CLASSIFICATION COUNSELOR 3 - TEAMSTERS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/telework/flexible schedules (if

Up to 25 paid vacations days a year

8 hours of paid sick leave per month

12 paid holidays a year

Generous retirement plan

Job summary

State of Washington's Monroe Correctional Complex seeks a Classification Counselor 3 to supervise and mentor staff, manage caseloads of incarcerated individuals, and maintain comprehensive documentation. The CC3 reports to a unit manager and coordinates with internal and external partners to support re-entry and community safety.

The role requires strong written and data-analysis skills, ability to handle complex caseloads, and proficiency with case management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with two years of professional counseling or casework experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal assistant to unit manager and manage a caseload of incarcerated individuals.

Skills

Written communication

Data analysis

Offender behavior

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field

Master's degree in sociology/psychology/social work/criminology

2 years college + 4 years counseling experience

Classification Counselor 2 experience

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Classification Counselor 3 (CC3) – Teamsters

Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC)

Full-time Permanent

Salary Range: $7,114 - $9,571

This recruitment is open to internal DOC Employees only

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Classification Counselor 3 (CC3) at the Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC), located in Monroe, WA. This bulletin may be used to fill multiple CC3 vacancies at MCC as they occur.

The Department of Corrections, as a partner in the criminal justice system, enhances public safety, administers criminal sanctions and programs in accordance with the law, and provides leadership for the future of corrections in Washington State. The Department consists of the Office of the Secretary, Prisons Division, Community Corrections Division, Administrative Services Division, and Health Services.

Facility Profile

The Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC) is a 1800 bed male and transgender all-custody level facility located 30 miles northeast of Seattle. The complex consists of five major units: the Washington State Reformatory Unit (WSRU), Sky River Treatment Center (SRTC), a large mental health inpatient treatment unit, and the Intensive Management Unit (IMU), Twin Rivers Unit (TRU), and the Minimum-Security Unit (MSU). MCC provides care for the sickest and most complicated patients in our system and is considered the hub of medical and psychiatric care for DOC. It is located close to University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center.

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.

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.

The primary duties for the Classification Counselor 3 (CC3) are to act as a principal assistant to a unit manager, manage a caseload of adult criminal incarcerated individuals, provide effective communication and documentation, navigate and maintain multiple electronic technologies and hard copy files, and perform other duties as assigned and/or required.

Essential functions for the CC3 include:

• As a lead supervisor, provide guideline and technical expertise to other staff.
• Assume delegated responsibilities of the unit supervisor in his/her absence.
• Mentor, train, monitor, and audit the work of subordinate and/or other lower-level staff.
• Assign and evaluate work.
• Handles complex and non-routine caseloads.
• Investigating all information available for each incarcerated individual arriving to determine his/her documentation and programming needs.
• Complete facility plans, criminal history, and risk management tools to determine needs.
• Prepare and submit incarcerated individuals' Release Plans.
• Counsel and inform incarcerated individuals regarding community resources and problems.
• Work with internal and external entities to facilitate an incarcerated individual's re-entry.
• Maintains communication with the incarcerated to assist with attorney calls, child custody/support hearings with DSHS and courts, and family contact through crisis/emergency situations.
• Monitor incarcerated individual programming and behaviors.
• Write correspondence, infractions, and incident reports.
• Provide clear, concise, and consistent communication with staff, incarcerated individuals, and stakeholders.
• Complete paperwork for special visits, deathbed visits, funeral outings, job referrals, End of Sentence Review packets, Extended Family Visits, marriages, psychological evaluation requests, incarcerated individual-to-incarcerated individual correspondence, and out-of-state and international transfers.
• Provide monthly reports and participate in meetings.
• Testify before courts, boards and/or classification or disciplinary hearings.

Required Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council for Higher Accreditation (CHEA) and two years of professional counselling or casework experience. A master's degree in sociology, psychology, social work, criminology, or closely related field will substitute for the year of required experience. OR Satisfactory completion of two years of college (60 semesters or 90 quarter credits) and four years of professional counseling or casework experience. College classes related to Criminal Justice, Case Management, or similar. 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). College classes related to Criminal Justice, Case Management, or similar. *Note: Corrections experience means the focus of the work is dealing directly with incarcerated individuals a majority of the time. **Note: The Washington State Department of Corrections defines college level credits as 100 level and above classes.

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

• Write clearly, factually, and concisely;
• Analyze and interpret data, weigh the risks, and make decisions or recommendations to address staff and 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 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.

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.

Supplemental Information

The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov

IMPORTANT NOTES

• 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 have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
• 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.
• If this position is included in a Union Shop, employees will be required to become members within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.
• Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
• 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.
• 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.

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!

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 website.

PSERS

Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employee's Retirement System (PSERS). If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they actually retire under two different systems/plans. For more information, please contact the Department of Retirement System at 1 800 547-6657.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email [e-mail] or call [phone]. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.