Classification Counselor 2

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Company: State of Washington

Location: Shelton, WA 98584

Description:

Salary: $5,855.00 - $7,869.00 Monthly
Location : Mason County - Shelton, WA
Job Type: Agency Internal - Permanent
Job Number: 2025-02279
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: Prisons - WCC
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Classification Counselor 2
Internal DOC Only - Full Time - Permanent
Location: Shelton, WA
Salary Range: $5,855 - $7,869 Monthly

Description:

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking highly motivated and talented individual for the position of a Classification Counselor 2 at the Washington Corrections Center (WCC) in Shelton, Washington.

The Washington Corrections Center is a Reception and Diagnostic Center. The facility is a close-custody facility with the primary responsibility to process, test, and classify all adult male felons sentenced to prison in Washington State. The facility has seven living units and houses 1,700 incarcerated individuals. There are about 500 incarcerated individuals screened and assessed each month. WCC is also the major hub for transfer of incarcerated individuals to and from facilities throughout the state.

We are searching for an adaptable and dependable team member who has excellent written and verbal communication skills to assume the critical role of Classification Counselor 2 and ensure WCC is operating in support of the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the agency.

Duties
Duties:

As a Classification Counselor 2 some of your duties will include:
  • Manage a caseload of adult criminal incarcerated individuals
  • Determine the incarcerated individuals documentation and program needs
  • Prepare and submit Incarcerated Individuals release plan
  • Counsel and inform incarcerated individuals regarding community resources.
  • Work with internal and external entities to facilitate Incarcerated Individuals re-entry plan
  • 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, offender and stakeholders
  • Complete paperwork for special visits, funeral outings, job referrals, end of sentence review packets, extended family visits, marriages, psychological evaluation requests, offender to offender correspondence and out of state and international transfers
  • Maintain communication with Incarcerated individuals to assist with attorney calls, child custody/support hearings with DSHS and courts, and family contact through crisis/emergency situations.
  • Enforce court ordered conditions and impose DOC conditions
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:

  • One year as a Classification Counselor 1 in Washington State service


OR

  • A Bachelor's degree involving major study in sociology, psychology, social work, criminology, or closely related field


AND

  • One year of experience in adult or juvenile corrections, rehabilitation, or social casework

Additional qualifying experience will substitute year-for-year for up to two years of the required education.

  • A Master's degree in one of the above fields of education will substitute for the year of required experience


*Note: Note: Corrections experience means that the focus of the work is dealing directly with offenders a majority of the time.
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 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.
  • A completed application packet will include:
    • A cover letter outlining how you meet the qualifications for this position,
    • A detailed chronological resume,
    • At least (3) three professional references

- A professional reference is identified 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.
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.

Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information

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:
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.
  • This position maybe represented by a bargaining unit.
  • 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.
  • 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

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' web site.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application

process, please email Amanda.Bentz@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 360-427-4586. For TTY service, please

call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
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' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022
01

Please select which best describes your education and experience for this position.
  • None of the above
  • One year as a Classification Counselor 1 in Washington State Service.
  • 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.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by US Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) and one year of social service or corrections experience.? A Master's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Criminology, or closely related field will substitute for the year of required experience.

02

Are you a current DOC employee?
  • Yes
  • No

03

How many years of experience do you have working in Adult Corrections, Juvenile Corrections, Rehabilitation, or Social Casework?
  • O to 24 months experience
  • 25 to 48 months experience
  • 49 to 72 months experience
  • 73 months or more experience

04

How many months of experience do you have writing job-related reports within a social service or correctional setting?
  • I have NONE of this experience.
  • I have LESS than 18 months of this experience.
  • I have 18 - 35 months of this experience.
  • I have 36 - 47 months of this experience.
  • I have 48 - 59 months of this experience.
  • I have 60, or MORE, months of this experience.

05

How many months of experience do you have interviewing people within a social service or correctional setting?
  • I have NONE of this experience.
  • I have LESS than 18 months of this experience.
  • I have 18 - 35 months of this experience.
  • I have 36 - 47 months of this experience.
  • I have 48 - 59 months of this experience.
  • I have 60, or MORE, months of this experience.

06

How many months of adult corrections, juvenile corrections, or social service experience do you have in client/offender treatment, custody or case management?
  • I have NONE of this experience.
  • I have LESS than 12 months of this experience.
  • I have 12 - 23 months of this experience.
  • I have 24 - 35 months of this experience.
  • I have 36, or MORE, months of this experience.

07

How many months of experience do you have explaining rights, obligations, or procedures to adult or juvenile incarcerated individuals?
  • I have NONE of this experience.
  • I have LESS than 12 months of this experience.
  • I have 12 - 23 months of this experience.
  • I have 24 - 35 months of this experience.
  • I have 36, or MORE, months of this experience.

08

Have you performed work in which you were required to communicate effectively and frequently with a variety of customers in difficult situations (for example by defusing anger, calming people, working with people who have communications challenges, discussing unpleasant options, or dealing with threatening situations, etc.)?
  • Little or no experience performing this work.
  • Occasionally performed this work along with other assigned duties.
  • Performed this work almost daily as a major part of my work duties for 1-11 months.
  • Performed this work almost daily as a major part of my work duties for 12- 23 months.
  • Performed this work almost daily as a major part of my work duties for 24 months or more.

09

If hired for this position, do you currently possess required documents to allow you to legally work within the United States? The attached link lists acceptable documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
  • Yes
  • No

10

If hired for this position, will you require employer sponsorship, either now or in the future?
  • Yes
  • No

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