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Job Description
Our vision is to ensure that "All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community".
Job Title:
Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 2 (JRO2)
Location:
Snoqualmie, WA | Daily on-site attendance is required for this position.
Close Date:
Open until filled.
Salary:
JRO2 $33.40 hourly, JRO1 $31.79 hourly. The salary does not include a 5% premium for employees working in King County, or an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium. The salary also does not include the 2% general wage increase effective July 1, 2026.
Job Type:
On-Call - work is intermittent in nature, sporadic and it does not fit a particular pattern, there is no set schedule or minimum guaranteed hours. However, there may be opportunities to work an average of 20-40 hours per week. Employees in these positions must be available for all shifts including Day (6am-4pm), Swing (1pm-11pm) and Graveyard (10pm-8am), which includes weekends, and holidays. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for a Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 2 to join our team at Echo Glen Children's Center to provide security and safety services for residents, staff, and visitors in our juvenile rehabilitation residential facility. Click here to learn more about DCYF .
The Opportunity:
You will assist counselors on the floor, be a positive role model to our youth residents, intervene, if necessary, when conflicts arise, and ultimately, ensure a safe and secure environment for our youth to learn new ways of relating to themselves and others, and prosper. You will learn about the Juvenile Rehabilitation philosophy and treatment model, which will prepare you for a variety of career advancement opportunities as you support rehabilitative programming for our youth. This job is a director/mentor for JRO1 security staff. Some of what you will do: Proactively maintain awareness of verbal and written information from previous shifts. Operate communication devices such as two-way radio, and telephone. Recognize and assess problem situations and immediately responds to emergent situations. Assess youth behavior for risk to self and others. Supervise youth during administration of prescription and non-prescription medications. Monitor and supervise youth at all times, and intervene by using Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) approved methods and techniques for verbal de-escalation, physical control and/or restraints as necessary to restore safety and order. Conduct routine and random security duties including perimeter, grounds, building checks, headcounts, Suicide Precaution Level (SPL) checks, key control, room searches for contraband and pat/frisk and strip searches according to policy. Escort/supervises youth during facility movements and appointments. Perform basic data and retrieval functions using computerized system, and input incident reports and client tracking into the Automated Client Tracking (ACT) system.
Required qualifications:
The goal class is a Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 2 however, we will consider candidates at the Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 1 level, with a path to meet the qualifications through an In-Training plan. Selected candidates must advance to the goal classification of Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 2 within 12 months of hire. Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 2: One year as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 1. OR One year of relevant experience (full-time equivalency) in counseling, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, psychology, sociology, behavioral health, or social service. AND The ability to take action to learn and grow. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Note:
Two years of college will substitute for one year of experience. Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 1: One year (full-time equivalency) of demonstrated work experience or volunteer work AND The ability to take action to learn and grow. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Note:
Two years of college will substitute for one year of experience. In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: Two or more years of experience in the areas of work such as: social services, youth group activities, security guard, correctional officer, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work; or a certificate of completion in a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) or, a certificate of completion in a police or reserve police academy or military training program.
Previously demonstrated:
Understanding of adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles. Experience providing cognitive/behavioral therapeutic interventions. Competency in relating to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groups. Knowledge of basic juvenile correctional system, rehabilitation objectives in juvenile institutions, basic interviewing and counseling theories and techniques, basic concepts, fundamentals, and principles of individual and group behaviors, introductory psychology of deviant behavior, and crisis intervention methods and techniques. Ability to obtain pertinent information during interviews, assist in rehabilitation of juvenile offenders, apply rules, regulations, and procedures, appraise situations, and remain calm and in control in crisis situations and deescalate situations. Ability to speak and write clearly, establish and maintain effective working . 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. Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what's listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit- Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB) . This position requires at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver's license. This position is included a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
For more information:
https://wfse.org/ . This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. 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) the 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. 04884
