Classification Counselor 2 | CBCC

State of Washington; Clallam Bay (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/telework/flexible schedules

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

Bereavement leave (Teamsters 117)

Job summary

Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) seeks a Classification Counselor 2 at Clallam Bay Corrections Center. The role focuses on determining custody designations for incarcerated individuals to balance safety with pathways to reintegration.

You will collaborate with community resources, professionals, and multidisciplinary teams to support transitions from incarceration to the community, while adhering to agency policies and public safety priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree is required.
• One year of social service or corrections experience.
• Or two years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits).
• Three years of experience in adult corrections, juvenile corrections, rehabilitation or social casework.
• Or one year as a Classification Counselor 1 in Washington State service with two years of college completed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adult criminal incarcerated individuals.
• Administer Risk Assessment Tools and document findings.
• Prepare and submit Offender Release Plans.
• Counsel incarcerated individuals regarding community resources and transitions.
• Coordinate with internal and external entities for re-entry support.
• Enforce court-ordered conditions and participate in Risk Management teams.
• Maintain communications and documentations across systems.
• Facilitate offender change programs when available.

Education

Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the CHEA

Job description

Classification Counselor 2 | CBCC

Full Time | Permanent

Location: Clallam Bay Corrections Center | Clallam Bay, WA

Salary Range: $79,380 - $106,704 Annually

This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit.

The candidate of choice must be comfortable working in a Prison environment as you will be required to work in facility daily.

Are you passionate about promoting public safety while helping individuals prepare for successful reintegration into their communities? Join the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Classification Counselor 2 and play an important role in balancing responsible custody decisions with opportunities for positive change.

In this role, you will provide professional classification guidance to determine appropriate custody designations for incarcerated individuals, with the goal of placing individuals in the least restrictive custody level while maintaining the safety and security of the public, staff, visitors, and incarcerated population. Your work will support informed classification decisions that align with agency policies, operational requirements, and public safety priorities.

You will also collaborate with community resources and key stakeholders to support successful transitions from incarceration to the community. Through thoughtful classification practices and a commitment to rehabilitation and reentry, you will contribute to the Department’s mission to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact through sound judgment, collaboration, and a commitment to public safety, consider joining DOC and helping create pathways toward safer communities and successful reentry.

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 Classification Counselor 2, some of your duties will include:

• Managing a caseload of adult criminal incarcerated individuals which could include:
  • Investigating all information available for each arriving incarcerated individual and determining the incarcerated individual’s documentation and programming needs
  • Administering Risk Assessment Tools
  • Collecting information to complete facility plans, criminal history and risk management tools to determine needs
  • Preparing and submitting Offender Release Plans
  • Counseling and informing incarcerated individuals regarding community resources and problems they might encounter in their transition to work release, parole, or release
  • Working with internal and external entities to facilitate incarcerated individuals re-entry into the community
  • Enforcing court ordered conditions and imposing DOC conditions
  • Participating in Risk Management/multi-disciplinary teams
  • Maintaining communication with incarcerated individuals to assist with attorney calls, child custody/support hearings with DSHS and courts, and family contact through crisis/emergency situations
• Providing effective communication and documentation
• Navigating and maintaining multiple electronic technologies and hard copy files
• Participating in Offender Change Programming Facilitator training when made available
• Facilitating offender change programs as directed by the facility

What we need (required qualifications):

• Bachelor 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 year of social service or corrections experience***

OR

• Satisfactory completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits)

AND

• Three years of experience in adult corrections, juvenile corrections, rehabilitation or social casework

OR

• One year as a Classification Counselor 1 in Washington State service to include, at a minimum, satisfactory completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits).

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

**Relative experience may substitute year for year for the required education

***A Master degree in in sociology, psychology, social work, criminology, or closely related field will substitute for the year of required experience.

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 needs.
  • Identify and address incarcerated individual 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

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:

• Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
• Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
• People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
• Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
• Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

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:

• 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.
• 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.

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!

*Teamsters 117 represented positions receive 3 days of bereavement leave.

Retirement Options

• 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, visit Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) or call 800-547-6657.
• PSERS: Many positions within DOC are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). If someone moves from a PERS-eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they will retire under two different systems/plans. Contact DRS for more information.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email [e-mail] 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.