Program Specialist 4 - Chemical Dependency Professional

• This position contributes to the Department of Corrections by providing expertise and technical assistance to ensure the delivery of substance abuse services in alignment with evidence-based practices at WCC.
• Reports to the Program Specialist 5 working out of WCC's receiving unit.
• Monitors the admission of offenders sentenced to specialized sentencing alternatives or other triaged populations screened and assessed for substance use disorders.
• Determines work priorities according to established policies and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists in the timely movement of offenders between units for the substance use disorder assessments and between facilities for treatment.
• Ensures the offenders are assessed and identified for treatment at receiving facilities. 

REQUIRED:

Associates degree with a Social Service or Criminal Justice focus from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a foreign equivalent.

Chemical Dependency Professional (Initial and continuous unencumbered licensure in the State of Washington)

Candidate will be required to submit official academic transcripts upon employment.

PREFERRED:

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a foreign equivalent.

Professional experience and understanding of evidenced based treatment delivery practices.

Professional experience using OMNI, SharePoint, Target, or other offender tracking system.

Experience within DOC environment.

'The mission of DOC is to improve public safety.'
 
For additional information about the agency, please visit www.doc.wa.gov. 
 
IMPORTANT NOTES:

IT IS A REQUIREMENT TO:

• Provide a Letter of Interest - Explain how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.  It should also explain why you are the ideal candidate.
• Provide a Resume.
• Provide a minimum of three (3) professional references in the references section of your application. The Department of Corrections defines a professional reference 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. Failure to provide this information may result in your application not being considered for this position.

• Your answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience section in your application or you may not be considered for this position. Resumes will not replace the completed "Work Experience" section in your online application. 
• You may be disqualified if your work experience does not include information used to: 1) Meet the minimum qualifications of the job and 2) back up your answers to the supplemental questions. Only complete applications will be considered. Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions and attach all required documents.

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  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 in close proximity to 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 may 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.

• Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.
• Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
• Promote inclusiveness.
• Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.