Associate Superintendent (WMS02) - Snoqualmie, Echo Glen Children's Center

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:Associate Superintendent (WMS02)
Location: Echo Glen/Snoqualmie, WA - Regular onsite attendance is required.
Closes: Friday, April 17, 2026
Salary:$93,696.00 - $117,120.00 Annually. The salary does not include a 5% premium for employees working in King County, or an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium.

Schedule: Midday (11-7pm) 5 days a week.

The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is seeking an experienced and mission-driven leader to join Echo Glen Children’s Center, a secure Juvenile Rehabilitation facility serving youth. This vital role contributes to our mission by providing strong leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight within a secure juvenile rehabilitation setting. It oversees and manages assigned areas of the Echo Glen Children’s Center, including residential living units, mental health services, safety and sanitation, education, vocational training, treatment programs, and security operations.

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The Opportunity:
As an Associate Superintendent, you will report directly to the Superintendent and serve as a key member of the facility’s executive leadership team. You will provide oversight of daily operations while advancing DCYF’s mission, vision, values, strategic goals, and the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM). You will exercise independent judgment in matters related to youth classification, custody, rehabilitation, transfer, and release. This position is one of three Associate Superintendents and includes direct supervision of staff and responsibility for maintaining safe, effective, and compliant facility operations. Your leadership will ensure each unit meets policy expectations while fostering a safe, secure, and developmentally appropriate environment for both staff and youth.

By joining our leadership team, you will have a direct and lasting impact on the safety, rehabilitation, and future success of the youth we serve. If you are committed to accountable leadership, operational excellence, and meaningful rehabilitation outcomes, we invite you to bring your expertise to Echo Glen Children’s Center.

Some of what you will do:

• Provide leadership and oversight of the PREA Compliance Manager, ensuring fidelity to the Prison Rape Elimination Act and coordinating PREA audits.
• Oversee ensure youth receive age-appropriate and developmentally responsive therapeutic interventions and that all legal and documentation requirements are met.
• Maintain fidelity to Performance-based Standards (PbS) and oversee robust religious and volunteer programs.
• Oversee Work-Based Learning, education, and vocational opportunities and related contracts.
• Oversees; recruitment and hiring of a qualified and diverse workforce, promoting a positive work environment.
• Ensure fidelity and provide direction on the implementation of the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM)/ Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) In coordination with the other Associates Superintendent(s).
• Ensure compliance with Labor and Industries claims, Child Protective Services investigations, and DCYF internal investigation processes, including PREA
• Review and manage serious incident reports to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Address youth complaints in accordance with policy requirements.
• Serve as Designated Suicide Prevention Specialist or Officer of the Day on a rotating basis, responding to critical incidents and emergencies.
• Manage contracts and contribute to budget oversight while supporting cost-effective operations
• Participates in the planning, implementation and monitoring of institutional programs for
  consistent application of policy. Recommends and makes strategic decisions related to outcomes.
• Administer efficient and effective programs and services.

Required Qualifications:

Seven years of professional experience in a management level position overseeing significant project or program implementation in a social service or similar organization.

AND

One year supervisory experience.

OR

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education; in Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a closely allied field AND Five years of professional experience in a management position overseeing significant project or program implementation in a social service or similar organization.

AND

One year supervisory experience.

OR

Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, in Public Administration, Social Sciences or a closely allied field, AND Four years of professional experience in a management position overseeing significant project or program implementation in a social service or similar organization.

AND

One-year supervisory experience.

AND

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

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

• Previous demonstrated knowledge of principles of management; staff development and training; state personnel policies regarding hiring and supervision; RCWs and WACs relating to juvenile justice, juvenile behavior, and family dynamics; causes and theories of delinquency and understanding of adolescent growth and development; cultural diversity and competency; budget planning and expenditures; strategic planning, process improvement and performance measures; application of Collective Bargaining Agreements, personnel administration and Merit System Rules as related to the functioning of the institution and the state juvenile correctional system; development of policies and procedures governing the operation of programs and the conduct of employees and youthful offenders.
• Have the skills and abilities to supervise, mentor and train managerial and treatment staff; communicate effectively in writing and orally with staff, clients, and families, the public, service agencies, and the media; interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations as related to juvenile offenders; delegate responsibility and direct multiple departments and responsibilities; commit to the Dialectical Behavior Therapy treatment model and role model for others.

How to apply:
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:

• Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications.
• Current resume detailing experience and education.

Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) was created to be a comprehensive agency exclusively dedicated to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children, youth, and families regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other socioeconomic factors. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity.

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.

This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid 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 DCYF Recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or emailsupport@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.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUSTattach 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.