Juvenile Rehabilitation Living Unit Manager (WMS1) - Snoqualmie

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Job Title:

Juvenile Rehabilitation Living Unit Manager (WMS01)

Location :

Snoqualmie, WA Closes:

Open until filled

Salary:

$78,816 - $ 98,520 Annually. The salary does not include an additional 5% premium pay for employees working in King County or an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for a Juvenile Rehabilitation Living Unit Manager at Echo Glen Children's Center in Snoqualmie, WA. This position oversees and administers all aspects of an institution living unit within a maximum/medium security residential facility for justice-involved youth and young adults, providing leadership over treatment, transition, and reentry programming delivered in alignment with JR's Integrated Treatment Model. Click here to learn more about DCYF .

The Opportunity:

As a Living Unit Manager at Echo Glen Children's Center, you will lead a team of staff delivering evidence-based rehabilitative services to youth and young adults in a 24/7 secure residential setting. You will ensure safety, security, and program quality while developing your staff and maintaining the highest standards of care. This is meaningful leadership work for someone who is committed to transforming outcomes for justice-involved youth.. This role requires someone who is grounded, mission-driven, and ready to lead in a highly accountable environment where your judgment and presence matter every day. Some of what you will do: Administer all aspects of a maximum/medium security institution residential program, including daily operations, safety and security standards, scheduling, and program delivery. Supervise, develop, and evaluate staff within a collective bargaining environment; participate in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and personnel investigations. Provide weekly consultation and didactic team meetings to ensure adherence to the Integrated Treatment Model; train, coach, and mentor supervisors and direct care staff. Ensure up to 40 youth and young adults receive evidence-based treatment including weekly individual DBT counseling sessions, skills groups, and monthly family contacts with proper documentation. Ensure youth and young adults are placed in the appropriate unit or program to receive specialized treatment for SUD, sex offense, and mental health needs. Maintain adherence to internal and external audit requirements including PREA, PbS, NCCHC, CYF Safety Management, and Department of Health standards; ensure corrective action plans are completed and implemented on time. Oversee reentry planning and ensure all youth releasing from the program receive a Reentry Team Meeting (RTM) and a completed Reentry Plan upon release. Manage unit budget and personnel costs including scheduling to optimize programming and thoughtfully limit overtime use. Participate as a member of the institution management team; serve as Administrative Officer of the Day or Designated Suicide Prevention Specialist on a rotating basis. Effectively de-escalate youth situations and respond to emergencies using JR-approved skills and techniques.

Required Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education and experience totaling eight (8) years in the following: social service, institutional settings, rehabilitative settings, educational settings, professional work environments, or coaching in a work environment. OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, in Public Administration, Social Sciences or a closely allied field, and four (4) years of professional experience. OR A Master's degree in public administration, Social Sciences or a closely allied field, and three (3) years of professional experience. OR Two years as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Supervisor or Juvenile Rehabilitation Coordinator. AND The ability to take action to learn and grow. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others. The incumbent must possess expertise in providing services to youth and young adults and have an understanding of adolescent development; at-risk behavior; principles, techniques, and trends in juvenile rehabilitation; juvenile risk and protective factors; evidence-based intervention programs that reduce recidivism; JR's Integrated Treatment Model including Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Functional Family Parole/Therapy; principles of supervision and treatment of Substance Use Disorder (SUD), youth with sex offenses, and/or mental health issues; and principles of casework practices, management, public administration, and supervision. Also familiarity with Human Resource 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, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement is required.. In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: Supervisory experience with residential programs in juvenile justice. Ability to analyze challenging situations in a social services environment and prioritize appropriate courses of action applying sound judgment and professional standards. Understanding of adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles; experience providing cognitive and behavioral therapeutic interventions. Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, and societal trends and influences related to juvenile delinquency. Commitment to racial equity and experience working effectively with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds; understanding of institutional and systemic barriers for children and families of color. Ability to use verbal de-escalation and self-defense techniques approved for intervention with verbally and/or physically aggressive youth or young adults. Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills. How do I apply? Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents: 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 mission 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. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. 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 Talent Acquisition Specialist . If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com . Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their

DD214, NGB

Form 22 or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) t he social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here . DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment. 03374