NEOGOV · 15 hours ago
Corrections Specialist 3 (Cultural Specialist) - Reentry Navigator (4.7 WFSE Internal Transfer)
Spokane County – Other, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$6,043/mo - $8,123/mo
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Corrections Specialist 3 (Cultural Specialist) to join the Reentry Navigator Unit within the Department of Corrections. This role involves providing reentry support to justice-involved individuals, particularly focusing on Alaskan Native, Veteran, and Native American populations, while collaborating with various community and system-based stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a member of reentry care teams that may include institution and community supervision staff, iCoach representatives, family, faith-based support, mentors, housing providers, Health and Human Service providers, and community support
Work with individuals that are Alaskan Native, Veteran, and Native American
Develop collaborative relationships with external entities such as county, city, and regional jails, residential/outpatient treatment facilities, housing organizations, and health and human services providers
Utilize participant-driven reentry strategies in adult or juvenile corrections, social services, or closely related fields
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/GED and 5 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 OR three years of experience using participant-driven reentry strategies in adult or juvenile corrections, social services, or closely related field
OR Associate's degree and 4 years' experience providing reentry/transition support to justice-involved population
OR Bachelor's degree and 3 years' experience providing reentry/transition support to justice-involved population
OR Master's degree and 2 years' experience providing reentry/transition support to justice-involved population
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
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
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.
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.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
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.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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