Juvenile Court Treatment Programs Administrator (WMS2) - Olympia

Full Job Description

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."

Job title: Juvenile Court Treatment Programs Administrator

Location: Olympia, WA

Closes: March 8th, 2026

Salary: $93,696.00 - $117,120.00 Yearly.

The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for a Juvenile Court Treatment Programs Administrator to provide oversight and leadership of program/process improvement, strategic and tactical program development, and policy level changes for juvenile court programs funded by Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR).

The position oversees and directly supervises the ongoing development and coordination of the statewide quality assurance and continuous quality improvement for juvenile court Promising and Evidence-Based Programs.

Additionally, this position supervises and/or oversees JR Headquarters program staff and contractors that manage over 60 statewide contracts or programs and is the agency’s primary point of contact and strategic lead for the implementation and oversight of the Juvenile Court Block Grant and Evidence-Based Expansion (EBE) Grants.

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The Opportunity:

You will serve as the statewide expert for the Chemical Dependency Mental Health Disposition Alternative (CDMHDA), Special Sex Offender Disposition Alternative (SSODA), and the Suspended Disposition Alternative.

The Juvenile Court Treatment Programs Administrator advises the courts on eligibility and suitability of disposition alternatives, on a case-by-case basis, and responds directly on behalf of the agency to inquiries and questions from county juvenile court administrators regarding state funds.

You will contribute to program and process improvements for the agency’s work with juvenile justice partners, carry out primary tactical program development, and recommend changes to the Juvenile Court Programs Administrator regarding the juvenile court EBE and block grants.

Some of what you will do:

• Serve as the primary administrative lead for Juvenile Court Programs.
• Provide advanced professional guidance to the Chief Programming Officer and Juvenile Court Administrators regarding the implementation and cost-effectiveness of programs and disposition alternatives.
• Lead statewide program development, strategic and tactical planning, training, contract development, program evaluation, outcome analysis, monitoring, and continuous quality improvement.
• Oversee contract development and the ongoing supervision of program experts who provide statewide training, consultation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement for promising and evidence-based programs.
• Provide direct supervision to three program staff and one contractor, and professional development, performance management, and accountability of the supervised staff and contractor.
• Review cases for eligibility, suitability, and placement.
• Provide statewide oversight of the CDMHDA inpatient treatment referral Provide process and technical support for all juvenile court disposition alternatives.
• Administer the Alternatives to Detention Grant ($50,000 annually).

Required qualifications:

Nine years of experience in a program management position

OR
A bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, counseling, or related field is required, and have 5 years of experience in a program management position.

AND

Two years of supervisory experience.

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Additionally, applicants must have the following:
• Three years of contract management/monitoring experience.
• Knowledge of principles of management, strategic and tactical planning, juvenile justice program
development, and state and local agency collaboration.

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

• Juvenile justice system.
• Juvenile sentencing standards.
• Policy development and review.
• Advanced principles of quality management, public administration, strategic planning and process improvement.
• State legislative processes.
• RCWs and WACs relating to juveniles and the juvenile interstate compact.
• Outcome based programming and data collection and reporting.
• JR secure facilities and community programs.
• Superior Court processes and county juvenile court service programs.
• Program planning and assessment.
• DYCF or social service agency policy and procedures.
• Current modes of juvenile justice research.
• Specialized treatment and county juvenile court disposition alternatives.
• Computer programs to include Word, Excel, Access, and Smartsheet.

Skills to:

• Communicate effectively across a broad spectrum of professional/managerial/executive levels with other agencies, constituent groups, stakeholders, juvenile court administrators, Tribal representatives, foster care program staff, juvenile justice experts, and juvenile justice researchers.
• Utilize the computer to effectively develop, manage, and report out work assignments.

Ability to:

• Manage statewide projects including program design, implementation and evaluation.
• Develop and enhance working relationships with statewide stakeholders.
• Use consistent independent judgement.
• Coordinate and manage multiple work plans/projects.
• Conduct and manage meetings effectively and facilitate training and presentations.

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).

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.

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