Corrections Facility Education Navigator (Cedar Creek Corrections Center) Job Listing at Bellevue College in Littlerock, WA (Job ID 15423)

Description

About Us  

Centralia College is on a 30-acre campus of modern buildings set among walking paths, lawns, and native plantings just a few blocks from the heart of Centralia, Washington. The college has served students in the Lewis County region since 1925 and is the oldest continuously operating community college in Washington State. The city of Centralia is a historic railroad and river shipping hub with a vibrant downtown and railway station.

As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.

In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Centralia College is committed to the success of all students, and thus also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington and one juvenile facility. In total, the college serves more than 4,800 students annually. For nearly 100 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.

Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and enhancing and supporting our diverse community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. We encourage applicants with demonstrated experience collaborating with, and serving, people from a wide range of backgrounds.

For more information on Centralia College and the Centralia area, call 360-736-9391 or visit www.centralia.edu.

Job Description  

Under direct/general supervision of the Director of Corrections Education, this exempt position is responsible for creating pathways for incarcerated students in vocational programs, GED, and college degree programming. Supporting individuals to locate education and employment resources upon release to the community.

This position is designed to fulfill in part a contract awarded by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to operate a correctional education program in accordance with an interagency agreement with Washington Department of Corrections (DOC).  Centralia College and its employees working in corrections education are expected to follow all Centralia College, SBCTC, and DOC policies, IT and other security requirements, follow DOC Operational Memorandums, and comply with the Superintendent's directives.

*All work is performed on-site at the Cedar Creek Corrections Center in Littlerock, WA*

Duties and Responsibilities  

The Corrections Facility Education Navigator will assist incarcerated students to identify a clear educational pathway and support the student through completion of their educational credential.  Support may include assisting students to further their education beyond a high school credential through higher education and/or vocational programming, assisting education program completers in job search and job referral to employment opportunities related to the student's training and qualifications, and cultivating post-release opportunities for students with organizations and employers in the community. Core navigator services include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in facility orientations and provide ongoing guidance on accessing postsecondary and/or pre-apprenticeship programs available to students during incarceration. 
• Guide reintegration into higher education, vocational, and/or apprenticeship settings post-release including two- and four-year colleges. 
• Develop educational plans with students to be incorporated into the Individual Reentry Plans (IRP) with counselors, the Department reentry navigators, community corrections staff, and multidisciplinary teams in accordance with RCW 72.09.270. 
• Assist students with applying for college including completing and submitting financial aid and scholarship applications, coordinating phone calls or virtual meetings with colleges and/or apprenticeships in the community, addressing student loan debt, and establishing repayment plans. 
• Engage incarcerated students who complete their high school equivalency to explore additional pre-apprenticeship and post-secondary education opportunities, including access to employment data on specific programs. 
• Assist students with acquiring high school and postsecondary transcripts from previous educational programs. 
• Coordinate with Community-Based Education Navigators to facilitate a smooth transition from prison to postsecondary education and apprenticeship programs including two- and four-year colleges. 
• Utilize the Department-provided Monthly Education Assistance data report to identify and engage in outreach to incarcerated individuals close to release and provide education resources as needed. 
• Document case notes and navigation services provided to students in OMNI, including Chronos and Scorecard regularly. 
• Participate in Board Navigator meetings, the Department Reentry Navigators meetings, and other trainings/meetings as assigned to facilitate sharing information, resources, and best practices to enhance the effectiveness of the navigator program.
• Successful completion of DOC's CORE Academy.
• Complying with DOC and College reporting requirements
• Overseeing computer lab use, assisting students with basic computer skills and monitoring for approved safety and security practices
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications  

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with major study in a related field (i.e., justice studies, human services, counseling, social work, education, etc.).

OR

Equivalent education/experience.

AND

Ability to pass the DOC security clearance

Physical Requirements  

• Constantly sitting or standing for long durations of presentations/meetings.
• Constantly moving about the correctional center to accomplish objectives.
• Constantly communicates information orally and in writing.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, copy machine, and computer printer.

Working Conditions

• All work is performed inside the Cedar Creek Corrections Center. 

Conditions of Employment  

This is a twelve (12) month per year, full-time professional technical overtime eligible exempt position. The salary is $54,210 - 54,210 (DOQ/DOE) annually depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The state of Washington provides a comprehensive benefits package for state employees. The position may participate in the TIAA/CREF retirement system.

DEADLINE: The screening committee will begin their first review on March 5, 2026. Position is open until filled.

Compensation

Annual Salary: $54,210 - 54,210 (DOQ/DOE)

Application Process

Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:

• Online Application
• Cover Letter that addresses your interest in the position and ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.
• Detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications.
• List of at least three professional references with contact information. References are typically contacted after interviews.

Eligibility to Work  

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

Background Check  

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. 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.

Sexual Misconduct

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers.  By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.   

EEO Statement  

Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, (360)623-8943.

The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call (360)623-8943.

Jeanne Clery Statement  

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report-Centralia College's Annual Crime/Security Report is available here, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-623-8947.

Title IX Statement  

Centralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX.

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