State of Washington
Executive Director, Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds (OFCO)
State of Washington, Walla Walla, Washington, United States
Executive Director, Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds (OFCO)
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Description
Please Note:
The starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidates’ qualifications within the starting salary range of $101,508 - $168,000 annually. This position is also subject to King County premium pay, per WAC 357-28-203. Our physical office is located in Tukwila, WA and is a hybrid position with the ability to telework. However, you will need to travel to in-person activities, meetings, and events according to business needs.
Terms of Appointment:
Per RCW, the governor shall appoint an ombuds, with consent of the senate, who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor, shall be a person of recognized judgment, independence, objectivity, and integrity, and shall be qualified by training or experience, or both, in family and children's services law and policy. The appointed shall hold office for a term of three years and shall continue to hold office until reappointed or until his or her successor is appointed.
Why work for the
Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds
?
Our mission is to protect children, youth and families from harmful agency action or conduct. We also ensure agency officials and state policy makers are aware of system-wide issues and recommendations in the child protection and child welfare system to strengthen families and improve outcomes for children and youth.
If you believe every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and protected—and you’re ready to hold systems accountable when that doesn’t happen—this role may be for you.
The job opportunity
We’re looking for a new Director to lead the Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds (OFCO). It’s a big job with a big purpose: to identify system issues and recommendations to improve outcomes for children and families involved in state systems, investigate complaints, push for change, and make sure no one falls through the cracks. This office is independent, and your voice will carry weight in policy conversations that directly impact vulnerable communities across the state.
You’d be stepping into a leadership role where your work influences child welfare, juvenile rehabilitation, and family services. You’ll lead a team of passionate professionals who care deeply about fairness, justice, and safety. You’ll also work with state agencies, lawmakers, the governor’s office, and community groups to fix systemic problems and promote better outcomes.
In your day-to-day, you’ll guide investigations into complaints—especially those involving safety risks to children. You’ll make decisions about how to resolve problems and push for improvements. Sometimes that means recommending changes in policy. Sometimes it means intervening in a specific case. You’ll also take a broader look at systems—reviewing facilities, analyzing trends, and keeping watch over how agencies serve children, youth, and families.
This role involves a lot of collaboration and a lot of responsibility. You’ll need to navigate government systems while maintaining independence and advocating for what’s right. You’ll represent the office in the media, with lawmakers, and in public conversations about child safety and family well-being. You’ll also take care of your team—providing leadership, oversight, and the support they need to do this challenging and important work.
You'll be part of the Governor’s Small Agency Cabinet and help shape the state’s approach to protecting children and strengthening families. You might have a background in child welfare, social work, law, advocacy, or public policy—or another path that’s helped you understand systems and how they impact real people. What matters most is that you’re grounded in equity, and ready to speak up on behalf of those who can’t always speak for themselves. It’s a chance to lead with heart, act with integrity, and make real, lasting change.
Duties
The Director Ombuds is accountable for the OFCO’s duties and responsibilities as set forth in RCW 43.06A and include:
Reviewing complaint investigation findings and determines OFCO’s response to prevent or correct harmful state action impacting a child or family involved with the child welfare system. Engaging with the DCYF administrators to resolve problematic issues identified in OFCO complaint investigations. Developing recommendations to improve our child welfare and juvenile rehabilitation systems. Directing OFCO’s participation in the DCYF’s Executive Child Fatality and Near Fatality Reviews. Periodically reviewing the facilities and procedures of state institutions, including juvenile rehabilitation facilities serving children, youth and families and state-licensed facilities or residences to ensure compliance. Developing policy recommendations to the Governor, legislature, and agency officials to improve the state child welfare system, juvenile rehabilitation, and protect children and youth, and strengthen families. Producing annual and special reports describing OFCO’s work, investigation findings, and recommendations. Testifying before the legislature regarding OFCO’s recommendations and child welfare issues. Engaging with stakeholder groups, the governor’s office, legislators, state agencies and the media regarding proposed changes to law, policy, or practice to improve state services for families, children and youth. Reporting to the DCYF Family Oversight Board on systemic child welfare issues. Providing administrative oversight for all office administrative matters, including human resources, complaint data management, budgetary and contract management, program development, public education and outreach, research, training, technical assistance, and information technology.
Qualifications
What we need you to bring
Required Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of the Washington State child welfare system, juvenile rehabilitation, court process, and experience interpreting laws, agency rules, policies and procedures governing the DCYF. Understanding of the independent and neutral role of an ombuds. Organizational management experience including budget, workflow, projects, and supervising and managing staff including directing and evaluating the work of others. Experience analyzing and evaluating complex child welfare and juvenile rehabilitation issues often involving child safety and conflicting policy goals and facilitating effective solutions. Understanding of the disparate impact of child welfare and juvenile rehabilitation involvement on BIPOC families. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience producing written reports, and communicating with policymakers, stakeholders and the media.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in social work or Juris Doctorate. Experience working with senior agency executives and policy makers. Experience implementing continuous improvement practices to increase efficiency and effective services to constituents. Two years or more of management experience in child welfare related field. Strong strategic planning, policy development and program management skills.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. Don’t let doubts stop you from applying for this position. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it or contact us with questions about the required qualifications and how your experience relates to them.
