Behavioral Specialist jobs at State of Colorado - 27 jobs

is open only to Colorado state residents. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at the locations below. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! Division of Youth Services - Spring Creek 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: ********************************* Summary of Work Unit: It is the mission of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) to effectively build skills and competencies of youth to become responsible citizens. The Social Work series and other identified Behavioral Health Specialists employed by the facility are responsible for providing evidenced based and research supported therapeutic intervention services to youth committed and detained with the Division of Youth Services. Behavioral Health Specialists are expected to provide for the therapeutic care of and support opportunities for growth and change for youth and their caregivers, to ensure healthy and successful reintegration back into our communities. These positions maintain and support the DYS treatment model and Sanctuary principles with transition staff, client management, mental health services, medical, special education, security staff and administration as needed. As a Behavioral Health Specialist within our facility, they are expected to remain current on literature and research in the field, especially as relates to emerging practices with complex mental health populations and behavioral and sensory interventions. Summary of the position: This position functions as a mental health counselor. This position provides mental health and case management services to committed and detained youth in the Division of Youth Services. Services to be provided include: clinical assessment (recognizing signs and symptoms of specific DSM-5 diagnosis, identifying youth in need of additional assessment interventions such as neurological testing and medication evaluation), monitoring medication effectiveness in conjunction with the facility psychiatrist, individual, group, family and milieu therapies, suicide risk assessment and monitoring, report writing, and mental health service coordination with a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) of experts. This position exists to provide mental health/crisis management services for a DYS detained / committed youth. DYS youth often have behavioral and/or psychiatric problems resulting from trauma-related issues such as neglect, abuse, or severe family problems. This position provides individual, group and if applicable family services to this population. This position uses the approved DYS approved Evidence Based Curricula in working with this population Job Duties: Provide Treatment * Maintains a caseload and conducts individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based treatment theories in mental health treatment for adolescents. * Maintains a clear understanding of adolescent development, appropriate interventions for this population, and developmental needs. * Uses theories relevant to the needs of the youth and their individual history, considering their age, ethnic, cultural, religious and sexual issues to affect behavior change. Interpret treatment issues, problems, expectation, and changes in behavior for residents and families. * Document and assess the effectiveness of specific interventions toward program progression and youth stabilization. * Therapy needs may include substance abuse, mental health issues, trauma histories, cognitive limitations, and specific services for sexually abusive or violent youth. Clinical services are relevant to the needs of the youth and the individual needs and protective factors, when identified, considering their age, ethnic, cultural, religious, and sexual issues to affect behavior change and the reduction of substance abuse activity and symptoms in the individual and family. * Provides therapeutic services using a strength-based approach and holistic manner. * Collaborate with the medical team and psychiatrist regarding psychotropic medication assessment or continuation to aid in youth stability. * Collaborate with educational/vocational systems to ensure appropriate academic services are provided. * Seek out additional resources as necessary to ensure the best approach to treating the youth based on their developmental and neurocognitive ability. * Provide therapy in a manner that is consistent with the youth's ability, taking into account any necessary modification needed as a result of trauma, substance abuse, brain injury, and mental health disorders. * Support agency services of cognitive behavioral-based interventions, social learning theory, and motivational interviewing. * Position actively engages family/caregivers in the process of stabilizing and transitioning youth to placement. * Assess progress, and barriers to progress, and document all case management and therapeutic services in the Fusion Electronic Health Record system. * Follows Sanctuary/ROCK Program. * Facilitate Community Review Teams as needed for Individual Growth and Change Plans and other interventions as they are developed. Assessment and Treatment Planning * This position addresses mental health and other needs identified, taking into consideration the estimated length of stay. * Review assessment data, when completed, and recommendations with youth, gather additional historical information from youth, develop therapeutic rapport, ensure the youth is engaged in a supportive and educative manner, that confidentiality is maximized and problematic symptoms are thoroughly evaluated and handled in a sensitive and safe manner. * Engage parents/family members, significant others, guardians and referring agents to interview and obtain relevant collateral and supportive data to enhance the understanding and dynamics of the youth's situation. * This position recognizes signs and symptoms of serious mental illness (per DSM-5) standards), exacerbation of symptoms, decompensation or improvement of mental health status is imperative for monitoring each youth's progress. * An ability to complete a brief mental health status exam is expected. * This position places an emphasis on, making recommendations, and developing alternate interventions for youth not responding positively to programming. Knowledge of suicide risk indicators is required, with ability to offer on-going suicide risk assessments of youth. * Providing input in conjunction with other transition specialists to transition planning and services to aid in successful reintegration of youth into the community. Coordination with YSSIII, Client Managers and milieu staff in the implementation of milieu interventions in order to achieve program success. Collaborate with client manager and MDT initial MDT staffing when needed. Refer to psychiatrists as needed. * Determine appropriate, strengths-based treatment goals and objectives for youth. * Determine appropriate individuals to provide treatment and other services to youth per treatment plan. Training and Consultation * This position has a thorough knowledge of the federal confidentiality regulations 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and HIPAA, and all Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division Rules for treatment practice. * Takes responsibility for being current on literature and emerging research in the best practices of treating juvenile mental health, substance abuse issues and co-occurring disorders with a complex population. * Trains others in the facility in best practice treatment delivery approaches. * Participates in orientation, educational workshops, mental health, co-occurring disorders, and substance abuse discipline meetings, and trainings to assure and maintain competency in the provision of evidence-based substance abuse treatment services. * This position guides staff by modeling interventions, recommending practices and resident assignments that may be implemented. * Participates in initial case reviews of all new youth, assists in group placement, and assists in case consultation. * Provides trainings and consultation on a local/agency level. Is responsible for maintaining all professional certifications and licensure. * Actively participates in own professional growth and continued trainings, research and CEU's. * Participates in clinical supervision with the clinical director. * Participates in supervision to remain in good standing for license renewals. Participates in treatment team meetings and briefings. * Provide input on decisions around milieu programming. * Provide input on implementation of treatment goals and objectives within the milieu. * Provide input in the development of additional treatment program options. Documentation and Communication * Document in approved EHR a treatment note for all individual and group sessions in DAP format. * Group documentations must be individualized, reflecting how each particular youth participated in each group session. * Identifying appropriate information to be recorded and the appropriate place to record it. * Identifying appropriate parties to receive information on youth treatment and most appropriate mode of communication. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience must be specifically documented on your application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Mininum Qualifications: License and Experience: Current, valid Colorado or State participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact licensure as a: * Licensed Social Worker (LSW) OR * Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR * Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) OR * Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) * Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) `AND` * One (1) year of experience with current, valid licensure from a state participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact based on the work assigned to the position. Preferred Qualifications: * Relatable experience as a current or previous State of Colorado employee. Conditions of Employment: * Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence * Full background check and reference check required * This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position. * Motor Vehicle Check , if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc. * Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border * 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. * The Diana Screen, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether a candidate is selected. * Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: * Disclose that information on the application. * Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. * Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. CDHS Selection Process Explanation: Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Minimum Qualification Screening Process A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached." You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from a Skills Test. Your Work Experience/Job Duties Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question. Supplemental Questions Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing). Appeal Rights You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website. * You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review. * You can find the official appeal form here. * You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board: * By email (dpa_********************************), or * Postmarked in US Mail to (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or * Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or * Faxed ************** within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance: * At **************, or * Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage. How to apply to the State of Colorado The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact ************************ About Us & Benefits If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join 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. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: * Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans * Medical and dental health plans * Employer supplemented Health Savings Account * Paid life insurance * Short- and long-term disability coverage * 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave * State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center * Employee Wellness program * Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more * Remote work arrangements for eligible positions * *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Our Values * We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide. * 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. ADA Accommodations CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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. This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_***************. EEO Statement The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Additional Support For Your Application Toll Free Applicant Technical Support If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at ************ Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

If you are a current State of Maine employee, you must complete your application through the internal application process (Find Jobs Report). Please apply using your PRISM account. If you are on Seasonal Leave and do not have access to PRISM, contact your local Human Resources representative for application information. Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Job Class Code: 3082 Grade: 22 (Professional/Technical) Salary: $25.23 - $32.28 (Hourly- includes a 2% stipend) Location: Machias, ME Opening Date: January 21, 2026 Closing Date: February 4, 2026 The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks candidate for a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II. The person hired for this position will be based at the Machias Career Center and will work with and support youth in schools and in their community, aged 14-22, with a wide variety of disabilities to reach their employment goals. This position conducts extensive work with partners including individuals with disabilities, schools, educational partners, families, employers, Clubhouse, and community providers. Interested in learning more about the career of a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor? ******************************************* Given the nature of the job responsibilities, after a conditional offer of employment is made, certain positions may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the background process. Primary responsibilities include: * Establishing a counseling relationship and partnership with consumers. * Contacting business and industry groups, advocating for clients, and offering incentives and assistance to place clients in jobs. * Building partnerships within the workforce development system. * Evaluating and interpreting medical and psychological information, then assessing client needs and available resources to develop and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation plan leading to employment. * Maintaining accurate documentation using AWARE computer-based client data system. Skills or knowledge required: * Strategies to effectively work remotely. * Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. * Flexibility and problem-solving skills. * Knowledge of the local labor market. * Ability to work well as a member of a team. * Excellent prioritization, organization and time management skills. * Detail-oriented documentation. * Frequent local and occasional statewide travel. Minimum qualifications: A bachelor's degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation and 2 years of experience demonstrating knowledges and abilities in assisting individuals with disabilities, employers and other stakeholders with their employment and workforce needs. Contact information: Questions about this position should be directed to Samantha Fenderson, ****************************** Benefits of working for the State of Maine: No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including: * Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. * Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. * Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value). * Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.09% for Confidential employees. State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you're currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart. . If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.

is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at the locations below 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: ********************************* Division of Youth Services Centers and Regional Assessment Centers are approved sites for the Colorado Health Corp Services Student loan forgiveness program. Behavioral Health Specialists and Assessment Specialists provider are eligible to apply. For more details please use the link : Colorado Health Service Corps prospective applicants | Department of Public Health & Environment. You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. Shift schedule may vary, typical shift is M-F 9am-5pm. Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time. Summary of Work Unit: This work unit exists to provide clinical mental health services to committed treatment level youth and their families, in a secure facility. It provides individual, family and group services in support of and in alignment with the Division of Youth Services (DYS) strategic plan and within a trauma informed environment. This work unit identifies youth needs and develops interventions to mitigate risk and enhance protective factors to ensure successful reintegration into the community. It works collaboratively with milieu staff, education, family, client management, and community stakeholders to provide evidence-based services to complex youth Summary of the position: This position exists to provide mental health/crisis management services for a caseload of DYS committed youth. DYS committed youth often have behavioral and/or psychiatric problems resulting from trauma-related issues such as neglect, abuse, or severe family problems. This position provides individual, group and family services to this population. This position uses Evidence Based Curricula in working with this population. It provides approved treatment services to youth who have engaged in delinquent behaviors, in a secure state operated treatment facility. This position provides treatment planning, individual, family and group counseling, ongoing assessment, case management, record keeping, and service coordination in conjunction with a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) responsible for the overall treatment, supervision and transition of the youth. These youth often have behavioral and psychiatric issues resulting from trauma related exposure such as neglect, abuse or severe family problems. This position completes an integrated and comprehensive strength-based treatment plan and provides expertise in the area of mental health, co-occurring, special needs and family issues. This position utilizes the Colorado Juvenile Risk Assessment and other validated assessment tools to address criminogenic risk factors and what is driving underlying behavior by using a strength-based approach and a youth's protective factors and resources. This position utilizes a case conceptualization model which gathers the facts about the youth, determines needs, identifies strengths and develops treatment plans. Training and consultation to staff in regard to treatment and milieu interventions specific to juveniles who have complex mental health needs is also a responsibility along with the development and implementation of transition plans in coordination with the multidisciplinary team of client manager, family, youth facility staff and community programs. This position takes a lead role on the clinical team in the unit, assists in conducting in service trainings and communicates youth's needs to milieu staff. Behavioral Health Specialists will utilize Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and the Sanctuary model, in their work with youth and families. Job Duties: Assessment and Treatment Planning * This position utilizes and presents a case conceptualization model of youth on caseload upon entering the facility and discusses this with supervisor and presents to Department chairs for collaboration and decision making around appropriate services. Within the first 30 days of a youth's arrival, this position thoroughly assesses youth's treatment needs by reviewing the youth's main and medical files and making initial and collateral contacts as appropriate. Collaborate and coordinate treatment needs of youth with DYS client manager, and assessment services to match treatment with estimated length of stay and client need, within 30 days of admission. Interviews the resident ensuring assessment data is reliable as possible, that the resident is engaged in a supportive and educative manner, that confidentiality is maximized, and that problematic symptoms and behaviors are thoroughly evaluated and handled in a sensitive and safe manner. Contacts/engages parents/family members, significant others, guardians, and referring agents to interview and obtain relevant collateral and supportive data to enhance the understanding and dynamics of the youth's situation. Collaborates and coordinates with direct staff, education, client manager, youth, and other pertinent treatment team members in the development of a treatment service plan. Provides oversight to the treatment plans and identify goals and measurable objectives, interventions and those responsible for providing them, frequency of interventions, and responsibility of the youth. Treatment plan objectives include skills that youth is working on in addition to individual and group session objectives. A multi-disciplinary integrated and comprehensive approach is applied to treatment planning, involving the youth, and family members as well as professionals utilizing best practice strength-based approach. Utilizing a case conceptualization model gathers facts about the youth, determining needs, identifying protective factors and developing treatment needs and results are presented to supervisor and discussed with multi-disciplinary team. Emphasis is placed on facilitating a review, making recommendations, and developing alternative interventions to be implemented by team staff and client for cases that represent a negative or no change response to treatment. Treatment planning is cognizant of gender, cultural, religious or spiritual and sexual identity issues to affect behavior change and reduction of symptoms in the adolescent and family. This position guides transition planning and services to aid in successful youth reintegration into the community. Collaboration with client manager and MDT in recommending transition and aftercare programming as appropriate. Participate in the assessment of safety and intervention/and monitoring plans for suicidal youth, with the direct supervision of a licensed behavioral health specialist, only for youth on their caseload. Treatment Provision & Documentation * This position maintains a caseload and conducts individual, group, and family psychotherapy sessions using evidence-based treatment theories and curriculum in complex mental health treatment for adolescents. Conducts counseling in accordance with training and expertise gained through specific training and knowledge of Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) standards and ethics. Conducts treatment needs include substance abuse, mental health issues, trauma histories, cognitive limitations, offense specific services for sexually abusive or violent youth. Consults with supervisor about treatment issues, problems, expectation, and changes in behavior for residents and families. Documents the youth's response to specific interventions toward meeting the objectives and goals of treatment plan. Treatment will incorporate and address the youth's risk/needs and protective factors and how criminal conduct, sex offense specific, substance abuse and mental health issues are related. Consults and collaborate with medical team and psychiatrist regarding psychotropic medication use in treatment. Collaborates with client manager and assists in developing wrap-around transition and aftercare services for the youth nearing parole. Collaborates with educational/vocational systems to ensure appropriate academic services are provided. Discusses in supervision and identify any need for additional resources as necessary to ensure the best approach to treatment with the youth based on their developmental and neurocognitive ability. Provides psychotherapy in a manner that is consistent with the youth's ability, taking into account any necessary modification needed as a result of trauma, substance abuse, brain injury and mental health disorders. Supports agency services of cognitive behavioral based interventions, social learning theory, and motivational interviewing. Position actively engages family/care givers in the process of treatment with the youth and transition to the community. Facilitates daily groups and multifamily groups as necessary. Will assess progress, barriers to progress, collaborate with multidisciplinary team, communicate pertinent information to milieu staff and education, document all case management and therapeutic services in TRAILS system. Documents summary of progress in monthly treatment plans for youth on caseload. Documents all assessments, sessions, court reports, transition plans, community passes and staffing sessions in a timely manner as indicated in policy to be within the next working shift. Communicates effectively in verbal and written formats, that demonstrates progress youth has completed while in treatment. Position elaborates on risk, protective factors, progress and barriers to progress in a manner that is understandable to all audiences and partners, to include the youth, family, client management, education staff, parole boards, private providers, courts, etc. All treatment services are conducted in accordance with DORA standards and agency policy in order to mitigate risk and improve overall health. Treatment will be provided using a strength based approach and holistic manner and the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Social Learning, and Motivational Interviewing techniques are completed with the youth. This position recommends to the mental health team best practices in evidence-based curriculum, issues with staff and/or facility and changes in programming based on the individual needs of the population (for example, gender specific). Recommends to the team resources necessary to meet the needs of DYS youth based on severity of service needs and facility ADP. This position recommends to the mental health team best practices in evidence-based curriculum, issues with staff and/or facility and changes in programming based on the individual needs of the population (for example, gender specific). Recommends to the team resources necessary to meet the needs of DYS youth based on severity of service needs and facility ADP. Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Current, valid Colorado or State participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact licensure as a: * Licensed Social Worker (LSW) OR * Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR * Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) * Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Candidate (LMFTC) * Addiction Counselor Candidate (AC-C) Preferred Qualifications: * Relevant years of state experience Highly Desired Competencies: * CAC III or LAC to support coaching and oversight of Behavioral Health Specialists working towards CAC credentialing Conditions of Employment: * Full Background - Name check, TRAILS and Fingerprinting * Must be 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence * This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position. * Motor Vehicle Check, (MVR) required * Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border * Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date. * Essential Services Designation: Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare. * Transportation of youth in State vehicles, Travel to assigned trainings and/or alternate work sites. * The Diana Screen, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. Your results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the DYS and may be used as part of the Division's decision to select you. * Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: * Disclose that information on the application. * Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. * Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. CDHS Selection Process Explanation: * Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Minimum Qualification Screening Process * A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached." * You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review: * After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. Your Work Experience/Job Duties * Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. * If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question. Supplemental Questions : * Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing). Appeal Rights: You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website. * You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review. * You can find the official appeal form here. * You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board: * By email (dpa_********************************), or * Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or * Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or * Faxed ************** within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance: * At **************, or * Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage. How to Apply The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact ************************ About Us & Benefits: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join 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. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: * Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans * Medical and dental health plans * Employer supplemented Health Savings Account * Paid life insurance * Short- and long-term disability coverage * 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave * State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center * Employee Wellness program * Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more * Remote work arrangements for eligible positions * *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Our Values * We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide. * 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. ADA Accommodations * CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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. * This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_***************. EEO Statement: The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Additional Support For Your Application: Toll Free Applicant Technical Support If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at ************ Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

About Our Job Family Advocate With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. This is a position with an expected end date of 8/31/2028, and the potential to be extended. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $26.84 and $33.55. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location & Schedule In this position, you can expect to work on site at the Office of the Medical Examiner, located at 500 Quivas St., Denver, CO 80204. This position is expected to be on-location for all shifts. Shift start and end times, and days, can vary. This position is eligible for a flexible schedule within city/department guidelines. Who We Are & What You'll Do Denver's Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) is dedicated to advancing Denver's environmental and public health goals. DDPHE works collaboratively with city, state and community partners to conduct education, community engagement, and enforcement to promote healthy people, healthy pets, and a sustainable environment. DDPHE oversees a number of services related to public health and the environment and is comprised of seven divisions: Division of Shared Services and Business Operations; Community & Behavioral Health; Public Health Investigations; Denver Animal Protection; the Office of Medical Examiner; Emergency Management and Medical Operations; and Environmental Quality. For more information on DDPHE's programs and services, visit the DDPHE website at: Denver Department of Public Health and Environment. We foster an inclusive culture by respecting the values, customs, and authenticity of everyone and by implementing equitable public health strategies so Denver communities can thrive. As the Family Advocate, you will be working directly with the public to offer emotional support, guidance, information, and resources following a death due to overdose. The family advocate will work on a larger team of advocates and, while overdose deaths will be the primary case type, you'll also be assisting on other types of death related cases. The Family Advocate is a core position within the Family Advocate Support Team (FAST). As such, the person hired will participate in FAST functions, meetings, trainings, projects, and other assignments as needed. They will also be required to assist the Family Advocate Coordinator with various responsibilities including (and not limited to) mentoring and training interns within the internship program, public speaking engagements, development of program materials and child fatality review meetings. Specifically, as the Family Advocate you will: With the support of your supervisor, you will implement and facilitate a preestablished grief support group on a rolling basis throughout the year. Provide advocacy and outreach to people impacted by traumatic deaths due to overdose. Provide crisis intervention and implements de-escalation tools with care, compassion and understanding, and most importantly, without judgement. Provide information on the death process, including dissemination of autopsy reports, in an empathetic, supportive manner to the grieving person(s) and offer community resources as appropriate. Develop and modify informational materials for dissemination to the public. Collaborate with all Medical Examiner units in the office, as well as agency partners. Along with all department staff, this position will actively participate on an emergency preparedness and response team to support DDPHE's responsibilities outlined in the City's Emergency Operations Plan. This may require being ‘on-call' from time to time to help respond to emergencies. Additional training commensurate with assigned duties will be provided. Other duties as assigned. What You'll Bring We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level. Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: More than 5 years of experience working with traumatized individuals. Is a team player who embodies the values of cooperation and teamwork to achieve collective goals. Is fluent in Spanish. Is motivated by challenging casework. Is solutions oriented. **It is important to understand this position requires you to work with bereaved individuals on a daily basis. Contact with bereaved individuals will be over the phone, via electronic communication, and in person. The work is focused on traumatic types of death and loss, including child deaths. Working within our office, you will be exposed to graphic information, photographs, physical bodies of deceased individuals, and unpleasant odors at times. Required Minimum Qualifications Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate. Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience performing technical or administrative work assisting in an environmental public health program as related to the assignment. Education and Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements. License/Certification Requirement: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until February 5. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than February 5 at 11:59 PM. About Everything Else Job Profile CE3352 Environmental Public Health Technician III To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Limited (Fixed Term) Position Salary Range $26.84 - $40.27 Target Pay Although the full range is listed, our expected hiring range is between $26.84 and $33.55. Agency Dept of Public Health & Environment Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact ****************** with three business days' notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.

is open to current Colorado residents only. About the Facility: This unit provides a safe, secure and therapeutic setting for people served at Pueblo Regional Center (PRC). PRC serves people with co-occurring diagnoses of intellectual / development disabilities (IDD) and mental illness. PRC provides evaluation, assessment, and evidence-based treatment for problematic and socially significant behavior that doesn't allow for the person to be served by a private provider. The focus of treatment is stabilization, skill acquisition, and development of safe and appropriate behavior through a comprehensive treatment plan including Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy. This unit provides support for people through a variety of steps including: The Community Support Team, discharge planning and working together with families and community service providers to increase success and safety in the least restrictive environment. The unit goal is to return people to their optimal level of functioning and assist them in returning to the least restrictive environment. About the Position: This position will ensure that the people in services receive the necessary services and support for stabilization. The people served at the Regional Centers exhibit challenging, complicated behaviors that private providers in the community have not been able to adequately address. There is a need for the Regional Centers to be specialized in providing robust and comprehensive behavioral services so that people served can achieve stabilization treatment and transition back to a private provider in the community. This position provides evidence-based behavior analytic programming for people served with a range of IDD, mental health diagnoses, physical disabilities, and problematic behavior. This position conducts Functional Behavior Assessments, develops treatment and behavior intervention plans, monitors behavior programs, analyzes data, and provides clinical oversight to DSPs, who may or may not hold a specific licensure/credential, including Registered Behavior Technician. This position will regularly consult with the Medical team at the Regional Center, as well as outside providers, to ensure comprehensive and appropriate treatment. This position will conduct assessments and provide treatment recommendations, provide data and consultation to the Human Rights Committee and interdisciplinary team (IDT), train DSPs and IDT members regularly and may also be required to appear in court to represent the agency in regard to Imposition of Legal Disability (ILD) hearings and/or participate in criminal hearings and/or probation meetings as part of the IDT. This position is required to provide agency-wide training as needed. Primary Job Duties Assessment and Behavior Plan Development and Writing. The individual in this position completes Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and the development of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). This individual works with the Support Services Coordinators (SSC) and Interdisciplinary Team IDTs to gather information about the person served. The behavior intervention plans are in compliance with all Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver regulations and are written with a focus on decreasing maladaptive behavior and increasing appropriate and adaptive behavior that will increase the likelihood of success for the individual both while living at the Regional Center and once transition to the least restrictive environment is achieved. Behavior Services Supervision and Training. The individual in this position provides ongoing training and oversight to Direct Support Professional (DSPs) who may or may not hold a specific license or certification such as a Registered Behavior Technician. This position may provide supervision to individuals seeking and/or holding certification as a Registered Behavior Technician, BCBA or BCaBA. This position is responsible to provide training and guidance to all staff implementing the behavior program. Data Analysis. This position makes appropriate and accurate clinical decisions based on data collected through behavior intervention plan procedures and other assessments. Data analysis includes collecting, graphing, and interpreting data regarding each behavior program of the person in services. Data analysis may be conducted through a variety of platforms such as an electronic health record, computer software, and paper data. Data analysis will be comprehensive and continuous. Clinical Consultation and Team Meetings. The individual in this position engages in regular consultation with PRC teams to ensure comprehensive and appropriate care for people in services. This includes both providing and receiving consultation and feedback to and from various teams who are also providing support to the people served. Consultation may include but is not limited to: behavior concerns, mental health diagnoses and concerns, implementation of evidence-based procedures, risk assessments, and evaluation and treatment for dangerous behavior. The individual in this position will participate in Community Support Team (CST) meetings, Human Rights Committee (HRC) meetings, and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings when needed and appropriate. Other Duties as Assigned. The needs of the Regional Centers and the people served will change on an on-going basis. It is important that this position be flexible in helping the Regional Centers obtain their goals. This may include, but is not limited to: * Staying current on physical management and de-escalation training. * Attending training relevant to behavior and psych team members. * Developing and providing behavior analytic training to PRC staff members. * Attending and participating in relevant meetings within PRC and with community providers/members. * Position must travel to remote work sites and may transport the individuals served. * Attending and participating in psychiatric appointments/clinics. Experience Only: Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position. OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to eight (8) years. Special Qualifications: Required-BCBA certified, actively enrolled in a (BACB) verified course sequence Program, or ability to sit and pass the exam within 1 year of hire. Inability to do so may result in termination. Preferred Qualifications: * Master's degree from an accredited institution in counseling, psychology, social work or behavior analysis. * Nationally certified as a "Board Certified Behavior Analyst" (BCBA) or certified by asimilar nationally recognized organization or licensed by the State Board of Examiners * Two (2) years of directly supervised experience developing and implementing behavioral support plans utilizing established approaches including Behavioral Analysis or Positive Behavioral Supports that are consistent with best practice and research on effectiveness for individuals with developmental disabilities. * Customer Service skills * Oral and Written Communication Skills * Written Communication Skills * Listening Skills * Teaching Skills * Ability to communicate effectively orally with information and ideas so others will understand. * Ability to instruct individuals for guidance with personal care needs. * Relevant years of State service experience. Conditions of Employment: * Full Background CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services),Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults - Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers). * This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position. * Motor Vehicle Check, if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc. * Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or a non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border. * Other Conditions of Employment specific to Program * Shift Work: PRC is a 24/7 facility, therefore, evening and/or weekend work may be required. * Travel: Position must travel to remote work sites and may transport the individuals served. Must Utilize a State vehicle, if available. If not, must utilize a personal vehicle and submit for mileage reimbursement. Position is required to use a State vehicle to transport residents. * Special Qualifications: Required-BCBA certified, actively enrolled in a (BACB) verified course sequence Program, or ability to sit and pass the exam within 1 year of hire. Inability to do so may result in termination. * Must demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs, bend, kneel, squat, etc. and perform physical interventions proficiently throughout employment. * Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: * Disclose that information on the application. * Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. * Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. CDHS Selection Process Explanation Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. * Preferred Qualifications & Competencies: * Relevant years of state service experience. Minimum Qualification Screening Process A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached." You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. Your Work Experience/Job Duties Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question. Supplemental Questions Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing). Appeal Rights You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website. * You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review. * You can find the official appeal form here. * You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board: * By email (dpa_********************************), or * Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or * Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or * Faxed ************** within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance: * At **************, or * Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage. * How to apply to the State of Colorado(Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available) * The Assessment Process * For additional recruiting questions, please contact ************************ About Us & Benefits If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join 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. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: * Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans * Medical and dental health plans * Employer supplemented Health Savings Account * Paid life insurance * Short- and long-term disability coverage * 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave * State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center * Employee Wellness program * Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more * Remote work arrangements for eligible positions * *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Our Values * We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide. * 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. ADA Accommodations CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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. This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_***************. EEO Statement The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Additional Support For Your Application Toll Free Applicant Technical Support If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at ************ Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

