technology - Learns and utilizes computer-based applications in the performance of job duties.

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 established productivity standards and timelines. Identifies own 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
• Completion of Case Management Academy

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• 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
• Provide physical residential address and home telephone number to the Department of Corrections
• Become familiar and comply with all Department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable
• Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.
• Position is included in a union shop
• Periodic skin tests for tuberculosis are required if assigned to healthcare posts or to known/suspected tuberculosis patients
• In an emergency situation employees may be asked to stay for an extended period of time and perform duties appropriate to the situation

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.

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:

• 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 - Please note this position is not allocated for telework and requires in facility work daily at SCCC.

This position may be allocated for telework. 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 vacations 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!

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email roxann.bennett@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 360-537-2203. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.