Recreation & Athletics Specialist 3 - WSP
Full Time
Walla Walla, WA
Posted
Job description
Description
Recreation & Athletics Specialist 3
Washington State Penitentiary
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
The Department of Corrections is seeking highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of a Recreation & Athletics Specialist 3 at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, Washington.
The Department of Corrections (DOC), as a partner in the criminal justice system, enhances public safety, administers criminal sanctions and programs in accordance with the law and provides leadership for the future of corrections in Washington State.
The Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) is comprised of 3 Close Custody Units, 3 Special Housing Units, 2 Intensive Management Units, 2 Medium Units, 2 Minimum Housing Units and a Hospital. In all, WSP houses approximately 2,000 offenders and employs approximately 1,000 staff.
Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all offenders can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.
Duties
Plans and carries out leisure, social and modified recreational activities to include, wellness, barbershop, other supervised recreational activities, and assists with in-cell curio for offenders. To include seriously mentally ill and protective custody in the Specialized Housing Units.
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Develops recreational activities,( leisure and social) to include all levels of fitness, interest, and limitations (to include mental/physical limitations) that falls under DOC and WSP 540.105 policy.
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Assist living units on the processing of the in-cell curio program per DOC 540.105
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Confers with clinical and other staff members to determine recreation programs for individuals or groups.
- Work alongside the tool sergeant, custody staff and Recreation Athletic Supervisor 4 to ensure all security policies and procedures are followed in the recreation center, gym, yard, and weight pile.
- Performs security, safety and sanitation, tool and equipment checks
- Issues tools/equipment per (WSP 420.500)
- Issues and maintains chemicals per (WSP 890.030)
- Maintains accurate records of all tools and chemicals used in recreation/ safety and sanitation, daily equipment accountability forms.
- Screens offender eligi bility through job assignments and develops a training program for all job activities. Keeps offender work records and files.
- Screens offenders to ensure workers and sports officials are cross quad approved; ability to work with all offenders in the close custody groups/specialized housing according to the job assignment process
- Updating morning exercise class lists and setting the callout schedule. Ensuring there are no schedule conflicts with other programs.
- Respond in a timely manner to paper kites and CePrison kiosk messages.
Qualifications
Preferred:
A Bachelor's degree involving major study in either (a) recreation or therapeutic recreation*, (b) music, drama, or physical education, or (c) psychology, sociology, or education with a minor in recreation, physical education, music, or drama and two years of paid, professional recreation experience.
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One year of experience as a Recreation and Athletics Specialist 2.
Note: Therapeutic recreation includes providing individualized assessments and treatment which are goal-oriented and directed towards rehabilitation and modification of specific physical, emotional, mental or social behaviors.
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Experience and/or knowledge of several fields of recreational activities, including specialized knowledge in at least two broad areas, such as sports, music, social activities, and or hobby crafts.
- Ability to plan, organize and lead institution recreation programs; adapt recreation policies, methods, and techniques to specific operational situations.
- Supervise and train league officials, fitness instructors, and other recreation related duties.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees.
- Establish and maintain effective records and reporting systems. '
- Understand and apply DOC policies and procedures relative to the program area and specific job duties.
Supplemental Information
Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement
Employees of the WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. You may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet this requirement due to a medical or religious necessity.
For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.
I IMPORTANT NOTES:
What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement
Employees of the WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. You may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet this requirement due to a medical or religious necessity.
For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.
I IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
**Please note:
Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
- A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
- This position may be represented by a bargaining unit
What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
- Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
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