is open only to Colorado state residents. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at the locations below. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! Division of Youth Services - Prairie Vista 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: ********************************* You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time. Summary of Work Unit: It is the mission of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) to effectively build skills and competencies of youth to become responsible citizens. The Social Work series and other identified Behavioral Health Specialists employed by the facility are responsible for providing evidenced based and research supported therapeutic intervention services to youth committed and detained with the Division of Youth Services. Behavioral Health Specialists are expected to provide for the therapeutic care of and support opportunities for growth and change for youth and their caregivers, to ensure healthy and successful reintegration back into our communities. These positions maintain and support the DYS treatment model and Sanctuary principles with transition staff, client management, mental health services, medical, special education, security staff and administration as needed. As a Behavioral Health Specialist within our facility, they are expected to remain current on literature and research in the field, especially as relates to emerging practices with complex mental health populations and behavioral and sensory interventions. Summary of the position: This position functions as a mental health counselor. This position provides mental health and case management services to committed and detained youth in the Division of Youth Services. Services to be provided include: clinical assessment (recognizing signs and symptoms of specific DSM-5 diagnosis, identifying youth in need of additional assessment interventions such as neurological testing and medication evaluation), monitoring medication effectiveness in conjunction with the facility psychiatrist, individual, group, family and milieu therapies, suicide risk assessment and monitoring, report writing, and mental health service coordination with a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) of experts. This position exists to provide mental health/crisis management services for a DYS detained / committed youth. DYS youth often have behavioral and/or psychiatric problems resulting from trauma-related issues such as neglect, abuse, or severe family problems. This position provides individual, group and if applicable family services to this population. This position uses the approved DYS approved Evidence Based Curricula in working with this population Job Duties: Provide Treatment * Maintains a caseload and conducts individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based treatment theories in mental health treatment for adolescents. * Maintains a clear understanding of adolescent development, appropriate interventions for this population, and developmental needs. * Uses theories relevant to the needs of the youth and their individual history, considering their age, ethnic, cultural, religious and sexual issues to affect behavior change. Interpret treatment issues, problems, expectation, and changes in behavior for residents and families. * Document and assess the effectiveness of specific interventions toward program progression and youth stabilization. * Therapy needs may include substance abuse, mental health issues, trauma histories, cognitive limitations, and specific services for sexually abusive or violent youth. Clinical services are relevant to the needs of the youth and the individual needs and protective factors, when identified, considering their age, ethnic, cultural, religious, and sexual issues to affect behavior change and the reduction of substance abuse activity and symptoms in the individual and family. * Provides therapeutic services using a strength-based approach and holistic manner. * Collaborate with the medical team and psychiatrist regarding psychotropic medication assessment or continuation to aid in youth stability. * Collaborate with educational/vocational systems to ensure appropriate academic services are provided. * Seek out additional resources as necessary to ensure the best approach to treating the youth based on their developmental and neurocognitive ability. * Provide therapy in a manner that is consistent with the youth's ability, taking into account any necessary modification needed as a result of trauma, substance abuse, brain injury, and mental health disorders. * Support agency services of cognitive behavioral-based interventions, social learning theory, and motivational interviewing. * Position actively engages family/caregivers in the process of stabilizing and transitioning youth to placement. * Assess progress, and barriers to progress, and document all case management and therapeutic services in the Fusion Electronic Health Record system. * Follows Sanctuary/ROCK Program. * Facilitate Community Review Teams as needed for Individual Growth and Change Plans and other interventions as they are developed. Assessment and Treatment Planning * This position addresses mental health and other needs identified, taking into consideration the estimated length of stay. * Review assessment data, when completed, and recommendations with youth, gather additional historical information from youth, develop therapeutic rapport, ensure the youth is engaged in a supportive and educative manner, that confidentiality is maximized and problematic symptoms are thoroughly evaluated and handled in a sensitive and safe manner. * Engage parents/family members, significant others, guardians and referring agents to interview and obtain relevant collateral and supportive data to enhance the understanding and dynamics of the youth's situation. * This position recognizes signs and symptoms of serious mental illness (per DSM-5) standards), exacerbation of symptoms, decompensation or improvement of mental health status is imperative for monitoring each youth's progress. * An ability to complete a brief mental health status exam is expected. * This position places an emphasis on, making recommendations, and developing alternate interventions for youth not responding positively to programming. Knowledge of suicide risk indicators is required, with ability to offer on-going suicide risk assessments of youth. * Providing input in conjunction with other transition specialists to transition planning and services to aid in successful reintegration of youth into the community. Coordination with YSSIII, Client Managers and milieu staff in the implementation of milieu interventions in order to achieve program success. Collaborate with client manager and MDT initial MDT staffing when needed. Refer to psychiatrists as needed. * Determine appropriate, strengths-based treatment goals and objectives for youth. * Determine appropriate individuals to provide treatment and other services to youth per treatment plan. Training and Consultation * This position has a thorough knowledge of the federal confidentiality regulations 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and HIPAA, and all Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division Rules for treatment practice. * Takes responsibility for being current on literature and emerging research in the best practices of treating juvenile mental health, substance abuse issues and co-occurring disorders with a complex population. * Trains others in the facility in best practice treatment delivery approaches. * Participates in orientation, educational workshops, mental health, co-occurring disorders, and substance abuse discipline meetings, and trainings to assure and maintain competency in the provision of evidence-based substance abuse treatment services. * This position guides staff by modeling interventions, recommending practices and resident assignments that may be implemented. * Participates in initial case reviews of all new youth, assists in group placement, and assists in case consultation. * Provides trainings and consultation on a local/agency level. Is responsible for maintaining all professional certifications and licensure. * Actively participates in own professional growth and continued trainings, research and CEU's. * Participates in clinical supervision with the clinical director. * Participates in supervision to remain in good standing for license renewals. Participates in treatment team meetings and briefings. * Provide input on decisions around milieu programming. * Provide input on implementation of treatment goals and objectives within the milieu. * Provide input in the development of additional treatment program options. Documentation and Communication * Document in approved EHR a treatment note for all individual and group sessions in DAP format. * Group documentations must be individualized, reflecting how each particular youth participated in each group session. * Identifying appropriate information to be recorded and the appropriate place to record it. * Identifying appropriate parties to receive information on youth treatment and most appropriate mode of communication. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience must be specifically documented on your application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Mininum Qualifications: License and Experience: Current, valid Colorado or State participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact licensure as a: * Licensed Social Worker (LSW) OR * Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR * Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) OR * Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) * Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) `AND` * One (1) year of experience with current, valid licensure from a state participating in the Social Work Licensure Compact based on the work assigned to the position. Preferred Qualifications: * Relatable experience as a current or previous State of Colorado employee. Conditions of Employment: * Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence * Full background check and reference check required * This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position. * Motor Vehicle Check , if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc. * Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border * 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. * The Diana Screen, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether a candidate is selected. * Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: * Disclose that information on the application. * Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. * Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. CDHS Selection Process Explanation: Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Minimum Qualification Screening Process A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached." You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from a Skills Test. Your Work Experience/Job Duties Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question. Supplemental Questions Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing). Appeal Rights You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website. * You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review. * You can find the official appeal form here. * You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board: * By email (dpa_********************************), or * Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or * Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or * Faxed ************** within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance: * At **************, or * Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage. How to apply to the State of Colorado The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact ************************ About Us & Benefits If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join 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. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: * Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans * Medical and dental health plans * Employer supplemented Health Savings Account * Paid life insurance * Short- and long-term disability coverage * 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave * State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center * Employee Wellness program * Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more * Remote work arrangements for eligible positions * *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Our Values * We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide. * 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. ADA Accommodations CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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. This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_***************. EEO Statement The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Additional Support For Your Application Toll Free Applicant Technical Support If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at ************ Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

is open to current Colorado residents only. Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services - Wheat Ridge Regional Center This work unit provides comprehensive services and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This work unit's focus is on providing services and supporting an active learning approach. The work unit is also focused on creating and promoting a safe and healthy environment for individuals supported. This work unit provides 24-hour treatment services that are in compliance with State and Federal regulations. The Wheat Ridge Regional Center is looking to hire motivated, hard-working individuals to provide direct support services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Some of the individuals we serve have high medical needs, while others need significant support around behavioral and mental health needs. Once hired on, there are many opportunities for promotion and career growth. Mission Our mission is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through high-quality, innovative, and comprehensive services to empower individuals to live the lives they choose. About the Position: WRRC provides a safe, secure, and therapeutic setting for people served. WRRC serves people with co-occurring diagnoses of intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental illness. This position provides evaluation, assessment, and evidence-based treatment for problematic and socially significant behavior that prevents a person from receiving services from a private provider. The focus of treatment is stabilization, skill acquisition, and development of safe and appropriate behavior through comprehensive treatment planning. This position also does not have any minimum billable hours requirements, but it does include in-home training and support for the individuals served. Primary Job Duties Assessment and Behavior Plan Development and Writing. The individual in this position completes Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and the development of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). This individual works with the Support Services Coordinators (SSC) and Interdisciplinary Team IDTs to gather information about the person served. The behavior intervention plans are in compliance with all Immediate Care Facility (ICF) Waiver regulations and are written with a focus on decreasing maladaptive behavior and increasing appropriate and adaptive behavior that will increase the likelihood of success for the individual, both while living at the Regional Center and once transition to the least restrictive environment is achieved. Behavior Services Supervision and Training. The individual in this position provides ongoing training and oversight to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who may or may not hold a specific license or certification, such as a Registered Behavior Technician. This position may provide supervision to individuals seeking and/or holding certification as a Registered Behavior Technician, BCBA, or BCaBA. This position is responsible for providing training and guidance to all staff implementing the behavior program. Data Analysis. This position makes appropriate and accurate clinical decisions based on data collected through behavior intervention plan procedures and other assessments. Data analysis includes collecting, graphing, and interpreting data regarding each behavior program of the person in services. Data analysis may be conducted through a variety of platforms, such as an electronic health record, computer software, and paper data. Data analysis will be comprehensive and continuous. Clinical Consultation and Team Meetings. The individual in this position engages in regular consultation with WRRC teams to ensure comprehensive and appropriate care for people in services. This includes both providing and receiving consultation and feedback to and from various teams who are also providing support to the people served. Consultation may include, but is not limited to: behavior concerns, mental health diagnoses and concerns, implementation of evidence-based procedures, risk assessments, and evaluation and treatment for dangerous behavior. The individual in this position will participate in Community Support Team (CST) meetings, Human Rights Committee (HRC) meetings, and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings when needed and appropriate. Other Duties as Assigned. The needs of the Regional Centers and the people served will change on an ongoing basis. It is important that this position be flexible in helping the Regional Centers obtain their goals. This may include, but is not limited to: * Staying current on physical management and de-escalation training. * Attending training relevant to the behavior and psych team members. * Developing and providing behavior analytic training to WRRC staff members. * Attending and participating in relevant meetings within WRRC and with community providers/members. * Attending and participating in psychiatric appointments/clinics. * This position will be part of the after-hours rotation. Experience Only: Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position. OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position is equal to eight (8) years. Special Qualifications: Required-BCBA certified, actively enrolled in a (BACB) verified course sequence Program, or ability to sit and pass the exam within 1 year of hire. Inability to do so may result in termination. Preferred Qualifications: * Master's degree from an accredited institution in counseling, psychology, social work, or behavior analysis. * Nationally certified as a "Board Certified Behavior Analyst" (BCBA) or certified by a similar nationally recognized organization or licensed by the State Board of Examiners * Two (2) years of directly supervised experience developing and implementing behavioral support plans utilizing established approaches, including Behavioral Analysis or Positive Behavioral Supports, that are consistent with best practice and research on effectiveness for individuals with developmental disabilities. * Customer Service skills * Oral and Written Communication Skills * Written Communication Skills * Listening Skills * Teaching Skills * Ability to communicate effectively orally with information and ideas so others will understand. * Relevant years of State service experience. Conditions of Employment: * Full Background CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults - Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers). * This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position. * Motor Vehicle Check, if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an ongoing capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties, OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc. * Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or a non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border. * Other Conditions of Employment Specific to the Program * Shift Work: WRRC is a 24/7 facility; therefore, evening and/or weekend work may be required. * Travel: Position must travel to remote work sites and may transport the individuals served. Must utilize a State vehicle, if available. If not, must utilize a personal vehicle and submit for mileage reimbursement. Position requires to use of a State vehicle to transport residents. * Special Qualifications: Required-BCBA certified, actively enrolled in a (BACB) verified course sequence Program, or ability to sit and pass the exam within 1 year of hire. Inability to do so may result in termination. * Must demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs, bend, kneel, squat, etc., and perform physical interventions proficiently throughout employment. * Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: * Disclose that information on the application. * Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. * Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination, and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. CDHS Selection Process Explanation Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. * Preferred Qualifications & Competencies: * Relevant years of state service experience. Minimum Qualification Screening Process A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached." You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. Your Work Experience/Job Duties Document your work experience/job duties to the extent that you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. If listed, answer all supplemental questions, as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question. Supplemental Questions Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing). Appeal Rights You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website. * You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review. * You can find the official appeal form here. * You must deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board: * By email (dpa_********************************), or * Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or * Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or * Faxed ************** within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance: * At **************, or * Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage. * How to apply to the State of Colorado(Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available) * The Assessment Process * For Statewide Hiring Freeze NON-EXEMPTED position ONLY: * This job offer is contingent upon funding availability from all sources, including state and federal (if applicable), to start or continue. * For additional recruiting questions, please contact ************************ About Us & Benefits If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join 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. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: * Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans * Medical and dental health plans * Employer supplemented Health Savings Account * Paid life insurance * Short- and long-term disability coverage * 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave * State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center * Employee Wellness program * Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more * Remote work arrangements for eligible positions * *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Our Values * We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide. * 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. ADA Accommodations CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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. This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_***************. EEO Statement The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Additional Support For Your Application Toll Free Applicant Technical Support If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at ************ Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

