Home Visiting Workforce & Professional Development Analyst (MA5) - Olympia
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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.” Attention : **INTERNAL ONLY: This position is open to current DCYF employees only** Job Title: Home Visiting Workforce & Professional Development Analyst (MA5) Location: Olympia, WA - This position offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule and may be performed remotely. Travel is required for training, meetings, and conferences, including occasional out-of-state travel (approximately 1-3 times per year) and periodic in-state travel. Closes: Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 Salary: $78,504 - $105,612 Annually. Are you passionate about strengthening families and helping build statewide systems that support children from pregnancy through early childhood? The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is seeking a Home Visiting Workforce and Professional Development Analyst to join the Strengthening Families Washington team. At DCYF, we work alongside Washington’s vulnerable children, youth, and families to foster safety, stability, and better outcomes by strengthening opportunities, connections, and community. Home visiting is one of the agency’s most impactful prevention strategies, and this role helps support a workforce that delivers meaningful and fulfilling services to families across the state. If you are thoughtful, motivated, and ready to contribute within a supportive team environment while advancing statewide workforce initiatives, this opportunity may be the ideal next step. Click here to learn more about DCYF . The Opportunity: As the Home Visiting Workforce and Professional Development Analyst, you will support statewide system development for the Home Visiting Services Account and the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program. You will lead planning, development, and coordination of workforce initiatives that include recruitment, retention, onboarding, compensation, succession planning, and professional development for Washington’s home visiting workforce. Success in this role requires knowledge of home visiting program activities, allied professional workforce strategies, adult learning principles, grant structures, and workforce development frameworks. You will manage contracts with key partners, coordinate multi-phase projects, navigate state and regional relationships, convene stakeholders, and provide expert consultation to inform leadership decisions. Working closely with the Home Visiting Manager of Policy and Systems and the Strengthening Families Washington Administrator, you will guide the development and implementation of a statewide workforce plan that strengthens orientation, training, and competency development for home visiting professionals who support families across Washington. Some of what you will get to do: Develop and manage contracts that support professional development for home visitors, supervisors, administrators, and system partners. Ensure all contracts are performance based with clear outcomes, accountability measures, and complete documentation of scope, deliverables, compliance requirements, and corrective actions. Review and approve contractor invoices and conduct strong fiscal monitoring. Create and maintain an annual calendar of contracted training, prevent scheduling conflicts across contractors, and communicate training availability to Home Visiting Services Account funded programs. Coordinate the twice annual All Home Visiting Program meeting, convene the planning committee, recruit training, and evaluate meeting outcomes. Develop and implement a statewide workforce development framework. Create and guide a strategic workforce plan and carry out activities that support the framework. Research and recommend strategies to improve ongoing workforce data management. Collect and analyze data to support workforce planning and system improvement. Participate in and inform DCYF professional development and workforce related workgroups. Participate in external professional development workgroups. Engage regularly with Start Early Washington regarding professional development and the Washington State Home Visitor and Supervisor Core Competencies. Develop communication materials and Washington specific workforce materials. Coordinate and implement stakeholder engagement activities. Support stakeholders in utilizing workforce materials and resources. Contribute to the creation of pathways that strengthen workforce development and professional growth for home visitors. Required Qualifications: A Master’s degree in social work, psychology, social science, health care or a related field AND three (3) years of progressively responsible experience, administering, developing, supervising or delivering family and child-related social services. OR A Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, social science, health care or a related field AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, administering, developing, supervising or delivering family and child related social services is required. OR Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling nine years in social work, psychology, social science, health care or a related field AND three (3) years of progressively responsible experience, administering, developing, supervising or delivering family and child-related social services. AND The ability to take action to learn and grow. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others. In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: Master’s degree in early childhood, Education, Public Health, Social Work or related field. Knowledge of adult learning principles, training and coaching as it applies to early learning practitioners, which include practitioners with high school diplomas through master's degree educated practitioners. Knowledge of educational and workforce systems and policies as it related to supporting a field to have strong pre-service training, in-service training, coaching, supervision, feedback and performance assessment. Ability to utilize various communication strategies in sharing, gathering and reporting out information include written and print materials and oral presentations. Ability to manage complex projects, organize, prioritize and complete work within required timelines. Ability to build relationships with diverse partners and stakeholders. Ability/willingness to travel for meetings within Washington State, and occasionally national travel if required. Preferred knowledge and experience in home visiting or other human service-related field. Experience in administering contracts in a state agency including personal services, interagency and vendor contracting. Experience working on projects funded by federal grants, including documenting, monitoring and reporting progress on approved project activities. Knowledge of infant mental health endorsement and competency, reflective practice, reflective supervision and trauma-informed care. Knowledge and understanding of survey design and evaluation. H ow do I apply? In addition to completing the online application in detail, please attach the following: Cover Letter (describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position). Resume 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 goal 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. Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual in-service and other required training. Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S. This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/ Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement. For more information on employee benefits eligibility, visit : Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB) . 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 [email protected] . 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. 2026-07963
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.”
