Early Support for Infants & Toddlers (ESIT) Senior Administrator (WMS03) Olympia
Apply NowCompany: State of Washington
Location: Olympia, WA 98501
Description:
Salary: $105,612.00 - $128,676.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Remote Only
Job Number: 2025-01965
Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: (PPS) Family and Community Support
Opening Date: 03/27/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Our vision is to ensure that "Washington state's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."
Job Title: Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) Senior Administrator (WMS03)
Location: Olympia, WA - This position is 100% Remote. A flexible schedule/alternative work week is available.Closes: Monday,April 21st, 2025
Salary: $105,612 - $128,676 Annually
The Early Support for Infant and Toddlers (ESIT) Program, in the Partnership, Prevention and Services Division at DCYF, is accountable to meet all requirements of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the early intervention program for infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays. The program is positioned under the Assistant Secretary of Partnership, Prevention and Services, and reports to the Director of Family and Community Support. This position has primary responsibility for implementation of a statewide system of early intervention services including, governance and finance, partners and tribal engagement, accountability & quality improvement, data systems, workforce development, and training & technical assistance. We are equity-centered focused on improving outcomes for children and their families. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
Click here to learn more about DCYF.
The Opportunity:
The ESIT Senior Administrator supports the DCYF Strategic Plan for building a comprehensive Birth-8 system, to achieve kindergarten readiness outcomes associated with strong developmental services offered through the ESIT system Program. In this role, you will support cross system work to ensure the integration of ESIT with other early learning, health, and family support initiatives within DCYF and identify opportunities to enhance services, develop strong infrastructure, and leverage partnerships across state agencies. You will supervise seven positions and have oversight of a section of 25 positions.
Some of what you will get to do:
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:
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.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will 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 position.
This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver's license.
The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one (1) year of their appointment.
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Veronica Jones (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email .
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.
2025-01965
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Remote Only
Job Number: 2025-01965
Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: (PPS) Family and Community Support
Opening Date: 03/27/2025
Closing Date: 4/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Our vision is to ensure that "Washington state's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."
Job Title: Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) Senior Administrator (WMS03)
Location: Olympia, WA - This position is 100% Remote. A flexible schedule/alternative work week is available.Closes: Monday,April 21st, 2025
Salary: $105,612 - $128,676 Annually
The Early Support for Infant and Toddlers (ESIT) Program, in the Partnership, Prevention and Services Division at DCYF, is accountable to meet all requirements of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the early intervention program for infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays. The program is positioned under the Assistant Secretary of Partnership, Prevention and Services, and reports to the Director of Family and Community Support. This position has primary responsibility for implementation of a statewide system of early intervention services including, governance and finance, partners and tribal engagement, accountability & quality improvement, data systems, workforce development, and training & technical assistance. We are equity-centered focused on improving outcomes for children and their families. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
Click here to learn more about DCYF.
The Opportunity:
The ESIT Senior Administrator supports the DCYF Strategic Plan for building a comprehensive Birth-8 system, to achieve kindergarten readiness outcomes associated with strong developmental services offered through the ESIT system Program. In this role, you will support cross system work to ensure the integration of ESIT with other early learning, health, and family support initiatives within DCYF and identify opportunities to enhance services, develop strong infrastructure, and leverage partnerships across state agencies. You will supervise seven positions and have oversight of a section of 25 positions.
Some of what you will get to do:
- Oversee all essential programmatic, legislative and budgetary actions necessary to implement the State's IDEA, Part C Early Intervention Program.
- Ensure strong leadership, stakeholder and partner engagement throughout program development and implementation of a system of early intervention supports.
- Serve as Part C Early Intervention State Lead for the federal IDEA Part C grant.
- Oversee system design, development, testing, and deployment of data interface for the ESIT Data Management System to meet state and federal reporting requirements, optimizes accountability and builds program improvement efforts.
- Develop and oversee the procurement, contracting and budget for County Lead Agencies and Early Intervention Provider Agencies.
- Manage integrated work on caseload forecasting and implementation of effective rate structures.
- Manage a multi-faceted $170 million annual budget and engage in multi-year budget planning, tracking and analyses.
- Oversee deployment of key workforce development activities and a system that provides high-quality training & technical assistance to provider agencies statewide.
- Lead cross system work to ensure youngest children with potential delays and disabilities served throughout child welfare and early learning settings are served with appropriate services and support.
- Equivalent education and professional experience totaling twelve (12) years of professional experience in early intervention, early childhood special education, child development, early learning or related discipline.
- A Bachelor's degree AND eight (8) years of professional experience in early intervention, early childhood special education, child development, early learning or related discipline.
- A Master's degree AND six (6) years of professional experience in early intervention, early childhood special education, child development, early learning or related discipline.
- Advanced knowledge of federal and state laws governing health services, early intervention or special education services.
- Two (2) years of legislative experience or organizational development experience.
- Five (5) years of experience supervising staff to include training, coaching and performance evaluation.
- Five (5) years of project management and/or strategic planning.
- Note - Years of experience required above may be obtained concurrently.
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
- Demonstrated skills in planning, administering, developing, and delivering IDEA, Part C early intervention.
- Demonstrated skills in project management, strategic planning and data-informed decision-making.
- Legislative experience or organizational development experience.
- Demonstrated research skills including the ability to search for, locate, extract, organize, evaluate, and use or present information relevant to the field of early intervention, care, and education.
- Demonstrated skills in fostering collaboration between families, local service providers, state systems.
- Demonstrated skills in team building and conflict resolution.
- Demonstrated skills to use technology to improve efficiency, accuracy and quality of program management work.
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:
- Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
- Current resume detailing experience and education.
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.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will 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 position.
This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver's license.
The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one (1) year of their appointment.
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Veronica Jones (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email .
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.
2025-01965
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022