Superintendent (Exempt), Juvenile Rehabilitation, Aberdeen

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 Rehabilitation (JR) Superintendent (Exempt) 

Location: Aberdeen, WA – Emerging Adults Leadership Program at Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC)

Closes: December 15th, 2024

Salary: $110,832 – $142,512 Annually. The listed salary does not include an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium pay.

We have an opportunity for a leader to take the next step in their career, where they would get the awesome responsibility to standup a new Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) location, Emerging Adults Leadership Program at SCCC, to provide care, custody, treatment, education, vocation and reentry services for committed youth, consistent with the law and the mission, vision, and core values of the Agency. This new location will provide much-needed additional capacity in a setting that supports youth. The position will serve as the Superintendent for the Department of Children, Youth & Families JR location located in Aberdeen, Washington. This position plans and directs all operations of the new location to include all fiscal and support services, food services, maintenance, health and sanitation, safety, education, vocational and work programs, security and custody operations.

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The Opportunity:

The main purpose of this position is to manage, direct and provide leadership for the safe and therapeutic operations of a correctional treatment facility for juvenile offenders between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-five (25). This position provides leadership for the facility consistent with Behavioral Health Agency licensure with the Department of Health (DOH), national standards, and the vision, mission, core values, and strategic plan of JR and DCYF. In partnership with clinical leaders and subject matter experts, the superintendent designs, develops, implements and manages programs and services consistent with national best practices.

This facility provides care, custody, treatment, education, vocation and reentry services for committed youth, consistent with the law and the mission, vision, and core values of the Agency. The facility is part of the Juvenile Rehabilitation continuum of care that includes two secure residential facilities, eight community facilities, and community and parole services.

This position assures appropriate and optimum use of the organization’s resources and enhances the effectiveness of employees through timely performance appraisals and staff professional development opportunities. This position supports effective communications throughout the organization and within the community, assures the highest standards of personal/professional and ethical conduct and supports JR goals for a diverse workforce.

Some of what you will get to do:

• Administer all aspects of a medium-security residential facility housing juvenile offenders.
• Implement facility and program strategic plan, and provide leadership to achieve public protection, quality of life for youth and staff and safe conditions of confinement by developing the mission and goals of the facility.
• Administer, manage, supervise and direct staff within a collective bargaining environment.
• Develop and maintain staffing plan to most effectively utilize human resources. Participate in recruitment, selection, on boarding and training for employees.
• Train, coach, mentor, motivate and model effective performance. Address employee performance issues and initiate disciplinary procedures for just cause.
• Coach and mentor the Juvenile Rehabilitation employees.
• Ensure establishment and maintenance of operational and programmatic standards, expectations, and expenditures.
• Review, inspect and manage facility operations and physical plant to achieve compliance with national, state and local life, health, and safety standards, in collaboration with Capital Facilities Administrator.
• Establish and manage policies and procedures to achieve compliance with local, state and national standards.
• In collaboration with clinical leadership and subject matter experts, implement and provide oversight of evidence and research based, gender specific, and family-oriented treatment services, and manage clinical and administrative support functions.
• Participate with community stakeholders and groups on collaboration and utilization of resources.

Required Qualification:

• Nine (9) years of progressive knowledge of and experience with developing, implementing, applying, and responding to leadership models; national accreditation standards; trends in juvenile and criminal justice; labor relations and law; systems/management change process; program design; group dynamics; political and legislative process; evidence/ research-based and promising programs in juvenile justice; adolescent growth and development; trauma-informed care; dialectical behavior therapy; positive youth development principles; management and engagement of diverse populations; racial and ethnic disparity impact and outcomes management; community engagement; RCW and WAC.

OR

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, in Public Administration, Social Sciences or a closely allied field AND Five (5) years of progressive knowledge of and experience with developing, implementing, applying, and responding to leadership models; national accreditation standards; trends in juvenile and criminal justice; labor relations and law; systems/management change process; program design; group dynamics; political and legislative process; evidence/research-based and promising programs in juvenile justice; adolescent growth and development; trauma-informed care; dialectical behavior therapy; positive youth development principles; management and engagement of diverse populations; racial and ethnic disparity impact and outcomes management; community engagement; RCW and WAC.

OR

• A Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education, in Public Administration, Social Sciences or a closely allied field AND Three (3) years of progressive knowledge of and experience with developing, implementing, applying, and responding to leadership models; national accreditation standards; trends in juvenile and criminal justice; labor relations and law; systems/management change process; program design; group dynamics; political and legislative process; evidence/research-based and promising programs in juvenile justice; adolescent growth and development; trauma-informed care; dialectical behavior therapy; positive youth development principles; management and engagement of diverse populations; racial and ethnic disparity impact and outcomes management; community engagement; RCW and WAC.

AND

• The incumbent must possess expertise in providing services to young people and knowledge of adolescent
• development; at-risk youth and juvenile offender behavior; knowledge of gender specific principles and practices for female populations; principles/techniques and trends in juvenile rehabilitation. Incumbent should also possess knowledge of juvenile risk and protective factors; evidence/researched based intervention programs that reduce recidivism; JR Integrated Treatment Model including Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Functional Family Parole/Therapy; principles of community-based supervision and treatment of sex offenders and offenders with substance abuse and/or mental health issues; principles of casework practices, management, public administration and supervision. Familiarity with: state contracting process; DOP 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 Master Agreement.

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

• Experience with management and delivery of behavioral health services in an intensive, residential treatment
• setting. Preference will be given to supervisory/administrative experience with residential treatment programs
• for juvenile offenders.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze challenging situations in a social services environment and prioritize
• appropriate courses of action applying sound judgment and professional standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles;
• experience providing cognitive behavioral therapeutic interventions.
• Demonstrated competency in relating to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groups. Knowledge of
• group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences related to juvenile delinquency.

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.

Prior to a being hired, a background check including criminal 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. 

This position requires a valid unrestricted (other than corrective lenses) 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 Steven Loduha (Talent Acquisition Manager) at steven.loduha@dcyf.wa.gov 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 (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388. 

More than Just a Paycheck!

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 specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. 

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

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