DSHS SCC Secure Community Transition Facility Manager-King County

Posting number: 2026-06085

Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division: BHHA

Job classification: WMS BAND 2

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Building & Safety, Community Services, Management, Miscellaneous, Community Development, Forensics, Allied Health, Community and Social Services

Are you ready for a dynamic leadership role that empowers you to plan, administer, and develop high-quality care while providing operational oversight for a mission-driven facility? This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated, high-performing leadership team and make a meaningful impact on community safety and resident success.

The Special Commitment Center (SCC), within the Behavioral Health & Habilitation Administration (BHHA), is seeking an experienced Secure Community Transition Facility (SCTF) Manager to lead, manage, and oversee operations for a 24/7 residential facility in King County. The Secure Community Transition Facility (SCTF) is a structured, closely supervised, state-operated community residence distinct from the Total Confinement Facility and designed to ensure community safety while supporting residents through individualized treatment, life-skills development, and monitored access to community-based transition programs. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership for facility operations, supervise Residential Rehabilitation Counselor Supervisors (RRC4s), and guide staff in delivering consistent, trauma-informed, and accountability-focused care.

This is a full onsite management position with no telework option due to the operational needs of the facility. Occasional travel to McNeil Island based on business needs.

King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.   

Some of what you’ll do:

• Plan, develop, lead, administer, and oversee daily operations and staff performance.
• Direct and coordinate all aspects of daily facility operations, ensuring alignment with program goals and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain 24/7 responsibility for managing the facility and ensuring compliance with performance measures and deliverance of individualized quality of service.
• Partner with attorneys, law enforcement, community treatment providers, and other multidisciplinary partners.
• Collaborate with external partners including the Department of Corrections, local government agencies, law enforcement, attorneys, community treatment providers, placement providers, and other community-based organizations.
• Monitor all activity to ensure adequate coverage in the facility as well as necessary staff coverage for escorts while in the community.
• Authorize, manage, and assure that there is appropriate and optimum use of facility, financial, physical, and equipment resources to keep residents and staff safe.
• Update facility-based policies, procedures, and standard operating manuals as necessary to ensure safe and consistent operations across shifts.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, employee development, performance engagement, evaluations, improvement plans, disciplinary actions, and assignment oversight.
• Monitor staffing and fill vacancies utilizing the appropriate process, interview and recommend candidates to the appointing authority.
• Ensure staff are provided with necessary training and required for their job performance.
• Lead emergency preparedness, response planning, and execution to maintain safety and operational continuity.

To excel in this role, you must be an effective communicator and a strong relationship builder, capable of navigating a highly visible, forward-facing position with broad influence across multiple agencies. The ideal candidate understands complex multi-agency dynamics, demonstrates proficiency in executing court-ordered mandates, and leverages data and performance measures to drive informed decision-making and support organizational goals. This senior leadership role is essential to the successful operation of the SCC and plays a critical part in advancing the agency’s mission.

Who should apply

• Bachelor’s degree in human services field, such as psychology, social work, education, public administration, or a related field 

               OR

• Five years of professional experience working in an institutional or community residential program serving individuals with sexual offending or other challenging behaviors.
• Proven specialized work experience managing and/or supervising staff within sex offender specific treatment facilities, psychiatric hospitals which provide care/treatment/services for those with a criminal sexual history/background may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of 
• services, treatment and security practices related to sex offenders
• Principle and practice of treatment programs, 
• supervisory and administrative procedures and techniques  
• Applicable policies and rules are necessary for hiring, evaluating, counseling and correcting employees.

Clinical background and knowledge highly preferred.
   
Completed applications will include

• A letter of interest.
• A current, chronological resume. 
• A minimum of three professional references with contact information.

If you have questions about the job posting number 06085, contact email at raoa@dshs.wa.gov.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle. 

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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