Program Specialist 3 - SCCC

**Program Specialist 3 – Employee Specialist** Skill Building Unit Stafford Creek Corrections Center Aberdeen, Washington **Hourly Salary:** $34.43-$46.29 **Monthly Salary:** $5,990.00-$8,055.00 **Schedule:** 8:00am-4:30pm (0800-1630) Monday-Friday (Sat/Sun off) The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and Program Specialist 3 for a position at the Stafford Creek Corrections Center located in Aberdeen, WA. The Program Specialist 3 – Employee Specialist, is an integral member of the Skills Building Unit (SBU) and provides essential services for incarcerated individuals with cognitive disabilities/intellectual disabilities in the unit under the direction of the SBU Program Manager. The Program Specialist 3 (PS3) conducts trainings, groups, and provides individual case management care, as it is related to gaining skills and resources necessary for meaningful employment and independent living. (for example; job searching, resume building, interview etiquette). The PS3 works to develop rehabilitation plans with individuals that are in the state of release planning to outline specific employment goals and services needed when they release into the community. The PS3 will lead workshops on building resumes, searching for jobs, preparing for interviews and managing conflict both in the workplace as well as in the community. At the Department of Corrections, we value our nurses and understand how important they are to our patients and their families. Additionally, we offer a great benefit package along with opportunity for professional and personal growth. **COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET WILL INCLUDE:** - A detailed resume - A cover letter outlining your interest in this position The mission of the Department of Corrections is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives". For additional information visit our website at [doc.wa.gov](https://doc.wa.gov/) *Application assessment will be ongoing; the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It’s the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.* **Conduct Skills Training/Classes:** - Conduct classes/training with approved curriculum – as approved by; the Program Manager to conduct skills based learning based on the need of the population, release planning and functions of daily living. - Be able to have knowledge of the other Program Specialist’s approved curriculum and classes so as to be able to provide coverage for the approved classes in the case of absences. - Will present classes within Stafford Creek Corrections Center for the Skills Building Unit between 10-15 hours per week at least. - Developing classes with clear and concise curriculum to be submitted for approval through the Program Manager. Classes must be relevant to release planning and positive/prosocial functioning in the community. - Work in conjunction with the other Program Specialist and Correctional Mental Health Counselor 3 to identify the need for instruction of skills (life based skills, employability, re-entry) along with the Program Manager to develop quarterly programming. **Individual meetings with the Skill Building Unit Participants:** - Participate in Facility Risk Management Team (FRMT) meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings as scheduled for the assigned participants, or if not available provide input to the Classification team through electronic communication to express perspective from a multidisciplinary approach. - Maintain and update Individualized Service Plans designated for the participants assigned to the program. - Conduct re-assessment of skills at least semi-annually based on the SBU development plan. - The PS3 maintains awareness of the participants functioning in the unit. If there are changes in the function of the participant, the information is documented and followed up through the appropriate inquiries…