Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy— thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community."
Job Title: Relative Search and Engagement Administrative Assistant 1 (AA1) - Full-time/Permanent.
Location: Olympia, WA. This is a hybrid position that performs work in the office and virtually. While the assigned office and team is located in Olympia, WA (1500 Jefferson), your official duty station could be determined based on the nearest DCYF Office location to you. Travel for training, attending meetings, and conferences may be necessary.
Closes: 05/14/2026
Salary: $41,940 - $55,836. Annually.
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The Opportunity:
Within DCYF, this detail-oriented position provides administrative and technical support to Social Service Specialists, Social and Health Program Consultants, supervisors, community partners, and members of the public. This position will assist in a variety of tasks, which have a strict timeline for processing. This position exercises specialized knowledge of DCYF programs and requirements, and exercises independent judgment in resolving written communication and clerical issues with discretion. This position will need to learn many different tasks and ensure all tasks are processed correctly without mistakes. The work environment is fast-paced, high-stress, and detail-oriented. Multi-tasking, managing work priorities, meeting deadlines, and covering for other positions in the unit are required.
Some of what you'll do:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
Previous experience with or demonstrative ability to:
How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following:
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s 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 recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/
The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment.If you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact DCYF Recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22, or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, the individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD Form 214, NGB Form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. 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.
DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.
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