The DC Office of the Ombudsperson for Children (OFC) is seeking a Juvenile Justice Oversight Director to provide independent monitoring, data analysis, and reporting on Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) facilities and services, improving systemic outcomes, safety, and service access for youth in DYRS care and custody. The role conducts facility site visits, investigates complaints, tracks statutory and court-ordered compliance, and reports to the OFC Ombudsperson with responsibility to the D.C. Council. This is a hybrid role in Washington, DC.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Provide independent monitoring, data analysis, and reporting on DYRS facilities and services to improve systemic outcomes, safety, and service access for youth
Conduct regular announced and unannounced facility site visits (YSC, NBYDC, and other local and out-of-area facilities); evaluate conditions and operations against juvenile-justice best practices
Receive, log, and investigate complaints about facility conditions and service delivery, including allegations of policy or legal violations affecting youth safety
Identify systemic themes and reforms across investigations
Track DYRS adherence to the ROAD Act (2024) and progress on Jerry M Work
Plan goals and indicators
Investigate and report on systemic issues (needs assessments, service planning); consult with District agencies on structural or service-delivery improvements
Track, monitor, and verify DYRS corrective actions; prepare quarterly performance reports and corrective-recommendation documents and format approved reports for public posting
Numbers & Facts
Location
Washington, DC
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
$40–$47 Per Hour
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or graduate/higher-level degree in juvenile justice, social work, or a related field appropriate to the position (criminal justice, case management, or facilities management experience may apply)
Advanced, comprehensive knowledge of juvenile-justice policies and procedures and Federal and District legislation
Experience conducting facility assessments and complaint investigations and reaching neutral, objective conclusions
Ability to prepare and present recommendations on complex, highly sensitive issues based on analysis and evaluation
Strong oral and written communication with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with all legal requirements
Able to work hybrid in Washington, DC with regular onsite reporting and facility site visits
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
About Company
About Tecknomic Tecknomic is a technical staffing firm partnering with government and Fortune 500 clients across manufacturing, engineering, and technology. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected-veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Skills
Juvenile Justice
Monitoring
Youth Rehabilitation
complaint investigation
Case Management
REPORT WRITING
Policy Analysis
Skills
Child and Youth Servicesunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
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