located in Limon, Colorado This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. Who May Apply: A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. However, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in this job announcement. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at these locations. Colorado Department of Corrections Mission: We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision. Our vision..."Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow". CORE Values Community Safety Dignity, Diversity and Respect Opportunity Collaborative partnerships If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. In addition to a rewarding, meaningful career, state employment offers: * Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; * Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits. * Medical and dental health plans; State of Colorado Benefits * Paid life insurance; * Short and long-term disability coverage; * 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time; * Employee wellness programs; * Tuition Reimbursement; * Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs; * Training opportunities and more. For questions regarding this job announcement please reach out to Brenda Valdez at ************************* or ************. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Provides professional mental health services to inmates to include formal and informal mental health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions; * Assures accurate Information System mental health needs levels, including Psychiatric and Developmental Disability needs level codes; * Provides group, brief, and individual therapy, and crisis intervention to include participation in 24 hour Mental Health On-Call Rotation; * Assures both emergency and non-emergency transfer for inmates experiencing acute mental health needs; * Provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of inmates; * Assures continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies; * Documents both handwritten and electronically in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate mental health records; * Monitors inmate treatment and listens to inmate concerns and provides counseling and direction; * Promotes and is accountable for the safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment through conscientious observations, and sensitive item contraband control; * Informs supervisor of any violations of safety and security through the report writing process, attends training programs as assigned, including self-defense course to ensure self protection skills. Minimum Qualifications: * Applicant must possess a master's degree from an accredited institution in one of the following mental health fields: counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy. You must attach a copy of your transcripts that contain your name, name of the accredited institution, type of degree received and date degree was conferred. * Possession of a current, valid permit or license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies as one of the following: Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist Candidate or Psychologist. Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes. Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Preferred Qualifications: * Graduation with a master's or doctoral degree in a mental health field such as counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy or psychology from a program accredited by Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP), Council of Social Work Education (CSWE), American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT or COAMFTE) or American Psychological Association (APA). * License eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Work, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Psychologist. * Experience providing mental health treatment in a correctional environment. Required Competencies: * Ability to provide professional mental health or sex inmate treatment to inmates; * Individual must be efficient; * Able to participate in 24 hour Mental Health On-Call Rotation; * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external agencies; * Ability to work independently; * Ability to provide comprehensive clinical documentation; * Must maintain required registration/permit/licensure as applicable to this assignment; * Ability to work with a diverse population of inmates; * Ability to provide professional mental health treatment as part of a multi-disciplinary team; * Ability to read and comprehend the English language; * Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing; * Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind. * Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations; * Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift; * Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction. ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration. Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants. Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions. Please note that while this change in role may constitute a promotion in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual's current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly. If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application. If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process. Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution. In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at ************ Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it. Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC's consideration of application for employment. * Employees may be required to submit to regular serial testing and reporting for COVID-19. * Must be 21 years of age; * Possess a valid driver's license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards. Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle. * Possess a high school diploma or GED; * Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents. * Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDOC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States. * Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics * Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics; * Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist; * Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down; * Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows; * Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows; * Swing a baton in a striking technique; * Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic; * Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions; * Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment; * Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security * Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury; * Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently; * Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations; * Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner; * Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed inmates; * Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments; * Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings; * Willing and able to travel; * Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule; * TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire. Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant's background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges. The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment. Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use. APPEAL RIGHTS: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at ************************** A standard appeal form is available at: ************************** If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 633 17th Street, Suite 1320, Denver, CO 80202-3604. Fax: ************. Phone: ************. As of November 12, 2013, the Board will be located at 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, Colorado 80203. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept of Corrections employee or from this email address *********************** It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date, please contact the "Department Contact" listed in this announcement. SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. Colorado Department of Corrections 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 Employee Relations Specialist, Kristen Lange, at doc_***************************** or call ************. ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.

is open to current Colorado residents only. This position requires an in-office presence at the primary work address (1575 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203) every Wednesday and Thursday. Any additional required days in the office will be determined as business needs require. Teleworking is permitted on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! About this Unit: The unit works to oversee child protection for the State of Colorado. This unit sets policy and procedures for the 64 county departments of social/human services to practice child protection including prevention, hotline, referral, assessment, institutional assessments, and anti-human trafficking. The unit works with county departments to ensure regulatory and statutory compliance and to offer technical assistance support and guidance when the practice is not congruent with policy, statute, and rule. Staff also research promising and evidence-informed practices utilized throughout the nation and make recommendations for consideration or implementation in Colorado About this Position: The purpose of this position is researching and identifying promising and evidence-based practices for consideration of implementation in regard to formal and informal assessments of safety and risk, referral and assessment processes and the oversight of Colorado's statewide use of the Colorado Family Safety and Risk Assessment tools. This position reports directly to the Intake and Assessment Administrator and advises counties on implementation of the tools and ensuring fidelity and consistency of use. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of Colorado Family Safety and Risk Assessment tools as well as ongoing review and collaboration with the Colorado training vendor, to update training curriculum as related to referral and assessment practices. This position researches and assesses promising practices in child protection and implements policies and practices for the 64 county departments. Job Duties: Program Development, and Implementation: As Staff Authority, position includes researching and identifying promising practices, strategy, systems, process, guideline, rules and standards through evidence-based programs for consideration in drafting an implementation plan for implementing and ensuring fidelity in using the Colorado Family Safety and Risk Assessment tools. Reports directly to the Intake and Assessment Administrator. Develops and oversees Colorado's practice. Designs strategies, systems, processes guidelines, rules and standards that are critical to the mission of the division and directly impacts the department's ongoing operations and broad program policies in the area of child protection. Coordinates and participates in collaborations with other state offices to include but limited to Office of Behavioral Health, Office of Public Safety, Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing and the Administrative Review Division. Serves as the subject matter expert for the Colorado Family Safety and Risk Assessment tools, referral and assessment practice to counties, community partners and within the department. Subject Matter Expert (i.e. Intermediary) to County Partners: Provides ongoing communication, direction and technical assistance to assigned counties through monthly contact using face to face contacts, email, telephone and other emerging technologies; monitors assigned county performance, provides coaching and work with assigned counties; provides consultations for policy and practice guidance; serves as a representative of CDHS and the Division of Child Welfare to county partners; serves as staff authority with technical expertise to monitor and analyze county work and to facilitate and apply theories of continuous quality improvement processes to align with standard child protection practices. Rule, Policy and Procedure Development: Develops rules, policies, procedures, and guides related to improving the interaction of child protection, and treatment providers specific to the delivery of child welfare. Develops, supports, and assists with the implementation of these rules, policies, and procedures. Maintains full knowledge of rules and statutes at the state and federal level. Remains informed and prepared to discuss such information with county departments, federal partners, community and private medical treatment and service providers. Coordinates within child welfare and other experts to provide a consistent scope of practice and to implement promising practices in child protection. Maintains a broad understanding of general child welfare practice Other duties as assigned Other duties as required Important Note: Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, CDHS' hiring teams consider only the contents of your application to determine meeting minimum qualifications and for the comparative analysis process. Experience is calculated on a full-time equivalency basis, therefore, it is important to accurately notate the hours you averaged per experience section entry. Volunteer work or related type of experience may be used to meet the qualifications, but must be clearly documented. It is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Option 1 - Experience: * Seven (7) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position OR Option 2 - Experience & Education: * A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to seven (7) years. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience as an assessment caseworker or supervisor. * Thorough understanding of the Colorado Safety and Risk Assessment Tools. * Knowledge of child welfare policy, state and federal statutes/rules, and the ability to interpret and integrate this information into practical guidance and policy recommendations. * Strong written communication skills with experience drafting and editing formal documents such as rules, policies, procedures, and guides for diverse audiences. * Current certification as a caseworker or supervisor in Colorado. Conditions of Employment: * Travels to counties to provide technical assistance, coaching, monitoring regarding the child abuse and neglect hotline, referral and assessment. Up to 50% of the time * Ability and willingness to complete Certification as a Colorado Child Welfare Caseworker within one year of hire and complete Certification as a Colorado Child Welfare * Full Background - A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges. Additionally, you will be required take and pass a drug screen. * 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. APPEAL RIGHTS: 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_********************************), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed ************** 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 **************; 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.gov under Rules. A standard appeal form is available at: ********************* If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: ************. Phone: ************. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. How to Apply The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact ************************* About Us: 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: * Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan ************** plus 401(k) and 457 plans * Medical and dental health plans * Employer supplemented Health Savings Account * Paid life insurance * Short- and long-term disability coverage * 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave * BenefitHub state employee discount program * Employee Wellness program MotivateMe * Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more * Remote work arrangements for eligible positions * Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to *********************************************************************** Our Values: 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_*************** or call **************. ~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~

