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Indian Co

Correctional Treatment Specialist (Community Treatment Specialist)

Indian Co, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.To be considered for the position, you must meet the following:Basic Requirements:A. Degree: that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.ORB. Combination of education and experience - that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences, and that provided applicants with knowledge of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a 4-year degree as shown in A above.Evaluation of Education:

Courses, such as sociology, correctional administration, criminal justice, government/political science, psychology, social work, counseling, and other related social or behavioral science courses may be used to satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement.Evaluation of Experience:

Experience must have been gained in (1) casework in a correctional institution or in another criminal justice setting; (2) counseling in any setting, provided it required diagnostic or treatment planning skills to achieve specific social or occupational goals; or (3) work treating persons in need of social rehabilitation.ANDIn addition to the basic requirements, you must have:Education:

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.Experience:

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.Some examples of this qualifying experience are:Experience providing drug treatment to a diverse population in a mental health, drug treatment, or correctional setting.Experience monitoring trends, issues, and statistics related to drug abuse, mental health, and sex offender treatment and community corrections at the federal, state, and local levels.Experience in procurement, administration, accounting, auditing, monitoring and certifying expenditures and reviewing and verifying internal accounting practices, cost data and operating budgets.Experience reviewing contract quotes/proposals to include required documentation and providing a summary of findings to the contract officer.ANDSelective Factors:Applicants applying for this position

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also possess one of the following Selective Factors. In the event you do not possess one of the Selective Factors, you will be found ineligible for the position.21 semester hours of graduate course work in alcohol and/or drug abuse.OR30 months of professional experience in counseling drug and/or alcohol abusers.NOTE:

All applicants must submit transcripts (see education section) or clearly address the professional experience in their resume to be found qualified. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.

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