Community Corrections Specialist II

Note : This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the end date listed. Current Washington County Employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Job Type: Regular Pay Range: $33.34 - $40.56 Hourly Department: Community Corrections FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt About the Opportunity: Community Corrections Specialist I $28.72 to $34.96/hour Community Corrections Specialist II $33.34 to $40.56/hour Community Corrections is currently hiring for a Bilingual/Non-Bilingual Community Corrections Specialist I/II. The Community Corrections Specialist I/II monitors the daily activities of adult offenders in a 24-hour residential, minimum-security treatment and work-release facility. Employees maintain security, coordinate the activities of residents, make certain they follow the facility regulations or procedures, and interact with residents by providing information and assistance. Depending on qualifications, appointments to these positions could be as either a Community Corrections Specialist I or II. Community Corrections Specialist I incumbents will advance through flexible staffing to the Community Corrections Specialist II position after demonstrating full-skill proficiency in all responsibilities, duties and obtaining a Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) certification. These positions work within a facility operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Community Corrections Specialist I/II positions will be assigned to work day, swing or night shifts, and must be willing to be scheduled to work on holidays and weekends. Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: Relevant procedures and practices to effectively monitor residents in a facility similar to the job classification. Behavior and adjustment problems of adult offenders. Human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, learning, and motivation as it applies to residents in a minimum-security setting. Counseling techniques used to encourage behavioral change and appropriate life decisions. Group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, ethnicity, and cultures and how they apply to the residential setting. Skills to: Provide coaching and guidance to residents. Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate. Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Speak to others to effectively convey information. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, residents, or the public from diverse groups and backgrounds. Maintain complete and accurate records and write reports typical to the position. Ability to: Effectively communicate with persons of varying socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Make immediate decisions when dealing with crisis situations. Tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong. Deal effectively with people who exhibit aggressive or violent behavior. Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior even in very difficult situations. Be sensitive to others' needs and feelings, and helpful to others. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from different backgrounds and represent members of the public, coworkers, and/or vendors. To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use these links: Community Corrections Specialist I Community Corrections Specialist II About the Department/Division: Washington County's Community Corrections Center is a 24-hour, 7-days per week minimum security facility. This 215-bed facility provides justice involved adults with a structured living environment, while focusing on accountability, employment, treatment, and skill-building. Programs include outpatient chemical dependency treatment, cognitive skills training, emotional regulation skills training, and medication management. Washington County Community Corrections serves an important role in keeping our community safe. Community Corrections supervises approximately 3,000 Adults on Supervision (AOS) using a range of evidence-based strategies, while working in partnersh