Community Corrections Officer 2 CCO1 in-training - REENTRY Seattle

• Use communication strategies such as Motivational Interviewing to enhance the residents intrinsic motivation to change.
• Use Principles of Effective Interventions to interact with residents and to manage behavior (such as effective interpersonal relationships effective reinforcement effective disapproval effective use of authority cognitive restructuring modeling structural learning/skill building andproblemsolvingtechniques) and complete Behavior Observation Entries.
• Make referrals to resident change interventions based on risk need assessment and review progress reports regarding resident participation to support the resident.
• Counsel and inform residents regarding community resources.

• Staff not covered under legacy provisions are required to be armed and able to carry a departmentissued firearm.
• Present accurate written documentation and oral testimony and make appropriate sanction recommendations for courts and /or hearings.
• Transport resident to an incarceration facility or other designated area.
• Identify collect document process and maintain evidence and information ensuring proper chain of custody and storage.
• Collect test evaluate document and maintain resident urine samples.
• Conduct evaluate and document breathalyzer tests.
• Issue and serve warrants.
• Arrest resident in the reentry center at their homes employment sites or other collateral locations in a safe manner for supervision violations and new law violations.
• Investigate and respond to infractions/violations.
• Investigate and respond to new law violations that occur in the presence of the CCO and take followup actions.
• While armed exercise sound judgment and follow Department policies procedures and protocols regarding the appropriate maintenance security handling and discharge of Department issued firearms.
• Ensure proper safety and security measures are in place if armed and having resident contact outside of the office/reentry center environment to include wearing a safety vest as outlined in policy.
• Write detailed reports on new law violations and supervision violations.
• Testify during trial/court hearings.
• Partner with various law enforcement agencies on an as needed or requested basis.

Willingness to work with individuals with criminal backgrounds and antisocial behaviors; review graphic materials ability to remain objective when dealing with individuals under supervision.

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 law; maintain firearm qualifications; and successful completion of ongoing training requirements associated with mandatory arming and potential use of force.

In addition to those required qualifications our ideal applicant will also have demonstrated ability through coursework or work experience in 3 or more of the following:

• Make field visits.
• Prepare written correspondence reports and/or documents.
• Assess cases and make recommendations.
• Refer people to appropriate resources.
• Present cases in court or hearings.
• Complete assessments of risk factors.
• Design monitor and/or facilitate treatment plans.
• Determine and make referrals to resources as appropriate (chemical dependency substance abuse family counseling job training assistance etc..
• Maintain official records and tracking supervised individuals/residents progress and compliance.
• Assist supervised individuals/residents who are unable to independently access support systems or community resources such as those providing food clothing or monetary assistance and shelter.
• Make sound case management decisions under stressful conditions and to understand and interpret detailed legal documents accurately.
• Use computer and software to enter retrieve and store data.
• Manage caseloads with conflicting priorities.
• Identify community based resources for treatment and programming to help the supervised individua/residents meet their needs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with program participants staff at all levels within the Agency and with a broad range of system and communitybased external stakeholder organizations.
• Work both independently and in close collaboration with system and communitybased stakeholders.

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS OFFICER 1 INTRAINING REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

AND

A total of 4 years of work or volunteer experience in adult or juvenile corrections counseling social work social service or law enforcement or closely related field.

OR

Associate or Technical Degree from a recognized college or educational institution.

AND

A total of 2 years of work or volunteer experience in adult or juvenile corrections counseling social work social service or law enforcement or closely related field.

OR

ABachelor degree from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the US Department of Education.

OR

Equivalent combination of qualifying education and/or experience totaling four years.

Willingness to work with individuals with criminal backgrounds and antisocial behaviors; review graphic materials ability to remain objective when dealing with individuals under supervision.

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 law; maintain firearm qualifications; and successful completion of ongoing training requirements associated with mandatory arming and potential use of force.

In addition to those required qualificationsour ideal applicant will also have demonstrated ability through coursework or work experience in 3 or more of the following:

• Written Communication skills clear factual concise grammatically correct work.
• Critical Thinking evaluate and interpret assess the situation evaluate risk separate fact and opinion make informed conclusions formulate courses of action implement sound decisions.
• Analytical Reasoning interpret data weigh the risks break down larger issues identify solutions make decisions or recommendations.
• Conflict Resolution observe and strategize personal interactions based on environmental conditions and human behavior identify behaviors/needs engage in a positive and constructive manner acknowledge opposing opinions/thoughts recognize issues seek collaboration communicate feedback identify resources promote a positive outcome.
• Situational Awareness remain calm and rational during difficult situations proactively assess volatile threatening or other crisis/emergency situations recall facts document details.
• Problem Solving identify problems identify causes seek input assess outcomes implement solutions. Organizational Skill prioritize plan minimize distraction assess progress manage timeframes detail orientation time management.
• Work independently learn duties understand job expectations comply with policy/procedure meet productivity standards/timelines identify training need/opportunities engage team members/mentors seek guidance/help when needed.
• Flexibility Incorporate new information into an existing framework of understanding. Accept change and support the Agency through changes in law policy and procedure.

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