Community Corrections Caseworker

Job Summary

The Community Corrections Division is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Caseworker position. Caseworkers engage with a diverse group of adult offenders who may face various health, mental health, alcohol, and substance abuse challenges. We are looking for candidates with experience working with at-risk adults in behavioral health organizations, correctional facilities, or security-focused environments, including conducting assessments, developing programs, and providing individual and group counseling related to behavior and program orientations.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine programming level and eligibility, including criminal history and motivation for change.
• Evaluate offenders to determine risk level and place applicants in Electric Home Detention (EHD) or Community Center for Alternative Programs (CCAP).
• Screen referrals for program eligibility.
• Provide daily one‑on‑one and group counseling services addressing behavior, finances, stress management, and program orientation.
• Conduct field monitoring with random visits to employment/training sites to ensure compliance; prepare release schedules.
• Manage daily case files and maintain contracts with clients, attorneys, courts, victims, and agencies; provide counseling, confront behavior, report violations, and remove non‑compliant participants.
• Manage case load according to behavioral modification plans and assess daily activities for compliance.
• Evaluate treatment needs, develop treatment plans, and ensure compliance with program rules and court orders.
• Facilitate and monitor involvement with social service providers.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in criminal justice, social or behavioral sciences, or a high school diploma/G.E.D. with five years of direct experience in intake interviews, screening, case management, and/or client assessments.
• Understanding of evidence‑based practices for working with offenders.
• Experience using computers and electronic database programs for inquiries and records management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relational database use in daily tasks.

• Experience conducting Risk Need Assessments.
• Experience facilitating cognitive behavioral groups.
• Training in Motivational Interviewing.
• Experience in a behavioral health organization or corrections field.

• One year of full‑time experience working with at‑risk adults in a correctional or security‑oriented environment.
• Three to five years of professional, full‑time work experience identifying, interviewing, and assessing individuals with behavior, mental health, drug, and/or alcohol-related issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Prior experience in a therapeutic community.
• Completed Motivational Interviewing coding with a recognized trainer.

Submit a current resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications. Completion of the full King County application and supplemental questionnaire is required. Resumes or letters of interest alone will not substitute for a full application. For questions about the application process, contact the recruiter listed on this announcement.

40‑hour work week; overtime eligible. Must be available for all shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

King County Yesler Building (400 Yesler Way), downtown Seattle.

Position represented by Public Safety Employees Union, Non‑Commissioned Employees.

Candidates must complete a thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting, criminal history check, and reference checks.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement (pension and 457(b) plan).
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass.
• 12 paid holidays plus two personal holidays.
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave.
• Parental, family, medical, and volunteer leave.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Wellness programs.
• Onsite activity centers.
• Employee giving and assistance programs.
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, where applicable.
• Training and career development programs.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions.