In a Juvenile Rehabilitation Division, serve as a technical expert in a specialty area including but not limited to substance use disorder, vocational training, youth who sexually offend, reentry, mental health, employment.

1. Participates on statewide oversight committees for program development in a specialty area as listed above.

2. Participates in the development of local program policies and procedures; monitors program operations for compliance with bulletins, contract requirements and other applicable WAC/RCW requirements.

3. Serves as a technical expert and support resource to staff to achieve management and treatment goals for youth.

4. Serves as a treatment specialty liaison between the courts, attorneys, law enforcement, schools, treatment facilities, community groups and/or agencies. Assists in contract negotiation, development and monitoring.

Serves as an expert and resource to staff to provide services to residents;

Maintains a substance Use Disorder Professional Certification (SUDPC) if required;

Conducts initial assessments and evaluations of youths to determine their needs for specialized treatment; maintains demographic profile of each youth coming through the program; makes recommendations and outside referrals for necessary testing;

Coordinates and facilitates pre-treatment and treatment groups for youths; is responsible for after-care program;

Conducts specialized treatment groups in coordination with case managers;

Informs management on program related issues;

Conducts visits to other facilities to gather updated program related information in a specialized field for case management consultation and information gathering;

Oversees urinalysis program;

Conducts case management on occasional basis in outpatient programs;

Knowledge of: causes and treatment of juvenile legal system involved young people; human growth and adolescent development; state juvenile justice system; operating principles and treatment philosophy of a juvenile rehabilitation system; interagency procedures; state laws, regulations and administrative codes pertaining to juvenile legal system involved young people determinate sentencing; crisis intervention and processes and techniques of de-escalation of situations; work group supervision and facilitation of youths; management and supervisory theory and practices; case management; community resources; verbal and written communication; report writing; negotiation and mediation techniques; community networking; contract negotiation and writing.

Ability to: apply and implement juvenile rehabilitation system laws, policies, procedures and philosophy; interview and counsel youths; motivate youths and maintain organization; recognize and identify problems and needs of youths; assess crisis and problematic situations; remain calm, take control and de-escalate dangerous situations; gain confidence and trust of youths; use authority constructively; provide individual, group, and family counseling; direct and supervise groups; direct and supervise staff; manage and implement projects and programs; negotiate and write contracts; communicate clearly and effective verbally and in writing; network with groups, agencies and community; represent agency in a professional and positive manner.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

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