Professional Development Specialist (PS4) - Snoqualmie

Salary : $61,404.00 - $82,512.00 Annually

Location : King County - Snoqualmie, WA

Job Type : Full Time - Permanent

Job Number : 2025-01512

Department : Dept of Children, Youth, and Families

Division : Juvenile Rehabilitation : Operations & Programs

Opening Date : 02 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Salary Information : The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description

This position is stationed at Echo Glen Children's Center in Snoqualmie. There may be occasional travel to Green Hill in Chehalis to deliver training, approximately every other month.

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 : Professional Development Specialist (PS4)

Location : Snoqualmie, WA

Closes : Friday, March 14, 2025

Salary : $61,404.00 - $82,512.00 Yearly.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) has an opportunity for a professional who specializes in training, to work with a state-wide training group using adult learning principles to provide training that is trauma informed and culturally responsive for staff in residential and community programs. This includes youth and family engagement, case management, counseling, milieu coaching, and reentry planning, as well as verbal de-escalation and other strategies, policies, and procedures that are intended to maintain safe and professional relationships and program environments.

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The Opportunity (Program Specialist 4) :

in this role, you will manage the Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) training program, deliver approved agency curricula to DCYF, JR staff, and oversee the local coordination of training programs in their area of operation. The delivery of expert instruction helps employees strengthen and maintain safe and therapeutic living environments and coaching / counseling relationships. We are looking for a diverse pool of candidates, both internal and external. We will give external candidates with excellent training skills and alignment with the DCYF mission and priorities consideration in addition to internal candidates.

Some of what you will do :

• Manage the New Employee Onboarding program of staff for the area of operation to include scheduling all trainings during the staff's first year of employment.
• Manage mentorship programs for new employees within the organization.
• Manage refresher training programs for all employees within the organization
• Coordinate all scheduling and delivery of training within the Organization.
• Develop and manage training schedules for all programs within the organization or regional area of responsibility.
• Work with managers and appointing authorities to ensure training schedules, delivery and participation meet the needs and requirements of the agency, and problem-solve issues with training quality and consistent completion.
• Create and maintain rosters, and reporting documents for all training / mentorship programs within the organization.
• Forecast training requirements and track compliance.
• Coordinate and ensure the advancement of data collection as it relates to training and complete summary reports using workforce data.
• Review established training objectives, lesson plans, training materials, and instructional methods prior to the beginning of assigned courses.
• Participate in quality assurance processes with other members of the training unit.
• Travel as necessary to multiple locations within the organization to observe training.
• Deliver JR-approved curriculum on the proper use and application of culturally responsive and trauma-informed training that aligns with best practice principles of risk, need, and responsivity.
• Test / Evaluate new employees in the classroom or structured on-the-job observation setting.
• Provide training statewide as needed.

What we are looking for :

Bachelor's degree in social services or field related to personnel development.

An equivalent combination of education and experience totaling four years.

Two or more years of professional experience in application of adult learning principles.

A minimum of two years of experience working in a juvenile justice-related field including working with youth in residential and / or community facilities and programs, with an understanding of pertinent RCW and WAC.

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

How do I apply?

In addition to completing the online application, attach the following documents to the profile :

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.

Incumbent must hold a valid driver's license when operating a state or privately owned vehicle on official state business.

This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information :

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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 - If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application / interview process, contact David Ozment (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at 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.

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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.

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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 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

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

Select the response that best describes your experience / education.

If you have an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling four years, describe how / where you gained this education / experience. Your answer should be reflected in the work history and / or education section of your application. If you do not have this experience, please write "none".

Do you have two or more years of professional experience in the application of adult learning principles?

Which of the following best describes your experience training in the juvenile justice, behavioral health and / or rehabilitation field?

Which of the following best describes how long you have used skills in oral and written communications to present training to a variety of audiences?

Do you have a minimum of two years of experience working in a juvenile justice-related field including working with youth in residential and / or community facilities and programs, with an understanding of pertinent RCW and WAC.?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

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 will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. Are you willing to undergo a background check as a condition of employment?

How did you hear about this career opportunity (select all that apply)?

Required Question

Salary : $61,404 - $82,512