Juvenile Justice Oversight Director

GoIntellects Inc.•Washington, DC

3d•$51 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Provides independent monitoring, investigation, and reporting on DYRS facilities and services on behalf of the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children, to improve systemic outcomes, safety, and service access for youth in DYRS care and custody. The purpose of this contract is to secure the services of a Juvenile Justice Oversight Director to provide independent monitoring, data analysis, and reporting on Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) facilities and services. The objective is to improve systemic outcomes, safety, and service access for youth in the care and custody of DYRS.

Requirements

Bachelor's or graduate/higher-level degree with major study in juvenile justice, social work, or a related field appropriate to the position.
Experience may include criminal justice, case management, or facilities management.
Ability to conduct regular, unannounced, and announced onsite visits to facilities.
Ability to evaluate physical facility conditions and document data trends.
Ability to evaluate facility operations against established juvenile justice program best practices.
Ability to receive, log, and investigate complaints.
Ability to investigate allegations of policy and legal violations.
Ability to identify themes and underlying systemic reforms.
Ability to track and monitor adherence to legislative requirements (e.g., ROAD Act).
Ability to track progress in achieving specific work plan goals.
Ability to investigate and report on broader, systemic issues.
Ability to consult with relevant District agencies and departments.
Ability to track, monitor, and verify corrective actions.
Ability to submit formal work products for review and approval.
Ability to format and finalize reports for publication.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) facilities and services.
Familiarity with the ROAD Act (Recidivism Reduction, Oversight, and Accountability for DYRS Act of 2024).
Familiarity with Jerry M Work Plan Goals.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular, unannounced, and announced onsite visits to YSC, NBYDC, and other local and out-of-area facilities as necessary to ensure youth are housed in constructive environments contributing to their rehabilitation.
Evaluate physical facility conditions and document data trends affecting resident youth.
Evaluate facility operations against established juvenile justice program best practices.
Receive, log, and investigate complaints on an as-needed basis regarding facility conditions and service delivery.
Investigate allegations of policy and legal violations affecting youth safety or resource access.
Identify themes and underlying systemic reforms necessary to address issue areas found across investigations.
Track and monitor DYRS's adherence to requirements of the ROAD Act (Recidivism Reduction, Oversight, and Accountability for DYRS Act of 2024), enacted in February 2025.
Track DYRS's progress in achieving Jerry M Work Plan Goals, including critical Work Plan indicators not achieved prior to the Superior Court's termination of the Jerry M lawsuit.
Investigate and report on broader, systemic issues identified during routine monitoring, including timely needs assessments and service planning; consult with relevant District agencies and departments to assess structural modifications or service delivery improvements.
Track, monitor, and verify all corrective actions implemented by DYRS to ensure compliance.
Submit all formal work products to the OFC Ombudsperson for initial review and approval.
Format and finalize approved reports for timely publication on the OFC website.