Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 2 (JRO2) - Ellensburg

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 Class:Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 2 (JRO2) Full-Time
Location:Ellensburg, WA
Closes: Sunday May 3rd, 2026
Salary:JRO2$4,320 - $5,812 monthly, JRO1$4,119- 5,531 monthly. The indicated rate does not include a 5% on-site 24/7 facility premium.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for a Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 2 (JRO2) at Parke Creek Community Facility, a minimum security juvenile rehabilitation community facility serving adjudicated young people in Ellensburg, WA.

In this role, you will provide direct supervision, transportation, monitoring, and community accountability for residents while supporting rehabilitative programming. You will also serve as a direct mentor for JRO1 security staff, playing an important role in building team capacity and maintaining a safe, structured environment.

The Opportunity:

As a Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 2, you will work directly with youth in a community residential setting, helping to maintain safety, support behavioral change, and model pro-social behavior. This position operates under general supervision and works a rotating schedule that may include day, swing, or graveyard shifts on weekdays and weekends.

If you are someone who is calm under pressure, committed to youth rehabilitation, and ready to show up every day for young people who need it most, we want to hear from you.

Some of what you will do:

• Provide supervision and monitoring of all resident whereabouts; conduct routine and random headcounts, bed checks, building integrity checks, room searches for contraband, and pat searches.
• Document security breaches, behavioral incidents, resident behaviors, and daily activities accurately in the legal log and ACT reporting system.
• Recognize and assess problem situations; intervene to maintain safety and security using JR-approved de-escalation methods and techniques.
• Support case management goals by engaging, motivating, coaching, and redirecting residents toward targeted behavior change.
• Supervise resident self-administration of prescription and non-prescription medications daily.
• Transport and monitor residents to and from school, work, activities, and community-based appointments; complete daily rosters as directed.
• Complete intake and release inventory for residents; inspect rooms for cleanliness and contraband.
• Awaken residents and supervise completion of facility chores to meet health and hygiene standards; serve and supervise meals.
• Notify appropriate JR personnel, law enforcement, and parents or guardians in the event of escapes.
• Perform general facility cleaning, monitor inventory, collect urinalysis samples, and complete required documentation.

Required qualifications:

One year of relevant experience (full-time equivalency) in counseling, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, psychology, sociology, behavioral health, or social service.

OR

Two (2) years of college.

AND

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

Note: Two years of college will substitute for the one year of experience.

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

• Two or more years of experience in the areas of work such as: social services, youth group activities, security guard, correctional officer, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work; or a certificate of completion in a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC); or, a certificate of completion in a police or reserve police academy or military training program.
• Understanding of adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles
• Experience providing cognitive/behavioral therapeutic interventions.
• Competency in relating to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groups.
• Knowledge of basic juvenile correctional system, rehabilitation objectives in juvenile institutions, basic interviewing and counseling theories and techniques, basic concepts, fundamentals, and principles of individual and group behaviors, introductory psychology of deviant behavior, and crisis intervention methods and techniques.
• Ability to obtain pertinent information during interviews, assist in rehabilitation of juvenile offenders, apply rules, regulations and procedures, appraise situations, and remain calm and in control in crisis situations and deescalate situations.

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) 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.

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

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 visitPublic Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).

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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.

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