Juvenile Rehabilitation Field Operations Administrator (WMS2) - Seattle

Salary: $99,418.00 - $124,272.00 Annually
Location : King County - Seattle - Downtown Business, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: Juvenile Rehabilitation: Operations & Programs
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: 10/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
INTERNAL ONLY: We are accepting applications from DCYF staff only. Current DCYF employees are encouraged to apply.
Job Title: Juvenile Rehabilitation Field Operations Administrator

Location: Based in Seattle, WA. Coverage area is King, Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish counties.

Closes: Thursday, October 22, 2026

Salary: $99,418 - $124,272 Yearly
We are looking for a Juvenile Rehabilitation Field Operations Administrator (WMS2) to assist in the planning, implementation, staff utilization, and monitoring of all regional programs for consistent application of policy, procedure and delivery of services. We're looking for proven leadership skills and a desire to make a difference in the lives of children and families.
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The Opportunity:

As a key member of the Regions 3&4 management team and statewide leadership team, the Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) Field Operations Administrators is responsible for oversight and administration of regional service coordination and contracts. You will lead and provide direct supervision of a designated regional team providing community reentry services to youth and young adults. This Administrator ensures that regional services are delivered to all youth, young adults and families served in Community Facilities, Community Transition Services, parole supervision and Community Assisted Reentry. You will also support the Regional Administrator with Tribal Relations and DCYF Policy 10.03 planning. If you are an expert in reentry services and are ready for the next step in Juvenile Rehabilitation, this may be the next opportunity for you! Apply today and join our supportive team.
Some of what you will do:

• Make final determinations on decisions for Community Assisted Reentry, Community Transition Services, and regional treatment services and contracts.
• Administer treatment services for the assigned regions by monitoring and ensuring fiscal accountability of multiple community-based contracted services throughout the region.
• Manage, direct, coordinate, and supervise delivery of regional juvenile justice and rehabilitative reentry treatment programs and direct services.
• Lead the recruitment and selection of new employees, ensure adequate onboarding and orientation of new team members, and ensure all mandatory initial and annual training is completed.
• Supervise professional juvenile justice and contracted staff, volunteers, and interns.
• Teach, coach, and mentor staff.
• Develop performance standards, equip staff, develop office expectations, procedures and protocols, resolve problems and evaluate programs and staff.
• Responsible for the statewide development and implementation of performance measures at all levels.
• Provide clinical guidance and consultation as needed.
• Proactively resolve issues and improve case planning and service delivery.
• Ensure services are delivered across sections in a timely and streamlined manner that best supports the needs of youth, young adults, and families.
• Develop quality improvement strategies to improve services to a diverse

Required qualifications:

• Nine years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivery of youth programming or casework, social, health, or chemical dependency treatment programs.

OR

• A Bachelor's degree in social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field, and six years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivery of youth programming or casework, social, health, or chemical dependency treatment programs.

OR

• A Master's degree in social work, a health or social science, public administration, or a related field, and five years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivery of Juvenile Justice related youth programming or casework, social, health, or chemical dependency treatment programs.
• Four years of this experience must include the supervision of professional staff.
• No less than two years managing current juvenile justice interventions with expertise and/or knowledge of juvenile justice trends within the last ten years.
• At least two years of experience managing service contracts for youth or young adult (YYA) focused services.
• Previous experience working in a community setting and possess a high level of knowledge of community resources.

Possess expertise in providing services to youth and have an understanding of:

• Adolescent development.
• At-risk youth and juvenile offender behavior.
• Principles techniques and trends in juvenile rehabilitation.

Possess knowledge of:

• Juvenile risk and protective factors.
• Evidence/researched based intervention programs that reduce recidivism.
• Community transition services.
• JR's integrated treatment model including Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Functional Family Parole Therapy.
• Principles of community-based supervision and treatment of youth who have sexually offended and offenders with substance abuse and or mental health issues.
• Principles of casework practices, management, public administration and supervision.

Familiarity with:

• The State contracting process.
• Department of personnel specifications.
• Washington state juvenile Justice Act.
• Washington Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington as it pertains to juveniles.
• DCYF administrative policies.
• JR policies.
• Case law.
• Collective bargaining master agreement.

In addition to these required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Utilize cultural competency to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with clients, subordinate staff and other individuals across cultures, focusing on understanding and respecting the strengths of the clients including their heritage, cultural beliefs and values, communication and learning styles.
• As and demonstrate knowledge of Government-to-Government relations as it relates to tribal partnerships.
• Possess and demonstrate knowledge of OSPI Educational System and Employment Programming supports and services for JR clients.
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with law enforcement, courts, providers/vendors, community stakeholders and with internal/external statewide professionals.
• Evaluate, compile, and organize data into reports and policies.
• Direct and evaluate the work of others.
• Understand, conceptualize, structure, and administer quality assurance programs.
• Apply principles of rehabilitation and public safety to a variety of complex family situations to lead staff in making decisions that keep young people and the public safe.

How do I apply:

Complete the online application and attach the following documents to your profile:

• Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• Current resume detailing experience and education.

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver's license.

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.

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Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specifi