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Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2024-03091
Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: Office of Juvenile Justice
Opening Date: 03/21/2024
Closing Date: 4/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Job Title:Juvenile Justice System Improvement (JJSI) Manager (WMS1)
Location: Olympia, WA - Flexible/Hybrid - This position is fully remote; however, in-person team meetings may occur monthly, or as needed. As this position also monitors grant recipients, occasional travel will occur within Washington state to different juvenile jurisdictions to provide oversight.
Closes: Friday, April 5, 2024
Salary: $ 68,976 - $ 86.220 Annually
The Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ), a subdivision within the Office of Public Affairs, is seeking an enthusiastic and competent Juvenile Justice System Improvement (JJSI) Manager to join us in providing leadership and coordination of our continuous Juvenile Justice System Improvement work. OJJ envisions Washington's children as healthy, educated, and free from violence. Should they come into contact with the Juvenile Justice System, we want that experience to be rare, fair, and beneficial to them. In partnership with the Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice and other system partners, OJJ supports innovation and collaboration to reduce the impact of racial and ethnic disparities throughout the Juvenile Justice System. Please apply today to join our team!
to learn more about DCYF.
The Opportunity:
As a JJSI Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the Juvenile Justice System across the state. Your role will involve providing support to jurisdictions that are replicating the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) and providing staff support to the JDAI State Steering Committee and its workgroups. You will also be supporting the Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice (PCJJ) by coordinating meetings and providing staff assistance. Additionally, you will be managing state-funded grants and pass-through dollars while actively participating as a member of the OJJ Team. With your valuable contributions, you will be helping to create a fair and safe Juvenile Justice System that benefits everyone involved.
Some of what you'll do:
| Required Qualifications:
Note(s):
Degree must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org.
*Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S. Incomplete applications may be screened out of the recruitment process. *
|In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
Demonstrated skills in project management and group facilitation.
How do I apply?In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:
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 new hire, 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.
An unrestricted (other than corrective lenses) driver's license is required.
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Ant'juan D.R. (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at antjuan.ratliff@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 .
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.
2024 - 03091
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 (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 (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 , 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...
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2024-03091
Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: Office of Juvenile Justice
Opening Date: 03/21/2024
Closing Date: 4/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Job Title:Juvenile Justice System Improvement (JJSI) Manager (WMS1)
Location: Olympia, WA - Flexible/Hybrid - This position is fully remote; however, in-person team meetings may occur monthly, or as needed. As this position also monitors grant recipients, occasional travel will occur within Washington state to different juvenile jurisdictions to provide oversight.
Closes: Friday, April 5, 2024
Salary: $ 68,976 - $ 86.220 Annually
The Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ), a subdivision within the Office of Public Affairs, is seeking an enthusiastic and competent Juvenile Justice System Improvement (JJSI) Manager to join us in providing leadership and coordination of our continuous Juvenile Justice System Improvement work. OJJ envisions Washington's children as healthy, educated, and free from violence. Should they come into contact with the Juvenile Justice System, we want that experience to be rare, fair, and beneficial to them. In partnership with the Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice and other system partners, OJJ supports innovation and collaboration to reduce the impact of racial and ethnic disparities throughout the Juvenile Justice System. Please apply today to join our team!
to learn more about DCYF.
The Opportunity:
As a JJSI Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the Juvenile Justice System across the state. Your role will involve providing support to jurisdictions that are replicating the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) and providing staff support to the JDAI State Steering Committee and its workgroups. You will also be supporting the Partnership Council on Juvenile Justice (PCJJ) by coordinating meetings and providing staff assistance. Additionally, you will be managing state-funded grants and pass-through dollars while actively participating as a member of the OJJ Team. With your valuable contributions, you will be helping to create a fair and safe Juvenile Justice System that benefits everyone involved.
Some of what you'll do:
- Coordinate and provide leadership, technical assistance, support, training, and quality assurance for Washington's JDAI sites in replicating the core strategies of JDAI and related activities.
- In collaboration with the JDAI State Steering Committee Co-Chairs and Work Group Chairs, plan, coordinate, and facilitate quarterly statewide JDAI Steering Committee meetings and workgroup meetings.
- Coordinate with the Washington State Center for Court Research on the JDAI Biennial Report.
- Establish and maintain a program to amplify the voices, stories, experiences, and innovation of youth, families, local jurisdictions, and system partners in the continuous Juvenile Justice System Improvement work all JDAI sites are consistently engaged with.
- Be available to support sites as they navigate political trends in response to the interaction between continuous System Improvement, best practice research, and juvenile crime.
- Manage and monitor contracts with agencies of state, local, and tribal government, and with non-profit agencies, for compliance with contractual requirements - including JDAI sites.
- Review and recommend for approval fiscal and programmatic contract revisions/amendments with contractors and sub-grantees.
- Serve as one of the professional staff to the PCJJ.
| Required Qualifications:
- Eight (8) years in total of equivalent education and experience working in or with local Juvenile Justice jurisdiction(s) developing and managing projects, implementing programs, managing grants and/or contracts, and data analysis.
OR - An Associate's degree.
- Six (6) years of responsible experience working in or with local Juvenile Justice jurisdiction(s) developing and managing projects, implementing programs, managing grants and/or contracts, and data analysis.
OR - A Bachelor's in public policy, social services, court administration, public administration, criminal justice, political science, education, or closely allied field.
- Four (4) years of responsible experience working in or with local Juvenile Justice jurisdiction(s), developing and managing projects, implementing programs, managing grants and/or contracts, and data analysis.
OR - A Master's degree (or higher) in public policy, social services, court administration, public administration, criminal justice, political science, education, or closely allied field.
- Two (2) years of responsible experience working in or with a local Juvenile Justice jurisdiction(s), developing and managing projects, implementing programs, managing grants and/or contracts, and data analysis.
Note(s):
Degree must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org.
*Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S. Incomplete applications may be screened out of the recruitment process. *
|In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
- Experience with/in the following areas:
- The Washington State Juvenile Justice System and the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative.
- Juvenile justice-specific federal and state laws.
- Best practices regarding Juvenile Justice System Improvement.
- Computer and software proficiency, including Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel.
- The Washington State Juvenile Justice System and the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative.
How do I apply?In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:
- Current resume detailing experience and education.
- Cover Letter
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 new hire, 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.
An unrestricted (other than corrective lenses) driver's license is required.
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Ant'juan D.R. (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at antjuan.ratliff@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 .
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.
2024 - 03091
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 (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 (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 , 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...
