CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST 3 - Reentry Navigator (4.7 WFSE Internal Transfer)

State of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Washington's Department of Corrections is offering a Corrections Specialist 3 internal transfer opportunity in the Reentry Navigator Team, Seattle Community Justice Center. This role focuses on reentry support and coordinating with partner agencies.

Responsibilities include serving as a care-team member, linking participants to housing, treatment, community resources, and overseeing engagement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience providing reentry/transition support to justice‑involved population.
• Five years of experience needs to include: three years working with resources or three years using participant‑driven reentry strategies in relevant fields.
• Associate’s degree and 4 years’ experience providing reentry/transition support to justice‑involved population.
• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience providing reentry/transition support to justice‑involved population.
• Master’s degree and 2 years’ experience providing reentry/transition support to justice‑involved population.

Skills

Clear communication

Rapport with participants

Group facilitation

Independent collaboration

Knowledge of corrections standards

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

WFSE Article 4.7 Internal Transfer Opportunity

Corrections Specialist 3 - Reentry Navigator - Positions: NX46 & W334 Reentry Division

Seattle, Washington

The Department of Corrections (DOC) has two permanent, full-time Corrections Specialist 3 openings available within the Reentry Navigator Unit. Positions NX46 & W334 are located at the Seattle Community Justice Center in Seattle, WA. Hours of work are 0800 - 1700, Monday - Friday. Work hours are determined by unit needs and are at the discretion of the unit supervisor. If you are currently working an alternate work schedule, please be aware that this position may not be able to honor that schedule. For questions, please contact the Human Resource Office.

In accordance with Article 4.7 of the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) 2025-27 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), this job opening is available to internal transfer candidates ONLY. Employees who meet the following criteria may apply:

• You are requesting a transfer under Article 4.7of theWFSECBA.
• You are a permanent DOC employee.
• You currently hold permanent status in the class being recruited for in this jobposting.
• You are currently in a position represented by WFSE.

Note, per the CBA:

• If you requested transfer under Article 4.7 and you refused the offer, you cannot request another Article 4.7 transfer for 12 months.
• If you have accepted a transfer under Article 4.7 you are not eligible to request another transfer under this Article for 24 months.

Position Summary:

This position is a member of the Reentry Division, Reentry Navigator Team. The Reentry Division includes Education, Correctional Industries, Housing Voucher, and Strength in Families, just to name a few. This position also serves as a member of reentry care teams that may include, but not be limited to, institution and community supervision staff, iCoach representatives, family, faith-based support, mentors, housing providers, Health and Human Service providers, and community support. For more information or questions about the duties of this position, please email [e-mail].

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience providing reentry/transition support to justice‑involved population.

Five years of experience needs to include:

Three years of experience working with a range of system and community‑based resources available to support the diverse spectrum of potential reentry needs such as collaborative relationships with entities external to the agency, such as county, city, and regional jails, residential/outpatient treatment facilities, housing organizations, health and human services providers, and/or work release facilities OR three years of experience using participant‑driven reentry strategies in adult or juvenile corrections, social services, or closely related field.

OR

• Associate’s degree and 4 years’ experience providing reentry/transition support to justice‑involved population.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience providing reentry/transition support to justice‑involved population.

OR

• Master’s degree and 2 years’ experience providing reentry/transition support to justice‑involved population.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to 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 community‑based external stakeholder organizations.
• Ability to build strong rapport with justice involved individuals and use effective engagement strategies to maintain open communication; gauge participant competencies; discuss needs, barriers, and goals; collaborate in problem‑solving; and support each participant's capacity to prioritize action steps.
• Ability to develop proficient skills in group facilitation.
• Ability to work both independently and in close collaboration with system‑and community‑based stakeholders. Demonstrate a willingness to receive, internalize, and learn from feedback to exhibit professional growth.
• Knowledge of prison‑, jail‑ and community corrections‑based standards and rules with the ability to analyze information to identify problems and develop subsequent action and strategic plans. Possession of good interpersonal skills, ability to work without direct supervision, demonstration of high degree of motivation.

For more information or questions about this opportunity, please email [e-mail].