State of Colorado

About the Division of Youth Services: The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention, commitment, and parole.. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services.. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Colorado Youth Detention Continuum, a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system.. College degree in social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, human services, physical education/recreational studies or closely related field. Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans

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Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at the locations below.
This recruitment is to fill the following shift: Back-End Swing
Division of Youth Services - Betty K. Marler Youth Services Center
About the Division of Youth Services: The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention, commitment, and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates fifteen secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. The Division also contracts with numerous private residential and non-residential service providers throughout the State. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Colorado Youth Detention Continuum, a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State.
We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys
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Description of Job
This work unit exists to provide for the direct care, safety, and security of both male and female pre-adjudicated or adjudicated youth in custody using a trauma responsive approach. The unit exists to provide 24 hours, seven day a week services in Admissions/Control, School and Day Programming, and detention, assessment, and committed living units.
Programming at The Campus at Mount View (CAMV) includes long-term treatment for girls. In accordance with the DYS Treatment Model, all committed youth at each youth center are assigned a Behavioral Health Specialist who provides individual therapy each week. They also attend at least three treatment groups every week. Unit security staff also offer organized psychoeducational and problem-solving groups. As part of treatment, the youth center utilizes a number of evidence-based curriculums for committed youth, including Getting Motivated for Change, Handling Difficult Feelings, Start Now, Voices, and Beyond Trauma. Clinicians provide crisis management as needed. Also, CAMV offers a monthly Family Orientation Group for families/natural supports who have a child committed to DYS.
<h3>Summary of the Position</h3>
This position provides 24-hour/7 days per week supervision of youth in DYS State Operated Secure Facilities. This position is direct-care and essential. To maintain safety and security through appropriate supervision of youth, to organize and direct daily living and leisure activities of youth, in accordance with the living unit master schedule, shift supervisor and/or other administrative direction. Provide corrective cognitive, emotional or behavioral experiences within a secure facility program using a trauma responsive approach. To be aware of and adhere to prevailing legal standards, CDHS Policy, DYS Policy, DYS Audit Standards and facility specific procedure. This position serves a complex adolescent population with various behavioral health disorders, trauma, and criminal behaviors. This position functions as a Lead Worker, and is partially accountable for the work product of CYSOIs.
Lead Worker Duties
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<li>Ensure CYSO I accountability for quality and quantity of work, take corrective measures, and provide coaching, mentoring, and training to CYSO I's</li>
<li>Documentation of anecdotal performance notes as well as providing input for quarterly, mid-year and closeout evaluations</li>
<li>Ensure staff compliance with the facility and DYS policies, procedures, and operational practices</li>
<li>Provide information and instruction in one-to-one crisis intervention counseling for the facility and to youth to avert crisis, including suicide management (documentation and review)</li>
<li>Conduct and document safety, fire, and health inspections</li>
<li>Review all logs, shift reports, daily observations, rosters, court paperwork for quality documentation for DYS standards and facility procedures</li>
<li>Ensure all room checks, medication administration, recreation, room restrictions, and discipline programs are maintained as required by the facility standards and procedures</li>
<li>Assist CYSO III with timekeeping coordination and KRONOS editing</li>
<li>Facilitate team meetings in collaboration with CYSO III</li>
<li>Ensure that youth grievance policy and procedure are followed. Review of grievances to include investigation, follow up and appropriate action</li>
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Shift Supervision
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<li>Manages the adherence to daily structured programming and leisure activities</li>
<li>Review and make changes in work schedule and duty assignments for CYSO I's to ensure adequate coverage for facility programs and facility safety and security</li>
<li>Document observations and critical incidents that occur in living units using TRAILS</li>
<li>Monitor movement and behavior of youth</li>
<li>Direct and respond to crises</li>
<li>Monitor use of mechanical restraints, per DYS policy</li>
<li>Assist with or assign staff to complete internal and/or external youth transports</li>
<li>Recommend if a living unit should be locked down per DYS Policy/Facility Implementing Procedure</li>
<li>Oversee the cleanup of living units, daily hygiene routine, and laundry needs</li>
<li>Ensure compliance for youth with special needs and on special management programs</li>
<li>Ensure adherence to programming</li>
<li>Participate in facility debriefings of critical incidents when required</li>
<li>Conduct shift briefings</li>
<li>Facilitates debrief meetings following physical management incidents and ensures medical staff notification</li>
</ul>
Direct Care
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<li>Assess and document youth for suicidal, medical, escape risk, special needs, and room restrictions</li>
<li>Perform physical intervention, room searches, and perimeter checks</li>
