Juvenile Justice Oversight Director

The DC Office of the Ombudsperson for Children (OFC) needs a Juvenile Justice Oversight Director for independent monitoring, data analysis, and reporting on DYRS facilities and services: facility site visits, complaint investigations, statutory/court-ordered compliance tracking, and reporting to the OFC Ombudsperson and the D.C. Council. Hybrid in Washington, DC.

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What you'll do

• Provide independent monitoring, data analysis, and reporting on DYRS facilities and services to improve systemic outcomes, safety, and service access
• 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 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

What you need

• 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 xhyhwjd with all legal requirements

Required skills

• Independent oversight and monitoring of juvenile-justice facilities and services
• Complaint intake, logging, and investigation, reaching neutral and objective conclusions
• Facility assessment and evaluation against juvenile-justice best practices
• Systemic review and compliance tracking (statutory and court-ordered requirements, corrective actions)
• Analytical report writing and presentation of recommendations on complex, sensitive issues
• Stakeholder communication and interagency coordination, with strict confidentiality