is only accepting applications for Colorado Residents only Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies (part time and full time) at the location below. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! Physical Job location: Platte Valley Youth Services Center 2200 O St. Greeley, CO 80631 About the Division of Youth Services: The mission of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) is to protect, restore and improve public safety utilizing a continuum of care that provides effective supervision, promotes accountability to victims and communities, and helps youth lead constructive lives through positive youth development. The strategic goal of DYS is to operate healthy trauma-responsive organizational environments as demonstrated through prosocial, safe, and non-violent interactions. DYS provides a continuum of services that encompass juvenile detention, assessment, 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 15 secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of the 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 have many opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families. 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: ************************** There are numerous opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families and we welcome you to join our team. 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. This announcement may fill day, night, and swing shifts Front End Day Shift: Sunday-Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays 6am-6:30pm Front End Swing Shift: Sunday-Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays 10am-10:30pm Front End Evening Shift: Sunday-Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays 6pm-6:30am Back End Day Shift: Thursday-Saturday and alternating Wednesdays 6am-6:30pm Back End Swing Shift: Thursday-Saturday and alternating Wednesday 10am-10:30pm Back End Evening Shift: Thursday-Saturday and alternating Wednesday 6pm-6:30am Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change. WE WANT TO HIRE YOU IF: * You have a passion for youth and a desire to improve your community * You love learning new skills and teaching them to others * You desire a job that teaches you what safe supervision is all about - physical, social, psychological, and moral * You thrive on developing healthy relationships, professionalism, and teamwork About the position. This position is a direct care/essential role that provides direct and engaging supervision of Youth in DYS State Operated Secure Facilities. Specific duties and expectations are: Safety/Security, Youth Center Programming, Documentation/Recording and Reporting, Training, and Organizational Accountability. Positions may be required to work overtime on a rotating basis, based on business needs. Duties Include but are not limited to the following: Safety/Security. Work involves providing direct care, safety, security, and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated youth in a secure setting. Monitor, participate, support, and enforce behavioral management plans for individual youth as directed (e.g. Behavioral Contracts, Individual Growth and Change Plans). Duties include supervision of youth or group of youth, supervision of daily activities, youth orientation, intervention in crisis situations, non-escalation, de-escalation, use of physical response/restraint in emergency situations, debriefing of all incidents, and conducting searches. Youth Center Programming. Actively and with positive engagement, implement and follow the Youth Center's behavioral management program, teach, coach, and redirect youth within the program. Support DYS initiatives and strategies as they relate to youth programming and crisis intervention. Documentation/Recording and Reporting. Document observations of youth behavior and response to program(s) and document all unit activities and required information in appropriate logs and records systems. Document all youth group activities in appropriate database systems. Organizational Accountability. Through all communications and behaviors demonstrate, support, and contribute to a healthy, positive, and respectful cultural climate throughout the Youth Center by adhering to our organizational values of Nonviolence, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, Growth and Change, Social Learning, Democracy, and Emotional Intelligence. Requirement to adhere to the CDHS Code of Conduct, DYS Compliance Review Standards, and CDHS and DYS policies. Success will come through the development of healthy, positive relationships supported by creating a trauma responsive environment. Training. Complete DYS Pre-Service training academy, Youth Center training, and orientation process as a new employee. Some travel may be required. Complete all assigned online training, and maintain and support the Division's prevailing behavior management and intervention strategies. Training will help you learn problem-solving, the development of relationships with youth grounded in solid boundaries, how to teach skills to youth to decrease further risk and need, and a better understanding of trauma, behavioral health, and high-risk behavior. Other Duties as Assigned * Please read the entire job announcement and follow all of the instructions prior to completing the application. You must provide documentation to be given credit for it. There will be no exceptions on timelines to provide documentation. All documentation must be uploaded- this is the first evaluation in the selection process* Note: Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the examination process. You should ensure that your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum and preferred qualifications, as well as the job duties and the highly desired competencies. Take the time to adequately address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: High school diploma or General Education Diploma, (GED). Substitutions: None These positions are not sedentary positions. Employees are typically on their feet during the entire shift. Youth living quarters are located on multiple levels and employees must frequently climb stairs in the performance of job duties. Please take into account your physical ability in relation to the essential job duties when applying for a job. Employees must also be willing and able to physically intervene with assaultive youth. Preferred Qualifications * College education in a behavioral health and or juvenile justice-related field. * Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained youth within a secure residential facility and/or a behavioral health setting; * Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups; * Education/experience working with adolescents who have trauma; * Experience working with youth in positive leadership roles, such as mentoring and coaching. * Experience utilizing verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques. * Relevant years of state service experience. Highly Desirable Competencies * Skilled in conflict management. * Strong work ethic, integrity, and dependability. * Sound judgment and decision-making skills. * Self-control, composure, and the ability to manage stressful situations. * Ability to verbally communicate clearly and willingness to do so respectfully. * Ability to identify and act on changes, inappropriate activity, hazards or potential security breaches and verbally communicate pertinent information. * Ability to study information and recount events in a written, factual, concise, and legible method. Work Environment Employees are required to work shift hours. This includes evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may vary between agencies and may include eight (8) hours, ten (10) hours, or twelve (12) hours in duration. Mandatory overtime may be required. Day shift work is not usually available. As a Correctional Youth Security Officer, your position is considered essential and you may be required to report to work during inclement weather. Conditions of Employment: * Full Background. CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults - Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers). * Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence. * Must possess a valid, unrestricted Colorado Driver's License * Shift Work - subject to assigned Shift * Travel- Transportation of youth in state vehicles travel to assigned training and/or alternate work sites. * 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. * Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. * The Diana Screen, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether a candidate is selected. Appeal Rights: 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_********************************), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed ************** within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment 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 **************; 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.gov under Rules. How to Apply Need help with your application? Click here. The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact ************************* About Us: 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: * Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan************** plus 401(k) and 457 plans * Medical and dental health plans * Employer supplemented Health Savings Account * Paid life insurance * Short- and long-term disability coverage * 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave * BenefitHub state employee discount program * Employee Wellness program MotivateMe * Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more * Remote work arrangements for eligible positions * Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to *********************************************************************** Our Values: 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. ADA 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_*************** or call **************. ~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ Toll Free Applicant Technical Support Benefits The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: ************************************* Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies (full time and part time). Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! Physical Location: Zebulon Pike Youth Service Center 1427 W. Rio Grand St Colorado Springs, CO 80905 About the Division of Youth Services: The mission of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) is to protect, restore and improve public safety utilizing a continuum of care that provides effective supervision, promotes accountability to victims and communities, and helps youth lead constructive lives through positive youth development. The strategic goal of DYS is to operate healthy trauma-responsive organizational environments as demonstrated through prosocial, safe, and non-violent interactions. DYS provides a continuum of services that encompass juvenile detention, assessment, 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 15 secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of the 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 have many opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families. 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: ********************************* 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. Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Description of Job: WE WANT TO HIRE YOU IF: * You have a passion for youth and a desire to improve your community * You love learning new skills and teaching them to others * You desire a job that teaches you what safe supervision is all about - physical, social, psychological, and moral * You thrive on developing healthy relationships, professionalism, and teamwork About the position. This position is a direct care/essential role that provides direct and engaging supervision of Youth in DYS State Operated Secure Facilities. Specific duties and expectations are: Safety/Security, Youth Center Programming, Documentation/Recording and Reporting, Training, and Organizational Accountability. Positions may be required to work overtime on a rotating basis, based on business needs. Duties Include but are not limited to the following: Safety/Security. Work involves providing direct care, safety, security, and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated youth in a secure setting. Monitor, participate, support, and enforce behavioral management plans for individual youth as directed (e.g. Behavioral Contracts, Individual Growth and Change Plans). Duties include supervision of youth or group of youth, supervision of daily activities, youth orientation, intervention in crisis situations, non-escalation, de-escalation, use of physical response/restraint in emergency situations, debriefing of all incidents, and conducting searches. Youth Center Programming. Actively and with positive engagement, implement and follow the Youth Center's behavioral management program, teach, coach, and redirect youth within the program. Support DYS initiatives and strategies as they relate to youth programming and crisis intervention. Documentation/Recording and Reporting. Document observations of youth behavior and response to program(s) and document all unit activities and required information in appropriate logs and records systems. Document all youth group activities in appropriate database systems. Organizational Accountability. Through all communications and behaviors demonstrate, support, and contribute to a healthy, positive, and respectful cultural climate throughout the Youth Center by adhering to our organizational values of Nonviolence, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, Growth and Change, Social Learning, Democracy, and Emotional Intelligence. Requirement to adhere to the CDHS Code of Conduct, DYS Compliance Review Standards, and CDHS and DYS policies. Success will come through the development of healthy, positive relationships supported by creating a trauma responsive environment. Training. Complete DYS Pre-Service training academy, Youth Center training, and orientation process as a new employee. Some travel may be required. Complete all assigned online training, and maintain and support the Division's prevailing behavior management and intervention strategies. Training will help you learn problem-solving, the development of relationships with youth grounded in solid boundaries, how to teach skills to youth to decrease further risk and need, and a better understanding of trauma, behavioral health, and high-risk behavior. Other Duties as Assigned * Please read the entire job announcement and follow all of the instructions prior to completing the application. You must provide documentation to be given credit for it. There will be no exceptions on timelines to provide documentation. All documentation must be uploaded- this is the first evaluation in the selection process* Note: Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualification for the position. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the examination process. You should ensure that your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum and preferred qualifications, as well as the job duties and the highly desired competencies. Take the time to adequately address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: * High school diploma or General Education Diploma, (GED). Substitutions: * None These positions are not sedentary positions. Employees are typically on their feet during the entire shift. Youth living quarters are located on multiple levels and employees must frequently climb stairs in the performance of job duties. Please take into account your physical ability in relation to the essential job duties when applying for job. Employees must also be willing and able to physically intervene with assaultive youth. Preferred Qualifications: * College education in a behavioral health and or juvenile justice related field. * Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained youth within a secure residential facility and/or a behavioral health setting; * Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups; Education/experience working with adolescents who have trauma; * Experience working with youth in positive leadership roles, such as mentoring and coaching. * Experience utilizing verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques. * Relevant years of state service experience. Highly Desirable Competencies * Skilled in conflict management. * Strong work ethic, integrity and dependability. * Sound judgment and decision making skills. * Self control, composure and the ability to manage stressful situations. * Ability to verbally communicate clearly and willingness to do so respectfully * Ability to identify and act on changes, inappropriate activity, hazards or potential security breaches and verbally communicate pertinent information. * Ability to study information and recount events in a written, factual, concise, and legible method. Work Environment: Employees are required to work shift hours. This includes evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may vary between agencies and may include eight (8) hours, ten (10) hours, or twelve (12) hours in duration. Mandatory overtime may be required. Day shift work is not usually available. As a Correctional Youth Security Officer, your position is considered essential and you may be required to report to work during inclement weather. Conditions of Employment: * Full Background. CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults - Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers). * Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence. * Shift Work - subject to assigned Shift * Travel- Transportation of youth in state vehicles travel to assigned training and/or alternate work sites. * This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position. * Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Check * Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or a non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border. * 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. * The Diana Screen, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether a candidate is selected. * Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: * Disclose that information on the application. * Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. * Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. CDHS Selection Process Explanation * Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Minimum Qualification Screening Process * A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached." * You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review * After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. Your Work Experience/Job Duties * Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. * If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question. Supplemental Questions * Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing). Appeal Rights You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website. * You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review. * You can find the official appeal form here. * You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board: * By email (dpa_********************************), or * Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or * Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or * Faxed ************** within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance: * At **************, or * Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage. How to Apply Need help with your application? Click here. The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact ************************ About Us & Benefits If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join 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. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: * Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans * Medical and dental health plans * Employer supplemented Health Savings Account * Paid life insurance * Short- and long-term disability coverage * 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave * State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center * Employee Wellness program * Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more * Remote work arrangements for eligible positions * *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Our Values * We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide. * 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. ADA Accommodations * CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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. * This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_***************. EEO Statement: The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer * We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Additional Support For Your Application: Toll Free Applicant Technical Support * If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at ************ Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies (full time and part time). Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! Physical Location: Spring Creek Youth Service Center 3190 East Las Vegas St. Colorado Springs, CO 80906 About the Division of Youth Services: The mission of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) is to protect, restore and improve public safety utilizing a continuum of care that provides effective supervision, promotes accountability to victims and communities, and helps youth lead constructive lives through positive youth development. The strategic goal of DYS is to operate healthy trauma-responsive organizational environments as demonstrated through prosocial, safe, and non-violent interactions. DYS provides a continuum of services that encompass juvenile detention, assessment, 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 15 secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of the 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 have many opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families. 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: ********************************* 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. Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Description of Job: WE WANT TO HIRE YOU IF: * You have a passion for youth and a desire to improve your community * You love learning new skills and teaching them to others * You desire a job that teaches you what safe supervision is all about - physical, social, psychological, and moral * You thrive on developing healthy relationships, professionalism, and teamwork About the position. This position is a direct care/essential role that provides direct and engaging supervision of Youth in DYS State Operated Secure Facilities. Specific duties and expectations are: Safety/Security, Youth Center Programming, Documentation/Recording and Reporting, Training, and Organizational Accountability. Positions may be required to work overtime on a rotating basis, based on business needs. Duties Include but are not limited to the following: Safety/Security. Work involves providing direct care, safety, security, and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated youth in a secure setting. Monitor, participate, support, and enforce behavioral management plans for individual youth as directed (e.g. Behavioral Contracts, Individual Growth and Change Plans). Duties include supervision of youth or group of youth, supervision of daily activities, youth orientation, intervention in crisis situations, non-escalation, de-escalation, use of physical response/restraint in emergency situations, debriefing of all incidents, and conducting searches. Youth Center Programming. Actively and with positive engagement, implement and follow the Youth Center's behavioral management program, teach, coach, and redirect youth within the program. Support DYS initiatives and strategies as they relate to youth programming and crisis intervention. Documentation/Recording and Reporting. Document observations of youth behavior and response to program(s) and document all unit activities and required information in appropriate logs and records systems. Document all youth group activities in appropriate database systems. Organizational Accountability. Through all communications and behaviors demonstrate, support, and contribute to a healthy, positive, and respectful cultural climate throughout the Youth Center by adhering to our organizational values of Nonviolence, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, Growth and Change, Social Learning, Democracy, and Emotional Intelligence. Requirement to adhere to the CDHS Code of Conduct, DYS Compliance Review Standards, and CDHS and DYS policies. Success will come through the development of healthy, positive relationships supported by creating a trauma responsive environment. Training. Complete DYS Pre-Service training academy, Youth Center training, and orientation process as a new employee. Some travel may be required. Complete all assigned online training, and maintain and support the Division's prevailing behavior management and intervention strategies. Training will help you learn problem-solving, the development of relationships with youth grounded in solid boundaries, how to teach skills to youth to decrease further risk and need, and a better understanding of trauma, behavioral health, and high-risk behavior. Other Duties as Assigned * Please read the entire job announcement and follow all of the instructions prior to completing the application. You must provide documentation to be given credit for it. There will be no exceptions on timelines to provide documentation. All documentation must be uploaded- this is the first evaluation in the selection process* Note: Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualification for the position. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the examination process. You should ensure that your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum and preferred qualifications, as well as the job duties and the highly desired competencies. Take the time to adequately address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: * High school diploma or General Education Diploma, (GED). Substitutions: * None These positions are not sedentary positions. Employees are typically on their feet during the entire shift. Youth living quarters are located on multiple levels and employees must frequently climb stairs in the performance of job duties. Please take into account your physical ability in relation to the essential job duties when applying for job. Employees must also be willing and able to physically intervene with assaultive youth. Preferred Qualifications: * College education in a behavioral health and or juvenile justice related field. * Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained youth within a secure residential facility and/or a behavioral health setting; * Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups; Education/experience working with adolescents who have trauma; * Experience working with youth in positive leadership roles, such as mentoring and coaching. * Experience utilizing verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques. * Relevant years of state service experience. Highly Desirable Competencies * Skilled in conflict management. * Strong work ethic, integrity and dependability. * Sound judgment and decision making skills. * Self control, composure and the ability to manage stressful situations. * Ability to verbally communicate clearly and willingness to do so respectfully * Ability to identify and act on changes, inappropriate activity, hazards or potential security breaches and verbally communicate pertinent information. * Ability to study information and recount events in a written, factual, concise, and legible method. Work Environment: Employees are required to work shift hours. This includes evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may vary between agencies and may include eight (8) hours, ten (10) hours, or twelve (12) hours in duration. Mandatory overtime may be required. Day shift work is not usually available. As a Correctional Youth Security Officer, your position is considered essential and you may be required to report to work during inclement weather. Conditions of Employment: * Full Background. CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults - Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers). * Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence. * Shift Work - subject to assigned Shift * Travel- Transportation of youth in state vehicles travel to assigned training and/or alternate work sites. * This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position. * Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Check * Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or a non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border. * 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. * The Diana Screen, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether a candidate is selected. * Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: * Disclose that information on the application. * Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. * Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. CDHS Selection Process Explanation * Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Minimum Qualification Screening Process * A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached." * You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review * After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. Your Work Experience/Job Duties * Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. * If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question. Supplemental Questions * Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing). Appeal Rights You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website. * You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review. * You can find the official appeal form here. * You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board: * By email (dpa_********************************), or * Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or * Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or * Faxed ************** within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance: * At **************, or * Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage. How to Apply Need help with your application? Click here. The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact ************************ About Us & Benefits If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join 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. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: * Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans * Medical and dental health plans * Employer supplemented Health Savings Account * Paid life insurance * Short- and long-term disability coverage * 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave * State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center * Employee Wellness program * Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more * Remote work arrangements for eligible positions * *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Our Values * We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide. * 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. ADA Accommodations * CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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. * This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_***************. EEO Statement: The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer * We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Additional Support For Your Application: Toll Free Applicant Technical Support * If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at ************ Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

