WFSE Transfer | Corrections Specialist - Domestic Violence Treatment

Overview

WFSE Article 4.7 Internal Transfer Opportunity – Corrections Specialist 4, Position #DB65. Reentry Division - Domestic Violence Treatment Program.

Location:

Spokane, WA.

Hours:

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Work hours are determined by unit needs and at the discretion of the unit supervisor.

This job opening is available to internal transfer candidates ONLY under Article 4.7 of the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) 2025-27 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

• Note:
  
  The original description focuses on qualifications and process rather than enumerated day-to-day duties. Responsibilities are implied by the role as a Corrections Specialist in the Reentry Division – Domestic Violence Treatment Program and related program work, but explicit day-to-day duties are not listed in the source text.

• Permanent DOC employee with permanent status in the class being recruited for in this job posting.
• Currently in a position represented by WFSE.
• Apply, obtain/maintain Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor registration per RCW 18.19.030 within 30 days of hire.
• An agency affiliated counselor may provide counseling services as part of employment for a recognized agency. Applicants may provide services within the agency for up to 60/90 days while the Department of Health processes the application. (
  
  Note:
  
  values shown in the source text use and formatting that may be unclear; retain as described in the original.)
• Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral science (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Counseling) from an accredited college/university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or CHEA, or foreign equivalent.
• An exception/waiver from the education requirement may be granted per WAC 388-60B-0210 if it does not violate applicable laws; the employee must possess year-for-year professional experience equivalent to the related bachelor’s degree and the department determines equivalency at the program manager’s discretion.
• Two (2) years of demonstrated experience providing individual or group domestic violence intervention treatment, mental health treatment, chemical dependency treatment, or sex offense treatment. Demonstrated experience must include six (6) months of work in group treatment.
• Note:
  
  A Master’s degree may substitute for one year of the required demonstrated experience.
• Additional clarification: work experience in treatment/therapy to groups includes planning, implementation, and direct client treatment services; may be obtained during master’s degree internships.
• Licensing as a Psychologist, Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor may be substituted for the Affiliated Counselor registration. Continuing education and adherence to licensure requirements apply.

If you meet the criteria above and are interested in transferring to this position, please submit a request to docreentrytransfers.gov. Reference the position number(s) and include the following information:

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

Note, per the CBA:

• If you requested a transfer under Article 4.7 and you refused the offer, you cannot request another Article 4.7 transfer for 12 months.
• If you have accepted a transfer under Article 4.7 you are not eligible to request another transfer under this Article for 24 months.

For more information or questions about this opportunity, please email raven.richman.gov or call .