Youth and Young Adult Transition Liaison | Program Specialist 3 (PS3) Olympia

Thurston County, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 4882 - 6576

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Our vision is to ensure that Washington states children and youth grow up safe and healthythriving physically emotionally and academically nurtured by family and community.

Job Title: Youth and Young Adult Transition Liaison Program Specialist 3 (PS3)
Location: Olympia WA - Full-Time/Permanent/Flexible/Hybrid. This position is primarily remote with occasional in-person meetings and trainings depending on service area needs. The incumbent of this position will service Regions 5 & 6.
Closes:Tuesday December 23rd 2025
Salary:$4882 - $6576 Monthly

**This recruitment has been reposted for additional applications. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply - your application status remains unchanged.

Are you someone interested in helping to improve the experience young people have exiting state funded systems of care reducing youth homelessness building bridges across agencies and services We are looking for an individual to join our team who is passionate about improving systems so young people can Transition from Foster Care and Juvenile Rehabilitation with the confidence they need to be successful. To accomplish this goal relationship building and networking skills are a must. If you think you are a great fit for this position but are concerned you may not qualify we encourage you to apply anyway!

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The Opportunity:
The Youth and Young Adult Transition Liaison is responsible for developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with DCYF-involved youth (providing direct service) community service providers DCYF field operations Juvenile Rehabilitation and other government agencies to promote opportunities for youth to have a developmentally appropriate pathway to access supports and services needed to thrive as they transition out of state funded systems of care. This position is unique because it provides direct service to young people while also providing technical support to DCYF staff and acts as a subject matter expert in their prospective service areas and across the state. The ideal candidate is an expert at adolescent development positive youth development and human-centered engagement.

Some of what youll do:

Partner with youth and young adults to navigate engage and connect with state systems of care.
Provide direct services to system-involved transition-aged youth and young adults.
Serve as the subject matter expert for transition-aged youth support services and resources in their identified service areas.
Develop positive relationships with young adults and connect them to the resources and services necessary to support their individual growth and success.
Partner with youth and young adults in the foster care and JR system to understand the different roles professionals play in their lives.
Act as a youth advocate and liaison between the youth and young adults DCYF workers and community service providers for awareness of service needs and issues related to the provision of support and services to transitioning youth and young adults.
Provide consultation and education to DCYF workers to improve outcomes for young people with a focus on reinforcing resilience through protective and promotive factors.
Provide support and training to the child welfare field operations and JR operations around coordinating tracking and facilitating transition meetings to meet the unique needs of the geographic locations they serve.
Collaborate and consult with caseworkers supervisors transition planning meeting program consultants and future planning team meeting staff to troubleshoot complex cases analyze process effectiveness and recommend solutions.
Actively identify and participate in coalitions workgroups and case consulting teams geared towards addressing and reducing homelessness for youth exiting state funded systems of care.
Collaborate with the Adolescent Transition Program Manager to develop coordinate and sustain a statewide system of tracking transition programs services and outcomes.
Partner with the Adolescent Transition Program manager to assess and collaborate with DCYF staff other state agencies and community organizations to develop a service array to meet unique needs of youth and young adults transitioning out of state systems.
Participate in public speaking engagements work groups panels workshops and training as directed by the Adolescent Transition Program Manager.

What we are looking for:

Equivalent education and experience totaling six (6) years in providing direct service to youth and young adults in social service setting case management youth empowerment youth advocacy planning policy analysis coordination and consultation with a variety of public and private agencies organizations and/or levels of government.

Associate degree AND four (4) years of experience including providing direct service to youth and young adults in social service setting case management youth empowerment youth advocacy planning policy analysis coordination and consultation with a variety of public and private agencies organizations and/or levels of government.

Bachelors degree AND two (2) years of experience including providing direct service to youth and young adults in a social service setting case management youth empowerment youth advocacy planning policy analysis coordination and consultation with a variety of public and private agencies organizations and/or levels of government.

AND

Commitment to equity inclusion and respectful workplace principles.

Note:
Degree must be from an accredited institution.

This position requires knowledge and experience in:

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of child-welfare juvenile justice and the disproportionate impact of those systems on Black Indigenous People of Color LGBTQ youth and youth with developmental or physical disabilities.
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of adolescent development the tools and supports needed to effectively launch adolescents into adulthood.
Previous experience working in and with diverse and historically underserved communities.
Previous experience serving as a representative in a program that supports equity diversity and inclusion social services including; education employment and training health or behavioral health services in the community.

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

Previously demonstrated ability to provide strength-based solution focused services to youth and young adults.
Previously demonstrated history of working cooperatively within a team in a high-stress and work-volume environment.
Previously demonstrated ability to be innovative persistent.
Previously demonstrated ability to advocate for youth and young adults while being client centered.
Previously demonstrated ability to make critical decisions based on integration of information from multiple sources that may be discrepant in high-stress situations.
Previously demonstrated ability to identify problems develop and implement solutions.
Previously demonstrated ability to communicate information both orally and in writing so others will understand.
Previously demonstrated ability to remain calm when being confronted and to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
Previously demonstrated ability to successfully manage competing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to speak in a bilingual language.
Lived experience with previous system involvement in Child Welfare or Juvenile Rehabilitation.

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

Cover Letter
Resume (updated/current)

Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washingtons children and youth growing up safe healthy and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting we encourage you to apply anyway.

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.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: to a new hire a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veterans Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or NGB Form 22 or other verification of military service. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veterans Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible click here.

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DescriptionOur vision is to ensure that Washington states children and youth grow up safe and healthythriving physically emotionally and academically nurtured by family and community.Job Title: Youth and Young Adult Transition Liaison Program Specialist 3 (PS3)Location: Olympia WA - Full-Time/Perma...