Juvenile Justice Oversight Director

Tecknomic LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Office of the Ombudsperson for Children seeks a Juvenile Justice Oversight Director to independently monitor, analyze data, and report on DYRS facilities and services. The role includes site visits, complaint investigations, and tracking compliance with statutory requirements, with reporting to the OFC Ombudsperson and the DC Council.

The position is hybrid in Washington, DC, requiring deep knowledge of juvenile justice policy and strong stakeholder communication to drive systemic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in juvenile justice, social work, or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of juvenile-justice policies and Federal and District law.
• Experience conducting facility assessments and investigations.
• Ability to present recommendations on complex, highly sensitive issues.
• Strong oral and written communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in line with legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent monitoring, data analysis, and reporting on DYRS facilities and services to improve outcomes, safety, and access.
• Conduct regular announced and unannounced facility site visits and evaluate conditions against best practices.
• Receive, log, and investigate complaints about facility conditions and service delivery.
• Identify systemic themes and reforms across investigations.
• Track DYRS adherence to the ROAD Act and progress on work plan goals.
• Consult with District agencies on structural or service-delivery improvements.

Skills

Independent oversight

Complaint intake & investigation

Facility assessments

Systemic review & compliance

Analytical reporting

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in juvenile justice or related field

Job description

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.

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 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