Corrections Specialist 3 (Reentry Navigator) - Wfse 4.7 Transfer

Posting number: 2026-NF03-WFSE-092426(CS3)

Department: Dept. of Corrections

Division: Reentry

Job classification: CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST 3

Posting type: Lateral Transfer

Categories: Corrections

WFSE Article 4.7 Internal Transfer OpportunityCorrections Specialist 3- Reentry Navigator - Position #NF03 Reentry DivisionLongview, 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.

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 WFSE CBA.
• 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.

• Full name
• Personnel number
• Current job title and work unit

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.
• 7 you are not eligible to request another transfer under this Article for 24 months. 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.

High school diploma/GED and5 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 ORthree years of experience using participant-driven reentry strategies in adult or juvenile corrections, social services, or closely related field.

• 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.

Associate's degree and 4 years’ experience providing reentry/transition support to justice-involved population.

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience providing reentry/transition support to justice-involved population.

Master’s degree and 2 years’ experience providing reentry/transition support to justice-involved population.