Supplemental Information
What We Offer
We foster a culture of integrity, innovation, inclusion, and belonging. We value both learned and lived experiences, believing that diversity makes us stronger. To support your health and well-being, we offer a variety of benefit programs for our employees.
Here’s a quick glance at some of the unique benefits that we offer:
An environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging Tuition reimbursement Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 12 paid holidays, 14 paid vacation days (minimum), and 12 days of sick leave per year State retirement programs
Application Process:
Once you’ve decided to apply for a state government job, you’ll complete an online application to showcase your qualifications. Keep in mind that once you submit the application, a real person is going to read it. We do not use AI or other technology that screens your application and rejects it. So please be sure to provide clear and detailed information about your work history so your qualifications can be accurately assessed. We will contact the top candidates directly to schedule interviews. If you need reasonable accommodation in applying, please call 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
When completing your application, we encourage you to attach all of the following:
Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position Resume: that details your applicable experience and education. References: at least three professional references and their contact information.
Questions
Our Staff ASL interpreter is available to all deaf and hard of hearing applicants. For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process, please email us at TalentAcquisition@ofm.wa.gov.
The Office of the Governor is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply.
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.
Read About Our Benefits
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 WAC 357-31-165(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 WAC 357-31-165(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 WAC 357-58-175, 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, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) 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
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 07-21-2025
01
Please briefly describe your experience with the Washington State child welfare system, juvenile rehabilitation, and court process, including your ability to interpret laws, agency rules, policies and procedures governing the DCYF. If you do not have this experience, type N/A.
02
Please select all that apply. I have experience and or knowledge of the following:
Managing budgets. Supervising, evaluating and managing staff. Analyzing and evaluating complex child welfare and juvenile rehabilitation issues. Producing written reports. Communicating with policymakers, community partners and the media. Understanding of the independent and neutral role of an ombuds. Understanding of the disparate impact of child welfare and juvenile rehabilitation involvement on BIPOC families. None of these Apply Required Question
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Executive Director, Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds (OFCO)
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State of Washington Executive Director, Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds (OFCO)
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Executive Director, Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds (OFCO)
role at
State of Washington Description
Description
Please Note:
The starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidates’ qualifications within the starting salary range of $101,508 - $168,000 annually. This position is also subject to King County premium pay, per WAC 357-28-203. Our physical office is located in Tukwila, WA and is a hybrid position with the ability to telework. However, you will need to travel to in-person activities, meetings, and events according to business needs.
Terms of Appointment:
Per RCW, the governor shall appoint an ombuds, with consent of the senate, who shall serve at the pleasure of the governor, shall be a person of recognized judgment, independence, objectivity, and integrity, and shall be qualified by training or experience, or both, in family and children's services law and policy. The appointed shall hold office for a term of three years and shall continue to hold office until reappointed or until his or her successor is appointed.
Why work for the
Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds
?
Our mission is to protect children, youth and families from harmful agency action or conduct. We also ensure agency officials and state policy makers are aware of system-wide issues and recommendations in the child protection and child welfare system to strengthen families and improve outcomes for children and youth.
If you believe every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and protected—and you’re ready to hold systems accountable when that doesn’t happen—this role may be for you.
The job opportunity
We’re looking for a new Director to lead the Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds (OFCO). It’s a big job with a big purpose: to identify system issues and recommendations to improve outcomes for children and families involved in state systems, investigate complaints, push for change, and make sure no one falls through the cracks. This office is independent, and your voice will carry weight in policy conversations that directly impact vulnerable communities across the state.
You’d be stepping into a leadership role where your work influences child welfare, juvenile rehabilitation, and family services. You’ll lead a team of passionate professionals who care deeply about fairness, justice, and safety. You’ll also work with state agencies, lawmakers, the governor’s office, and community groups to fix systemic problems and promote better outcomes.
In your day-to-day, you’ll guide investigations into complaints—especially those involving safety risks to children. You’ll make decisions about how to resolve problems and push for improvements. Sometimes that means recommending changes in policy. Sometimes it means intervening in a specific case. You’ll also take a broader look at systems—reviewing facilities, analyzing trends, and keeping watch over how agencies serve children, youth, and families.
This role involves a lot of collaboration and a lot of responsibility. You’ll need to navigate government systems while maintaining independence and advocating for what’s right. You’ll represent the office in the media, with lawmakers, and in public conversations about child safety and family well-being. You’ll also take care of your team—providing leadership, oversight, and the support they need to do this challenging and important work.
You'll be part of the Governor’s Small Agency Cabinet and help shape the state’s approach to protecting children and strengthening families. You might have a background in child welfare, social work, law, advocacy, or public policy—or another path that’s helped you understand systems and how they impact real people. What matters most is that you’re grounded in equity, and ready to speak up on behalf of those who can’t always speak for themselves. It’s a chance to lead with heart, act with integrity, and make real, lasting change.