Colorado Department of Corrections Mission: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: * Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; * Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined; * Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits; * Medical and dental health plans; * Short and long term disability coverage; * Paid life insurance; * 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; * Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more; * Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information. Who May Apply: The position is open to Colorado residents only who meet the minimum requirements listed on this announcement. Location: This position is located in Denver, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. This position provides leadership, expertise and supervision of an intensive sex offender treatment and monitoring program (SOTMP) in a medium security facility. This position is responsible for but not limited to the following: * Provide direct supervision of SOTMP staff: oversee training, job performance, establish and authorize work schedules, ensure staff comply with SOMB provider requirements and unlicensed staff obtain clinical supervision to qualify for Colorado licensure as a mental health provider; * Ensure tasks are completed in accordance with State and Federal law, Department and Facility regulations, and professional standards and ethics; * Oversee and ensure the development of procedures for the management of inmates with sexually offending behaviors; * Provide administrative and clinical supervision to SOTMP therapists: ensure services provided follow program policies and Colorado Sex Offender Management Board Standards, ensure completion of sexually violent predator assessments on all inmates who meet criteria, coordinate the delivery of intensive sex offender treatment and schedule and assign staff to conduct therapy groups and tasks; * Conduct group and individual therapy; * Assure continuity of care for sex offenders: conduct and prepare evaluations and provide necessary information for case management, community corrections, parole board and other community agencies; * Coordinate with administrative staff to provide sex offender administrative reviews, treatment services and training to facility staff; * Ensure that mental health records are maintained in a confidential manner; * Design and update program content and facilitate quality assurance reviews; * Provide consultation to staff, other agencies, and boards outside DOC; * Participate, as appropriate, in workshops for the family and community support system of sex offenders as well as follow-up contact with the support systems to review inmates relapse prevention plans and risk factors. You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM & SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Applicant must possess a valid, active license from the State of Colorado As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. * AND * Applicant must have two (2) years of licensed or licensed candidacy experience, with current valid licensure from the State of Colorado to include, Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, and experience must be with the mental health and/or sex offender population. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: * Applicant must be listed with the SOMB (Sex Offender Management Board) as a Full Operating Level Treatment Provider Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date. Required Competencies: * Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations; * Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift; * Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction; * Excellent written and verbal communication skills; * Ability to multi-task, set priorities and maintain organization. * Ability to read and comprehend the English language; * Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing; * Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience which includes leadership and oversight of a sex offender treatment program; * Supervision experience over professional, behavioral health staff. (Supervisory experience includes making decisions that affect the pay, status and tenure of subordinate staff); * Extensive licensed experience providing sex offender treatment therapy; * Experience in a behavioral health program within a correctional environment; IMPORTANT INFORMATION For information regarding this position, please contact Stacey Hibpshman at **************************** or ************. The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including language models, to create, write, or alter any portion of responses throughout any step of the assessment process may result in the disqualification of an applicant. Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants. Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions. Please note that while this change in role may constitute a change in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual's current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly. If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application. If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process. Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution. In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at ************ Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it. You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC's consideration of application for employment. * Must be 21 years of age; * Possess a valid driver's license; * Possess a high school diploma or GED; * Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an inmate who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with inmates or residents. * Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDOC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States. * Successfully pass all modules of the Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics; * Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics; * Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist; * Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down; * Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows; * Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows; * Swing a baton in a striking technique; * Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic; * Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions; * Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment; * Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security * Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury; * Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently; * Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations; * Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner; * Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed inmates; * Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments; * Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings; * Willing and able to travel; * Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule; * TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire. Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant's background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges. The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment. Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use. APPEAL RIGHTS: 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_********************************), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed ************** 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 **************; 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.gov under Rules. After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept of Corrections employee or from this email address *********************** It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Stacey Hibpshman **************************** SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Colorado Department of Corrections 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 Employee Relations Specialist, Kristen Lange, at doc_***************************** or call ************. ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.

is open to Colorado residents only Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies (Full time and part time). Please note: This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies at Betty K. Marler Youth Services Center which is an all FEMALE youth facility. About the Division of Youth Services: The mission of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) is to protect, restore and improve public safety utilizing a continuum of care that provides effective supervision, promotes accountability to victims and communities, and helps youth lead constructive lives through positive youth development. The strategic goal of DYS is to operate healthy trauma-responsive organizational environments as demonstrated through prosocial, safe, and non-violent interactions. DYS provides a continuum of services that encompass juvenile detention, assessment, 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 15 secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of the 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 have many opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families. 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: ************************** There are numerous opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families and we welcome you to join our team. 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. Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers WE WANT TO HIRE YOU IF: * You have a passion for youth and a desire to improve your community * You love learning new skills and teaching them to others * You desire a job that teaches you what safe supervision is all about - physical, social, psychological, and moral * You thrive on developing healthy relationships, professionalism, and teamwork About the position. This position is a direct care/essential role that provides direct and engaging supervision of Youth in DYS State Operated Secure Facilities. Specific duties and expectations are: Safety/Security, Youth Center Programming, Documentation/Recording and Reporting, Training, and Organizational Accountability. Positions may be required to work overtime on a rotating basis, based on business needs. Duties Include but are not limited to the following: Safety/Security. Work involves providing direct care, safety, security, and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated youth in a secure setting. Monitor, participate, support, and enforce behavioral management plans for individual youth as directed (e.g. Behavioral Contracts, Individual Growth and Change Plans). Duties include supervision of youth or group of youth, supervision of daily activities, youth orientation, intervention in crisis situations, non-escalation, de-escalation, use of physical response/restraint in emergency situations, debriefing of all incidents, and conducting searches. Youth Center Programming. Actively and with positive engagement, implement and follow the Youth Center's behavioral management program, teach, coach, and redirect youth within the program. Support DYS initiatives and strategies as they relate to youth programming and crisis intervention. Documentation/Recording and Reporting. Document observations of youth behavior and response to program(s) and document all unit activities and required information in appropriate logs and records systems. Document all youth group activities in appropriate database systems. Organizational Accountability. Through all communications and behaviors demonstrate, support, and contribute to a healthy, positive, and respectful cultural climate throughout the Youth Center by adhering to our organizational values of Nonviolence, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, Growth and Change, Social Learning, Democracy, and Emotional Intelligence. Requirement to adhere to the CDHS Code of Conduct, DYS Compliance Review Standards, and CDHS and DYS policies. Success will come through the development of healthy, positive relationships supported by creating a trauma responsive environment. Training. Complete DYS Pre-Service training academy, Youth Center training, and orientation process as a new employee. Some travel may be required. Complete all assigned online training, and maintain and support the Division's prevailing behavior management and intervention strategies. Training will help you learn problem-solving, the development of relationships with youth grounded in solid boundaries, how to teach skills to youth to decrease further risk and need, and a better understanding of trauma, behavioral health, and high-risk behavior. Other Duties as Assigned * Please read the entire job announcement and follow all of the instructions prior to completing the application. You must provide documentation to be given credit for it. There will be no exceptions on timelines to provide documentation. All documentation must be uploaded- this is the first evaluation in the selection process* Note: Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the examination process. You should ensure that your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum and preferred qualifications, as well as the job duties and the highly desired competencies. Take the time to adequately address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school diploma or General Education Diploma, (GED). Substitutions: None These positions are not sedentary positions. Employees are typically on their feet during the entire shift. Youth living quarters are located on multiple levels and employees must frequently climb stairs in the performance of job duties. Please take into account your physical ability in relation to the essential job duties when applying for a job. Employees must also be willing and able to physically intervene with assaultive youth. Preferred Qualifications * College education in a behavioral health and or juvenile justice-related field. * Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained youth within a secure residential facility and/or a behavioral health setting; * Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups; * Education/experience working with adolescents who have trauma; * Experience working with youth in positive leadership roles, such as mentoring and coaching. * Experience utilizing verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques. * Relevant years of state service experience. Highly Desirable Competencies * Skilled in conflict management. * Strong work ethic, integrity, and dependability. * Sound judgment and decision-making skills. * Self-control, composure, and the ability to manage stressful situations. * Ability to verbally communicate clearly and willingness to do so respectfully. * Ability to identify and act on changes, inappropriate activity, hazards or potential security breaches and verbally communicate pertinent information. * Ability to study information and recount events in a written, factual, concise, and legible method. Work Environment Employees are required to work shift hours. This includes evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may vary between agencies and may include eight (8) hours, ten (10) hours, or twelve (12) hours in duration. Mandatory overtime may be required. Day shift work is not usually available. As a Correctional Youth Security Officer, your position is considered essential and you may be required to report to work during inclement weather. Conditions of Employment: * Full Background. CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults - Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers). * Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence. * Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License * Shift Work - subject to assigned Shift * Travel- Transportation of youth in state vehicles travel to assigned training and/or alternate work sites. * 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. * The Diana Screen, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether I am selected. * The Diana Screen, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority Appeal Rights: 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_********************************), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed ************** within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment 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 **************; 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.gov under Rules. How to Apply Need help with your application? Click here. The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact ************************ About Us: 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: * Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan************** plus 401(k) and 457 plans * Medical and dental health plans * Employer supplemented Health Savings Account * Paid life insurance * Short- and long-term disability coverage * 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave * BenefitHub state employee discount program * Employee Wellness program MotivateMe * Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more * Remote work arrangements for eligible positions * Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to *********************************************************************** Our Values: 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. ADA 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_*************** or call **************. ~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ Toll Free Applicant Technical Support Benefits. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: ************************************* Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies (full time and part time). Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! Physical Location: Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center 7862 West Mansfield Parkway Lakewood, CO 80235 About Division of Youth Services About the Division of Youth Services: The mission of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) is to protect, restore and improve public safety utilizing a continuum of care that provides effective supervision, promotes accountability to victims and communities, and helps youth lead constructive lives through positive youth development. The strategic goal of DYS is to operate healthy trauma-responsive organizational environments as demonstrated through prosocial, safe, and non-violent interactions. DYS provides a continuum of services that encompass juvenile detention, assessment, 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 15 secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of the 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 have many opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families. 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: ********************************* 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. Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers This recruitment is to fill positions available on the following shifts: The Back-End swing shift (BES) is: Wednesday, 12pm -10pm, Thursday and Friday from 1pm-10pm Saturday from 10am - 10pm. The Front-End swing shift (FES) is: Sunday, 10am -10pm, Monday 1pm - 8pm. Tuesday 1pm-10pm Wednesday 12pm-10pm The Front-End overnight shift (FEON) is: Monday through Thursday, 10pm - 8:30am. Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change. Description of Job: WE WANT TO HIRE YOU IF: * You have a passion for youth and a desire to improve your community * You love learning new skills and teaching them to others * You desire a job that teaches you what safe supervision is all about - physical, social, psychological, and moral * You thrive on developing healthy relationships, professionalism, and teamwork About the position. This position is a direct care/essential role that provides direct and engaging supervision of Youth in DYS State Operated Secure Facilities. Specific duties and expectations are: Safety/Security, Youth Center Programming, Documentation/Recording and Reporting, Training, and Organizational Accountability. Positions may be required to work overtime on a rotating basis, based on business needs. Duties Include but are not limited to the following: Safety/Security. Work involves providing direct care, safety, security, and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated youth in a secure setting. Monitor, participate, support, and enforce behavioral management plans for individual youth as directed (e.g. Behavioral Contracts, Individual Growth and Change Plans). Duties include supervision of youth or group of youth, supervision of daily activities, youth orientation, intervention in crisis situations, non-escalation, de-escalation, use of physical response/restraint in emergency situations, debriefing of all incidents, and conducting searches. Youth Center Programming. Actively and with positive engagement, implement and follow the Youth Center's behavioral management program, teach, coach, and redirect youth within the program. Support DYS initiatives and strategies as they relate to youth programming and crisis intervention. Documentation/Recording and Reporting. Document observations of youth behavior and response toprogram(s) and document all unit activities and required information in appropriate logs and records systems. Document all youth group activities in appropriate database systems. Organizational Accountability. Through all communications and behaviors demonstrate, support, and contribute to a healthy, positive, and respectful cultural climate throughout the Youth Center by adhering to our organizational values of Nonviolence, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, Growth and Change, Social Learning, Democracy, and Emotional Intelligence. Requirement to adhere to the CDHS Code of Conduct, DYS Compliance Review Standards, and CDHS and DYS policies. Success will come through the development of healthy, positive relationships supported by creating a trauma responsive environment. Training. Complete DYS Pre-Service training academy, Youth Center training, and orientation process as a new employee. Some travel may be required. Complete all assigned online training, and maintain and support the Division's prevailing behavior management and intervention strategies. Training will help you learn problem-solving, the development of relationships with youth grounded in solid boundaries, how to teach skills to youth to decrease further risk and need, and a better understanding of trauma, behavioral health, and high-risk behavior. Other Duties as Assigned * Please read the entire job announcement and follow all of the instructions prior to completing the application. You must provide documentation to be given credit for it. There will be no exceptions on timelines to provide documentation. All documentation must be uploaded- this is the first evaluation in the selection process* Note: Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualification for the position. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the examination process. You should ensure that your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum and preferred qualifications, as well as the job duties and the highly desired competencies. Take the time to adequately address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: High school diploma or General Education Diploma, (GED). Substitutions: None These positions are not sedentary positions. Employees are typically on their feet during the entire shift. Youth living quarters are located on multiple levels and employees must frequently climb stairs in the performance of job duties. Please take into account your physical ability in relation to the essential job duties when applying for job. Employees must also be willing and able to physically intervene with assaultive youth. Preferred Qualifications: * College education in a behavioral health and or juvenile justice related field. * Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained youth within a secure residential facility and/or a behavioral health setting; * Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups; Education/experience working with adolescents who have trauma; * Experience working with youth in positive leadership roles, such as mentoring and coaching. * Experience utilizing verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques. * Relevant years of state service experience. Highly Desirable Competencies * Skilled in conflict management. * Strong work ethic, integrity and dependability. * Sound judgment and decision making skills. * Self control, composure and the ability to manage stressful situations. * Ability to verbally communicate clearly and willingness to do so respectfully * Ability to identify and act on changes, inappropriate activity, hazards or potential security breaches and verbally communicate pertinent information. * Ability to study information and recount events in a written, factual, concise, and legible method. Work Environment: Employees are required to work shift hours. This includes evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may vary between agencies and may include eight (8) hours, ten (10) hours, or twelve (12) hours in duration. Mandatory overtime may be required. Day shift work is not usually available. As a Correctional Youth Security Officer, your position is considered essential and you may be required to report to work during inclement weather. Conditions of Employment: * Full Background - CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults - Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers). * Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence * Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License. * Shift Work - Subject to assigned shifts * Travel - Transportation of youth in state vehicles, Travel to assigned trainings and/or alternate work sites. * 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. * Flu and other state-mandatory vaccinations are required. * Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. * The Diana Screen, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether I am selected. APPEAL RIGHTS: 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_********************************), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed ************** 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 **************; 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.gov under Rules. How to Apply Need help with your application? Click here. The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact ************************. About Us: 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: * Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan************** plus 401(k) and 457 plans * Medical and dental health plans * Employer supplemented Health Savings Account * Paid life insurance * Short- and long-term disability coverage * 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave * BenefitHub state employee discount program * Employee Wellness program MotivateMe * Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more * Remote work arrangements for eligible positions * Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to *********************************************************************** Our Values: 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. ADA 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 ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_*************** or call **************. ~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