<li>Escort or transport youth to appointments and activities</li>
<li>Provide orientation to youth about the facility rules and routines</li>
<li>Use appropriate physical force when necessary in compliance with PSI (Protective Supports and Interventions)</li>
<li>Administer medications to youth</li>
<li>Manage mental health and behavior needs</li>
<li>Follow programming/daily schedule</li>
<li>Provides on-site direction in ensuring appropriate school supervision, in conjunction with the CYSO III</li>
<li>Participate in treatment meetings as necessary, as well as facilitate treatment groups as assigned</li>
<li>Providing individual mentoring to youth on assigned caseload</li>
</ul>
<h3>Additional Duties May Include</h3>
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<li>Completion of yearly mandatory training requirements</li>
<li>Participation on committees in the youth center and throughout CYSO.</li>
<li>Functions as a trainer for the youth center. Train staff in DYS Policy and Facility Procedures. Set up the training schedule and enter staff training hours into TRAILS.</li>
<li>Provides recreational services, as needed. Develop and implement the recreation schedule for the youth.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned or required.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT AND FOLLOW ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION.
Please update your application if changes pertain to your work and/or education history.
Current employees: If you do not update the work experience section of your application, you will not be given credit for your current State experience.
Educational Requirements
High school diploma or General Education Diploma, (GED).
AND
Work Experience
One (1) year of full-time professional corrections-related* experience working in a correctional or trauma-informed facility.
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<li>Corrections-related experience is defined as the custody and control of a detained or adjudicated population and/or experience as a POST Certified Officer, or Military Law Enforcement.</li>
</ul>
Note: Anything less than 40 hours per week is considered part-time experience. Credit is given for part-time work but is calculated by prorating the qualifying experience.
<h3>Substitution</h3>
College education with course work in social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, human services, physical education/recreational studies or closely related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Note: If you are using education to qualify for this position, please attach your transcripts.
Preferred Qualifications
<h3>The preferred candidate will possess demonstrated experience in the following areas</h3>
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Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained youth within a secure facility
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Self-motivated
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Positive role model
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Attention to Detail
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Teamwork
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Trainer certification in staff development
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Supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience
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Critical Thinking and Decision Making skills
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Google Suite: Docs, Sheets, Slides
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College degree in social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, human services, physical education/recreational studies or closely related field
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Conditions of Employment
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Must be 21 years old or older
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Must possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado drivers license
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Must have no felony convictions and no violent history
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Willing and able to work shifts (24 hour/7 day a week facility)
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Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.
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Must pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigations and a Federal Bureau of Investigations background check as a condition of employment. Included in the background check is a current and/or previous employer check. Your current and/or previous employers within the past 10 years at a minimum must be listed on your job application (most recent in descending order), even if the job or duties are unrelated to the position for which you are applying. Incomplete employer information (address, phone number, and supervisor) or omission of former employers may result in a disqualification of your application.
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<li>Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS</li>
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<h3>APPEAL RIGHTS</h3>
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.govunder Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact erin.schwaba@state.co.us
<h3>About Us</h3>
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
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<li>Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans</li>
<li>Medical and dental health plans</li>
<li>Employer supplemented Health Savings Account</li>
<li>Paid life insurance</li>
<li>Short- and long-term disability coverage</li>
<li>11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave</li>
<li>BenefitHub state employee discount program</li>
<li>Employee Wellness program MotivateMe</li>
<li>Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more</li>
<li>Remote work arrangements for eligible positions</li>
<li>Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more</li>
</ul>
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
<h3>Our Values</h3>
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
<h3>THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~</h3>
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