Duties
The Director Ombuds is accountable for the OFCO’s duties and responsibilities as set forth in RCW 43.06A and include:
Reviewing complaint investigation findings and determines OFCO’s response to prevent or correct harmful state action impacting a child or family involved with the child welfare system. Engaging with the DCYF administrators to resolve problematic issues identified in OFCO complaint investigations. Developing recommendations to improve our child welfare and juvenile rehabilitation systems. Directing OFCO’s participation in the DCYF’s Executive Child Fatality and Near Fatality Reviews. Periodically reviewing the facilities and procedures of state institutions, including juvenile rehabilitation facilities serving children, youth and families and state-licensed facilities or residences to ensure compliance. Developing policy recommendations to the Governor, legislature, and agency officials to improve the state child welfare system, juvenile rehabilitation, and protect children and youth, and strengthen families. Producing annual and special reports describing OFCO’s work, investigation findings, and recommendations. Testifying before the legislature regarding OFCO’s recommendations and child welfare issues. Engaging with stakeholder groups, the governor’s office, legislators, state agencies and the media regarding proposed changes to law, policy, or practice to improve state services for families, children and youth. Reporting to the DCYF Family Oversight Board on systemic child welfare issues. Providing administrative oversight for all office administrative matters, including human resources, complaint data management, budgetary and contract management, program development, public education and outreach, research, training, technical assistance, and information technology.
Qualifications
What we need you to bring
Required Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of the Washington State child welfare system, juvenile rehabilitation, court process, and experience interpreting laws, agency rules, policies and procedures governing the DCYF. Understanding of the independent and neutral role of an ombuds. Organizational management experience including budget, workflow, projects, and supervising and managing staff including directing and evaluating the work of others. Experience analyzing and evaluating complex child welfare and juvenile rehabilitation issues often involving child safety and conflicting policy goals and facilitating effective solutions. Understanding of the disparate impact of child welfare and juvenile rehabilitation involvement on BIPOC families. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience producing written reports, and communicating with policymakers, stakeholders and the media.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in social work or Juris Doctorate. Experience working with senior agency executives and policy makers. Experience implementing continuous improvement practices to increase efficiency and effective services to constituents. Two years or more of management experience in child welfare related field. Strong strategic planning, policy development and program management skills.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. Don’t let doubts stop you from applying for this position. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it or contact us with questions about the required qualifications and how your experience relates to them.
Supplemental Information
What We Offer
We foster a culture of integrity, innovation, inclusion, and belonging. We value both learned and lived experiences, believing that diversity makes us stronger. To support your health and well-being, we offer a variety of benefit programs for our employees.
Here’s a quick glance at some of the unique benefits that we offer:
An environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging Tuition reimbursement Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 12 paid holidays, 14 paid vacation days (minimum), and 12 days of sick leave per year State retirement programs
Application Process:
Once you’ve decided to apply for a state government job, you’ll complete an online application to showcase your qualifications. Keep in mind that once you submit the application, a real person is going to read it. We do not use AI or other technology that screens your application and rejects it. So please be sure to provide clear and detailed information about your work history so your qualifications can be accurately assessed. We will contact the top candidates directly to schedule interviews. If you need reasonable accommodation in applying, please call 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
When completing your application, we encourage you to attach all of the following:
Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position Resume: that details your applicable experience and education. References: at least three professional references and their contact information.
Questions
Our Staff ASL interpreter is available to all deaf and hard of hearing applicants. For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process, please email us at TalentAcquisition@ofm.wa.gov.
The Office of the Governor is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply.
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.
Read About Our Benefits
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 WAC 357-31-165(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 WAC 357-31-165(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 WAC 357-58-175, 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, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) 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
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 07-21-2025
01
Please briefly describe your experience with the Washington State child welfare system, juvenile rehabilitation, and court process, including your ability to interpret laws, agency rules, policies and procedures governing the DCYF. If you do not have this experience, type N/A.
02
Please select all that apply. I have experience and or knowledge of the following:
Managing budgets. Supervising, evaluating and managing staff. Analyzing and evaluating complex child welfare and juvenile rehabilitation issues. Producing written reports. Communicating with policymakers, community partners and the media. Understanding of the independent and neutral role of an ombuds. Understanding of the disparate impact of child welfare and juvenile rehabilitation involvement on BIPOC families. None of these Apply Required Question
Seniority level
Seniority level Executive Employment type
Employment type Part-time Job function
Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at State of Washington by 2x Get notified about new Executive Director jobs in
Walla Walla, WA . Deputy Chief Operating Officer - Operations
Assistant Director - Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness
WDVA Director of Clinical Case Management, Full-Time Permanent, Homes Program Division
Natural Resources Director - Agriculture
Assistant Director, Research and Program Evaluation
Grant and Special Projects Manager (WMS3)
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