Classification Counselor 3 - OCC

Classification Counselor 3 Olympic Corrections Center

Full Time Permanent

Location: Forks WA

This is an anticipated vacancy.

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position ofClassification Counselor 3at Olympic Corrections Center in Forks WA.

Olympic Corrections Center (OCC) is a 381bed male facility located near the Hoh Rainforest. This facility houses minimum security incarcerated individuals and offers treatment work and vocational programs to help ready the incarcerated to transition back into the community. OCC also has outside work crews to serve the community as well as fire crews that work alongside Department of Natural Resource employees.

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.

As a lead/supervisor the Classification Counselor 3 provides guidance and technical expertise to other Classification Counselors.

Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Assume delegated responsibilities of unit supervisor in his/her absence.
• Mentor train monitor and audit the work of subordinate and/or other lowerlevel staff.
• Assign and evaluate work.
• Handle complex and nonroutine caseloads.
• Investigate all the information available for each arriving incarcerated individual and determine the individuals documentation and programming needs.
• Prepare and submit Offender Release Plan.
• Counsel and inform incarcerated individuals regarding community resources and problems they might encounter in their transition to work release parole or release. Work with internal and external entities to facilitate incarcerated individuals reentry into the community.
• Regularly review and update incarcerated individuals plans and programming needs.
• Prepare Mutual Agreement Plans and coordinate with other facilities for acceptance.
• Monitor incarcerated individuals programming and behaviors.
• Exercise sound judgment aligned with Department policy in decisions concerning sanctions treatment and education referrals.
• Write correspondence infractions and incident reports.
• Provide clear concise and consistent communication with staff incarcerated individuals and stakeholders through available resources.
• Record access update and retrieve incarceratedrelated information from agency database.
• Maintain electronic and hard copy incarcerated individual files to accurately reflect current incarcerated individuals status.
• Perform essential audits and investigations.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and two years of professional counseling or casework experience. A Masters degree 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 four years of professional counseling or casework experience.

OR

One year as a Classification Counselor 2 in Washington State service to include at a minimum satisfactory completion of two years of college 60 semester or 90 quarter credits).

OR

Six 6 years juvenile or adult corrections experience in treatment custody or community corrections or professional counseling or casework experience.

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

Training Experience training mentoring and coaching staff.

Ability to:

• Write clearly factually and concisely.
• Analyze and interpret data weigh the risks and make decisions or recommendations to address staff and/or offender needs.
• Identify and address offender 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 computerbased applications in the performance of job duties.

StressTolerance 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.

ProfessionalStandards 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.

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:

In order to be considered for this position please attach the following items with your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

• 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 nonrelated 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 applicants 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 alcoholfree work environment and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A preemployment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process andapplicants 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 selfdefense and/or deescalation. 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 ofhire. When positive tests result further information testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I9. 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. does not use EVerify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEMOptional Practice Training (OPT). For information please visit .

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections your worklife 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
• 11 paid holidays a year 12 in 2022 for Juneteenth)
• 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 or call. For TTY service please call the Washington Relay Service at 711 or.