Attention : **INTERNAL ONLY: This position is open to current DCYF employees only**
Are you passionate about strengthening families and helping build statewide systems that support children from pregnancy through early childhood? The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is seeking a Home Visiting Workforce and Professional Development Analyst to join the Strengthening Families Washington team. At DCYF, we work alongside Washington’s vulnerable children, youth, and families to foster safety, stability, and better outcomes by strengthening opportunities, connections, and community. Home visiting is one of the agency’s most impactful prevention strategies, and this role helps support a workforce that delivers meaningful and fulfilling services to families across the state. If you are thoughtful, motivated, and ready to contribute within a supportive team environment while advancing statewide workforce initiatives, this opportunity may be the ideal next step.
As the Home Visiting Workforce and Professional Development Analyst, you will support statewide system development for the Home Visiting Services Account and the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program. You will lead planning, development, and coordination of workforce initiatives that include recruitment, retention, onboarding, compensation, succession planning, and professional development for Washington’s home visiting workforce. Success in this role requires knowledge of home visiting program activities, allied professional workforce strategies, adult learning principles, grant structures, and workforce development frameworks.
You will manage contracts with key partners, coordinate multi-phase projects, navigate state and regional relationships, convene stakeholders, and provide expert consultation to inform leadership decisions. Working closely with the Home Visiting Manager of Policy and Systems and the Strengthening Families Washington Administrator, you will guide the development and implementation of a statewide workforce plan that strengthens orientation, training, and competency development for home visiting professionals who support families across Washington.
Develop and manage contracts that support professional development for home visitors, supervisors, administrators, and system partners.
Ensure all contracts are performance based with clear outcomes, accountability measures, and complete documentation of scope, deliverables, compliance requirements, and corrective actions.
Review and approve contractor invoices and conduct strong fiscal monitoring.
Create and maintain an annual calendar of contracted training, prevent scheduling conflicts across contractors, and communicate training availability to Home Visiting Services Account funded programs.
Coordinate the twice annual All Home Visiting Program meeting, convene the planning committee, recruit training, and evaluate meeting outcomes.
Develop and implement a statewide workforce development framework.
Create and guide a strategic workforce plan and carry out activities that support the framework.
Research and recommend strategies to improve ongoing workforce data management.
Collect and analyze data to support workforce planning and system improvement.
Participate in and inform DCYF professional development and workforce related workgroups.
Participate in external professional development workgroups.
Engage regularly with Start Early Washington regarding professional development and the Washington State Home Visitor and Supervisor Core Competencies.
Develop communication materials and Washington specific workforce materials.
Coordinate and implement stakeholder engagement activities.
Support stakeholders in utilizing workforce materials and resources.
Contribute to the creation of pathways that strengthen workforce development and professional growth for home visitors.
Required Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in social work, psychology, social science, health care or a related field AND three (3) years of progressively responsible experience, administering, developing, supervising or delivering family and child-related social services.