located in Crowley County, Colorado This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. Who May Apply: A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. However, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in this job announcement. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at these locations. Colorado Department of Corrections Mission: We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision. Our vision..."Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow". CORE Values Community Safety Dignity, Diversity and Respect Opportunity Collaborative partnerships If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. In addition to a rewarding, meaningful career, state employment offers: * Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; * Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits. * Medical and dental health plans; State of Colorado Benefits * Paid life insurance; * Short and long-term disability coverage; * 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time; * Employee wellness programs; * Tuition Reimbursement; * Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs; * Training opportunities and more. For questions regarding this job announcement please reach out to Brenda Valdez at ************************* or ************. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Provides professional mental health services to inmates to include formal and informal mental health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions; * Assures accurate Information System mental health needs levels, including Psychiatric and Developmental Disability needs level codes; * Provides group, brief, and individual therapy, and crisis intervention to include participation in 24 hour Mental Health On-Call Rotation; * Assures both emergency and non-emergency transfer for inmates experiencing acute mental health needs; * Provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of inmates; * Assures continuity of care for inmates by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies; * Documents both handwritten and electronically in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive inmate mental health records; * Monitors inmate treatment and listens to inmate concerns and provides counseling and direction; * Promotes and is accountable for the safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment through conscientious observations, and sensitive item contraband control; * Informs supervisor of any violations of safety and security through the report writing process, attends training programs as assigned, including self-defense course to ensure self protection skills. Minimum Qualifications: * Applicant must possess a master's degree from an accredited institution in one of the following mental health fields: counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy. You must attach a copy of your transcripts that contain your name, name of the accredited institution, type of degree received and date degree was conferred. * Possession of a current, valid permit or license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies as one of the following: Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist Candidate or Psychologist. Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes. Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Preferred Qualifications: * Graduation with a master's or doctoral degree in a mental health field such as counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy or psychology from a program accredited by Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP), Council of Social Work Education (CSWE), American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT or COAMFTE) or American Psychological Association (APA). * License eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Work, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Psychologist. * Experience providing mental health treatment in a correctional environment. Required Competencies: * Ability to provide professional mental health or sex inmate treatment to inmates; * Individual must be efficient; * Able to participate in 24 hour Mental Health On-Call Rotation; * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external agencies; * Ability to work independently; * Ability to provide comprehensive clinical documentation; * Must maintain required registration/permit/licensure as applicable to this assignment; * Ability to work with a diverse population of inmates; * Ability to provide professional mental health treatment as part of a multi-disciplinary team; * Ability to read and comprehend the English language; * Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing; * Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind. * Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations; * Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift; * Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction. ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration. Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants. Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions. Please note that while this change in role may constitute a promotion in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual's current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly. If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application. If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process. Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution. In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at ************ Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it. Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC's consideration of application for employment. * Employees may be required to submit to regular serial testing and reporting for COVID-19. * Must be 21 years of age; * Possess a valid driver's license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards. Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle. * Possess a high school diploma or GED; * Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents. * Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDOC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States. * Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics * Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics; * Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist; * Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down; * Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows; * Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows; * Swing a baton in a striking technique; * Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic; * Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions; * Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment; * Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security * Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury; * Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently; * Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations; * Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner; * Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed inmates; * Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments; * Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings; * Willing and able to travel; * Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule; * TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire. Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant's background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges. The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment. Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use. APPEAL RIGHTS: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at ************************** A standard appeal form is available at: ************************** If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 633 17th Street, Suite 1320, Denver, CO 80202-3604. Fax: ************. Phone: ************. As of November 12, 2013, the Board will be located at 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, Colorado 80203. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept of Corrections employee or from this email address *********************** It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date, please contact the "Department Contact" listed in this announcement. SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. Colorado Department of Corrections 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 Employee Relations Specialist, Kristen Lange, at doc_***************************** or call ************. ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.

is open only to Colorado state residents. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! 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: ********************************* You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. Schedule: Normal working hours: 7am-4pm Monday - Thursday and 7am-11pm Fridays Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time. Summary of this position: This position supports all facets of the educational system to include students, school personnel, and the stakeholder community. This position exists to provide the broad knowledge of school systems, educational law, curriculum and instruction, classroom and behavior management, models for working with diverse populations including people with disabilities, and models for consultation and school-based intervention, behavior management, and transition practices. This position fosters a safe school environment and addresses mental health and social issues that interfere with students' ability to access education successfully. The special education model at the Division of Youth Services is designed to ebb and flow with the fluctuating special education population, to include the unique needs of each student with an identified disability per IDEA, at each site. This position requires a highly flexible person with the understanding that each position within the special education model at DYS can be shared at times, again based on the business needs. Specific duties include: School-Based Multi-Tiered and Behavioral Systems Support * Social / Emotional Assessments * Planning and collaboration with teachers regarding services and interventions * Utilize the consultation model of services for teachers and administration * Develop of systems and data-tracking mechanisms for mental health progress monitoring and behavioral progress monitoring * Planning and implementing psycho-educational groups during the school day in both a preventative and remediation model to targeted students for whom behavior is impacting learning * Design and implement school-based programs to promote a positive school climate in conjunction with the school administration team. * Utilize social work training and skills to remedy barriers to learning by providing evidence based supports to school personnel * Develop behavioral intervention strategies either student specific or school-wide * Lead and train others to facilitate restorative justice circles within the school environment * Participate in conflict resolution and anger management as necessary in the school * Facilitate the functional behavioral analysis process and development of behavior intervention plans for students * Support internal and external Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) systems * Participation in appropriate MDTs Culture and Collaboration * Collaborate and consult with the Facility-Based Education Staff, Behavioral Mental Health Partners, Assessment Specialists, Client Managers * Collaborate with education and Behavioral Health Staff (BHS) regarding the implementation of research-based interventions for students experiencing mental health and/or behavioral related concerns/issues as appropriate: which may involve modification recommendations of the classroom environment * Develop relationships with facility transition workers and assist with education transitions for youth 504 Site Coordinator & Special Education Assessment and Supports * Participating in and helping with the regularly scheduled team meetings. * Consults with other team members when determining necessary formal and informal behavioral and related service assessments. * Prepare social developmental histories for initial or re-evaluation meetings. * Participate in Manifestation Determination meetings, Crisis Response Team meetings, and Best Interest Determination (BID) meetings * Provide related services articulated on Individualized Education Programs and assist in co-teaching effective needs classes. * 504 Site Coordinator Training/Communication and Other Duties as Assigned * Maintain direct and ongoing communication with supervisor to bolster ongoing mental health support, services, and interventions within all DYS commitment facilities. * Identify and report special education program/systemic strengths and limitations to supervisor. * Participate in program development activities * Train stakeholders on topics related to school social work services as well as assigned committees designed to ensure continuous quality improvement. * Additional school based supports may include, but not limited to, interdisciplinary team problem solving, intervention plan development, school improvement planning, prevention services, teach or support affective education classes, school-related concerns such as academic achievement, bullying, harassment, misbehavior, or underachievement, and family issues Other duties as assigned Applicants must meet all of the requirements listed below AND provide all supporting documents to move forward in the selection process. Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience and License: * Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment. * Two (2) years of professional experience in the specialty area of the work assignment (i.e. working in a school with youth or content / industry related exp.) * And a current and Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Service Provider License: School Social Worker OR School Psychologist OR School Counselor, or allowable substition. Substitutions: * There are no substitutions for the required education or required experience. * Allowable substitutions for the CDE license: * Current and valid Colorado DORA license from the list below (see senate bill 23-004) * Psychologist license (LP) * Social Worker license (LSW or LCSW which is one step above a LSW) * Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) * Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) * Addiction Counselor (CADC) Preferred Candidates will possess the following qualifications: * School social worker experience of 2 or more years * Experience working with at risk youth * Experience with 504s * Strong organizational and time management skills. * Experience collaborating across complex systems * Understanding of trauma-responsive/restorative environments. * Relevant years of State service experience * Masters Degree in related field * Related licensure Highly Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Colorado Academic Standards for K-12 education. * Demonstrated knowledge in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. * Attention to detail. * Ability to build relationships with stakeholders. * Strong decision-making skills and follow through. * Ability to positively and professionally interact with administrators, staff, parents, clients, community members and the judicial system. * Excellent oral communication skills. * Ability to collaboratively problem solve, ask for and use feedback, and create positive culture and climate. * Willing to think outside the box * Flexible and creative problem solver Conditions of Employment: * Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence. * Standard background check and reference check required * This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position. * Motor Vehicle Check, (MVR check) required . * Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border * Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date. * Must travel to training events and shadowing events in Denver area and other state facilities * 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. * Must be able to pass Escape and Evade * Current and Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Service Provider License: School Social Worker OR School Psychologist OR School Counselor.The * Diana Screen, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether a candidate is selected. * Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: * Disclose that information on the application. * Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. * Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. CDHS Selection Process Explanation: * Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Minimum Qualification Screening Process: * A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached. * You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review * After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from an eSkills Test. Your Work Experience/Job Duties * Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. * If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question. Supplemental Questions: * Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing). Appeal Rights: You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website. * You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review. * You can find the official appeal form here. * You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board: * By email (dpa_********************************), or * Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or * Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or * Faxed ************** within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance: * At **************, or * Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage. How to Apply Need help with your application? Click here. The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact ************************ About Us & Benefits: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join 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. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: * Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans * Medical and dental health plans * Employer supplemented Health Savings Account * Paid life insurance * Short- and long-term disability coverage * 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave * State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center * Employee Wellness program * Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more * Remote work arrangements for eligible positions * *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Our Values * We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide. * 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. ADA Accommodations CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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. This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_***************. EEO Statement: The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Additional Support For Your Application Toll Free Applicant Technical Support If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at ************ Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

