CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST 3 (REENTRY NAVIGATOR) - WFSE 4.7 TRANSFER

State of Washington; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington in Longview, WA seeks a Corrections Specialist 3 - Reentry Navigator to join the Reentry Navigator Team. This internal transfer opportunity requires eligibility under Article 4.7 and permanent DOC status, serving at the Longview Reentry Center.

The role emphasizes collaboration with system and community resources, strong communication, and ability to engage diverse participants. Location is the Longview facility with standard office hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5 years’ experience providing reentry/transition support to justice-involved population.
• Three years experience with system/community resources or relevant entities OR three years using participant-driven reentry strategies.
• Associate’s degree with 4 years’ reentry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ reentry experience.
• Master’s degree with 2 years’ reentry experience.

Responsibilities

• Member of the Reentry Navigator Team within the Reentry Division.
• Collaborate with institution and community supervision staff, iCoach representatives, family, mentors, housing and health providers.
• Support care teams with community partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Rapport building

Group facilitation

Independent work

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

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 - Position #NF03

Location: Longview, Washington

The Department of Corrections (DOC) has a permanent, full time Corrections Specialist 3 opening available within the Reentry Navigator Unit. Position NF03 is located at the Longview Reentry Center in Longview, 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.

Eligibility and Criteria

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 4.7 of the WFSECBA.
• You are a permanent DOC employee.
• You currently hold permanent status in the class being recruited for in this job posting.
• 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.

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

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.

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.

Candidates must also meet the following criteria to be appointed:

• Have demonstrated or been assessed to have the position specific skills, abilities and qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• Have no disciplinary action(s) in your personnel file for the past twelve months and have no pending disciplinary action or be under investigation.
• Have no repeated performance issues being addressed, as documented in the your supervisory file.