- A Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, social science, health care or a related field AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, administering, developing, supervising or delivering family and child related social services is required.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling nine years in social work, psychology, social science, health care or a related field AND three (3) years of progressively responsible experience, administering, developing, supervising or delivering family and child-related social services.
AND
The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Master’s degree in early childhood, Education, Public Health, Social Work or related field.
Knowledge of adult learning principles, training and coaching as it applies to early learning practitioners, which include practitioners with high school diplomas through master's degree educated practitioners.
Knowledge of educational and workforce systems and policies as it related to supporting a field to have strong pre-service training, in-service training, coaching, supervision, feedback and performance assessment.
Ability to utilize various communication strategies in sharing, gathering and reporting out information include written and print materials and oral presentations.
Ability to manage complex projects, organize, prioritize and complete work within required timelines.
Ability to build relationships with diverse partners and stakeholders.
Ability/willingness to travel for meetings within Washington State, and occasionally national travel if required.
Preferred knowledge and experience in home visiting or other human service-related field.
Experience in administering contracts in a state agency including personal services, interagency and vendor contracting.
Experience working on projects funded by federal grants, including documenting, monitoring and reporting progress on approved project activities.
Knowledge of infant mental health endorsement and competency, reflective practice, reflective supervision and trauma-informed care.
Knowledge and understanding of survey design and evaluation.
Cover Letter (describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position).
Resume
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 goal 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/
Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement. For more information on employee benefits eligibility, visit : Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB) .
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.
Benefits
- 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 WAC 357-31-165 (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 WAC 357-31-165 (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 WAC 357-58-175 , 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, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) 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 Parental Leave Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits. Updated 01-07-2026
Supplemental Questions
01
A master’s degree in social work, psychology, social science, health care or a related field AND three (3) years of progressively responsible experience, administering, developing, supervising or delivering family and child-related social services.
A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, social science, health care or a related field AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, administering, developing, supervising or delivering family and child related social services.
None of the above.
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03
No Experience – I have no experience with performance-based contract management.
Limited Experience – I have less than one year of experience with performance-based contract management.
Intermediate Experience – I have one to three years of experience managing or monitoring performance-based contracts.
Advanced Experience – I have more than three years of experience managing or overseeing performance-based contracts.
04
No Experience – I have no experience in workforce development or planning.
Limited Experience – I have less than one year of experience supporting or contributing to workforce development efforts.
Intermediate Experience – I have one to three years of experience developing or implementing workforce initiatives or plans.
Advanced Experience – I have more than three years of experience leading workforce development efforts or creating workforce frameworks.
05
No Experience – I have no experience collecting or analyzing data for program or workforce improvement.
Limited Experience – I have less than one year of experience collecting or analyzing data for program improvement or planning.
Intermediate Experience – I have one to three years of experience analyzing data and developing recommendations.
Advanced Experience – I have more than three years of experience analyzing data and producing reports to guide program or workforce decisions.
06
No Experience – I have no experience supporting professional development or adult learning strategies.
Limited Experience – I have less than one year of experience supporting or coordinating professional development activities.
Intermediate Experience – I have one to three years of experience designing, coordinating, or implementing training or coaching activities informed by adult learning principles.
Advanced Experience – I have more than three years of experience developing and managing professional development initiatives using adult learning principles.
07
No Experience – I have no experience engaging stakeholders or collaborating across systems.
Limited Experience – I have less than one year of experience collaborating with stakeholders or partners.
Intermediate Experience – I have one to three years of experience engaging stakeholders or coordinating with cross-system partners.
Advanced Experience – I have more than three years of experience leading stakeholder engagement or cross-system collaboration for programs or workforce initiatives.
08
No Experience – I have no experience in home visiting or related human services fields.
Limited Experience – I have less than one year of experience working in home visiting or related human services fields.
Intermediate Experience – I have one to three years of experience in home visiting or related human services work.
Advanced Experience – I have more than three years of experience in home visiting or related human services fields.
09
Yes
No
10
Yes - DD214/NGB22
Yes - Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission).
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