is open only to Colorado state residents. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! 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: ********************************* You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. Schedule: Normal working hours: 7am-4pm Monday - Thursday and 7am-11pm Fridays Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time. Summary of this position: This position supports all facets of the educational system to include students, school personnel, and the stakeholder community. This position exists to provide the broad knowledge of school systems, educational law, curriculum and instruction, classroom and behavior management, models for working with diverse populations including people with disabilities, and models for consultation and school-based intervention, behavior management, and transition practices. This position fosters a safe school environment and addresses mental health and social issues that interfere with students' ability to access education successfully. The special education model at the Division of Youth Services is designed to ebb and flow with the fluctuating special education population, to include the unique needs of each student with an identified disability per IDEA, at each site. This position requires a highly flexible person with the understanding that each position within the special education model at DYS can be shared at times, again based on the business needs. Specific duties include: School-Based Multi-Tiered and Behavioral Systems Support * Social / Emotional Assessments * Planning and collaboration with teachers regarding services and interventions * Utilize the consultation model of services for teachers and administration * Develop of systems and data-tracking mechanisms for mental health progress monitoring and behavioral progress monitoring * Planning and implementing psycho-educational groups during the school day in both a preventative and remediation model to targeted students for whom behavior is impacting learning * Design and implement school-based programs to promote a positive school climate in conjunction with the school administration team. * Utilize social work training and skills to remedy barriers to learning by providing evidence based supports to school personnel * Develop behavioral intervention strategies either student specific or school-wide * Lead and train others to facilitate restorative justice circles within the school environment * Participate in conflict resolution and anger management as necessary in the school * Facilitate the functional behavioral analysis process and development of behavior intervention plans for students * Support internal and external Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) systems * Participation in appropriate MDTs Culture and Collaboration * Collaborate and consult with the Facility-Based Education Staff, Behavioral Mental Health Partners, Assessment Specialists, Client Managers * Collaborate with education and Behavioral Health Staff (BHS) regarding the implementation of research-based interventions for students experiencing mental health and/or behavioral related concerns/issues as appropriate: which may involve modification recommendations of the classroom environment * Develop relationships with facility transition workers and assist with education transitions for youth 504 Site Coordinator & Special Education Assessment and Supports * Participating in and helping with the regularly scheduled team meetings. * Consults with other team members when determining necessary formal and informal behavioral and related service assessments. * Prepare social developmental histories for initial or re-evaluation meetings. * Participate in Manifestation Determination meetings, Crisis Response Team meetings, and Best Interest Determination (BID) meetings * Provide related services articulated on Individualized Education Programs and assist in co-teaching effective needs classes. * 504 Site Coordinator Training/Communication and Other Duties as Assigned * Maintain direct and ongoing communication with supervisor to bolster ongoing mental health support, services, and interventions within all DYS commitment facilities. * Identify and report special education program/systemic strengths and limitations to supervisor. * Participate in program development activities * Train stakeholders on topics related to school social work services as well as assigned committees designed to ensure continuous quality improvement. * Additional school based supports may include, but not limited to, interdisciplinary team problem solving, intervention plan development, school improvement planning, prevention services, teach or support affective education classes, school-related concerns such as academic achievement, bullying, harassment, misbehavior, or underachievement, and family issues Other duties as assigned Applicants must meet all of the requirements listed below AND provide all supporting documents to move forward in the selection process. Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience and License: * Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment. * Two (2) years of professional experience in the specialty area of the work assignment (i.e. working in a school with youth or content / industry related exp.) * And a current and Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Service Provider License: School Social Worker OR School Psychologist OR School Counselor, or allowable substition. Substitutions: * There are no substitutions for the required education or required experience. * Allowable substitutions for the CDE license: * Current and valid Colorado DORA license from the list below (see senate bill 23-004) * Psychologist license (LP) * Social Worker license (LSW or LCSW which is one step above a LSW) * Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) * Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) * Addiction Counselor (CADC) Preferred Candidates will possess the following qualifications: * School social worker experience of 2 or more years * Experience working with at risk youth * Experience with 504s * Strong organizational and time management skills. * Experience collaborating across complex systems * Understanding of trauma-responsive/restorative environments. * Relevant years of State service experience * Masters Degree in related field * Related licensure Highly Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Colorado Academic Standards for K-12 education. * Demonstrated knowledge in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. * Attention to detail. * Ability to build relationships with stakeholders. * Strong decision-making skills and follow through. * Ability to positively and professionally interact with administrators, staff, parents, clients, community members and the judicial system. * Excellent oral communication skills. * Ability to collaboratively problem solve, ask for and use feedback, and create positive culture and climate. * Willing to think outside the box * Flexible and creative problem solver Conditions of Employment: * Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence. * Standard background check and reference check required * This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position. * Motor Vehicle Check, (MVR check) required . * Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border * Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date. * Must travel to training events and shadowing events in Denver area and other state facilities * 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. * Must be able to pass Escape and Evade * Current and Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Service Provider License: School Social Worker OR School Psychologist OR School Counselor.The * Diana Screen, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether a candidate is selected. * Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: * Disclose that information on the application. * Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. * Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. CDHS Selection Process Explanation: * Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Minimum Qualification Screening Process: * A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached. * You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review * After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from an eSkills Test. Your Work Experience/Job Duties * Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. * If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question. Supplemental Questions: * Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing). Appeal Rights: You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website. * You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review. * You can find the official appeal form here. * You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board: * By email (dpa_********************************), or * Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or * Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or * Faxed ************** within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance: * At **************, or * Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage. How to Apply Need help with your application? Click here. The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact ************************ About Us & Benefits: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join 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. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: * Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans * Medical and dental health plans * Employer supplemented Health Savings Account * Paid life insurance * Short- and long-term disability coverage * 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave * State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center * Employee Wellness program * Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more * Remote work arrangements for eligible positions * *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Our Values * We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide. * 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. ADA Accommodations CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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. This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_***************. EEO Statement: The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Additional Support For Your Application Toll Free Applicant Technical Support If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at ************ Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

************************** Commitment: CSDB is a Deaf and Blind-led academy where language, leadership, and learning converge to generate agency. Grounded in lived experience, students develop presence, purpose, and wayfinding - in a space built for growth, pride, and authenticity. Aspiration: CSDB builds generations of thinkers, makers, and leaders who set new standards and transform the world. DEPARTMENT Student Services GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES This position reports to the Director of Special Education and is responsible for participating in the development and support of students by providing counseling and guidance-related activities to students who are Blind/Visually Impaired and their families. JOB FUNCTIONS * Serves as a school counselor for students who are Blind/Visually Impaired, providing counseling to students individually and in groups; monitoring students' academic and personal growth; providing counseling and crisis intervention to students as required; participating in the diagnostic process by providing developmental history, relevant family information, student adaptive behavior information, etc. * Demonstrates knowledge/skill in the areas of task analysis, assessment, behavior management, organization/planning, current technology practices, curriculum development, parent relations, and teamwork. * Manages all ICAP requirements, transcript updates, and credit monitoring to ensure students remain on track for graduation. * Coordinates SAT/ACT preparation, including scheduling, test readiness supports, and communication with students and families. * Assists in schoolwide climate and culture efforts, including Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). * Serves as a resource to parents, students, staff, and community agencies. * Consults with parents and school staff (including teachers and residential staff) regarding students' social, emotional, behavioral, and educational needs as related to learning and achievement. * Provides support and guidance to the residential program and contributes to the rotation of on-call services when needed. * Participates in the development and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). * Consults with and acts as a liaison between CSDB and other agencies as needed (e.g., school district mental health personnel). * Assists with planning and implementation of schoolwide programs related to mental health, counseling, social-emotional learning, and prevention. * Participates in activities related to professional development and provides training/workshops as appropriate, including presentation of information to CSDB / LEA (Local Education Agency) staff and parents as requested. * Coordinates effectively with other staff in providing student support services, supporting school reform and strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities. * Works closely with the School for the Blind School Psychologist to coordinate services for social-emotional development and support for students. * Acts as a contributing, collaborative member of the CSDB Mental Health Team. * Collaborates with the Mainstream Coordinator to plan student mainstream programming and ensure students' accessibility needs are met in mainstream classrooms. * Positively serves as a team member of the Student Services team and the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; participates in regular team and departmental meetings, Professional Learning Community meetings, and school and instructional meetings as required. * Provides parent consultation and participates in selected parent-focused activities. * Performs other appropriate duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications * Master's Degree in (School) Counseling, (School) Social Work, or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university. * Must hold or be eligible for appropriate educator licensure in the State of Colorado as a Special Service Provider, endorsed as a School Counselor, School Social Worker, or related field (must achieve a passing score on the Colorado state-approved content assessment). * Experience working with and providing counseling to students (i.e., in a school setting) and their families. * Preferred: Experience working with and providing counseling to students with special needs or who are Blind/Visually Impaired. * Proficiency in, or commitment to work toward and complete, the Basic Emergency Communication Course in American Sign Language. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Knowledge of and ability to use counseling techniques and interventions with students from age three to twenty-one who are Blind/Visually Impaired. * Knowledge of accessibility needs of students who are Blind/Visually Impaired. * Knowledge of and ability to assess and apply technology to perform the requirements of the position; ability to effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications, including but not limited to email, internet, word processing, electronic calendars, presentation development, spreadsheets, and databases; willingness to stay current and develop skills as needed with or without direct support from CSDB. * Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff, including those who are Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing, using a variety of communication modes. * Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback. * Ability to work cooperatively with others and participate effectively in a team setting. * Strong, positive interpersonal skills. Organizational Relationships * Reports to and is evaluated by the Director of Special Education. Terms of Employment * Full-time; scheduled to work the standard number of days in the academic year (as per the established School Calendar, currently 195 days, August through June). * Annual base salary shall be established pursuant to the Teacher Salary Schedule and based upon appropriate education and experience. * Employment is at-will, with no actual, expressed, or implied contract. Effective Date * January 12, 2026 Working Conditions / Physical Demands * Work is performed in a typical school office environment and involves mostly sedentary to light physical activity, typically requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and requiring walking or standing to a significant degree. * Duties may require climbing stairs, bending, reaching, handling objects, and using fingers to operate a computer and/or keyboard. * Work requires the expression or exchange of ideas and the ability to receive detailed information. * Work requires the ability to compare, compile, analyze, and coordinate data/information; instruct or train others; and utilize effective interpersonal skills and behaviors. FLSA Status * Exempt Please note that communication relative to this position will occur primarily via e-mail correspondence. How To Apply: Submit a complete on-line application and provide/upload with application: * A copy of current, valid State of Colorado Driver's License Applicants are also invited to provide/upload the item listed below to the on-line application: * Current Resume. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete on-line application. Important Information: Applications are part of the selection process and will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applications may also be used as a part of the comparative analysis process to rank candidates and identify a top group for interview. Read this job announcement carefully before completing the on-line application. Applications must specifically address/support applicant qualifications as they relate to the requirements listed in 'Description of Job' and 'Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions and Conditions of Employment/Additional Requirements' sections. If applicable, official transcripts and/or other supporting documentation must be provided with the application to verify education / minimum qualifications / substitution / additional requirements (unofficial or copies of transcripts may serve as temporary verification only; applicant(s) selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts to verify education). Failure to complete the application properly and include required information and/or documents, or if applications do not demonstrate that experience and/or education are consistent with the categories listed on this announcement, may result in the applicant not being considered for this position. Also, in order to be considered for this position, complete applications must be received by the application deadline/closing date. Applicants will be notified of the results of this review. Please refer to the CO-Jobs State Employment Opportunities website (careers.colorado.gov) for the following information: * State Employment FAQs * Address Confidentiality Program * ADA Accommodations * Residency Requirements In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: * Medical and Dental plans * Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans * Paid life insurance * Short- and long-term disability coverage * Employee Wellness programs * Flexible Spending Accounts * Health Savings Accounts * 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave * Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options * Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system