Youth Services Specialist I - Campus at Mt. View Committed Services

Youth Services Specialist I - Campus at Mt. View Committed Services

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Youth Services Specialist I - Campus at Mt. View Committed Services

Salary

$2,167.85 Biweekly

Location

Lakewood, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IKA 01968 09 / 23 / 2025

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OCYF - Mount View Youth Services Center

Opening Date

09 / 23 / 2025

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

7862 W Mansfield Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80235

Hiring Pay Rate

Shift Differential : 2nd shift = 7.5%, 3rd shift = 14%, Weekend = 20%

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Brennon.Watts@state.co.us

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Description

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Department Information

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note : This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies (Full time and part time).

Campus at Mount View includes :

Betty K. Marler Youth Services Center (committed females)

Betty K. Marler Youth Services Center is a 30-bed youth center located on the Campus at Mount View. BKMYSC serves a population of committed female youth with a focus on long-term treatment.

Phoenix Youth Services Center (committed males)

Phoenix Youth Services Center is a 24-bed youth center located on The Campus at Mount View. PXYSC serves a population of committed male youth with a focus on long-term treatment

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! ()

Physical Location :

Phoenix Youth Service Center

7862 W Mansfield Pkwy

Lakewood, CO 80235

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 : www.colorado.gov / cdhs / dys . 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.

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Description of Job

This announcement may fill : Swing Shift and Overnight Shift - Please note : These working arrangements are subject to change.

Front End

Sunday-Wednesday 11a-9p or 12 : 30 pm-10 : 30 pm

Front End Overnight

Sunday-Wednesday 10 : 15 pm-8 : 15 am

Back End

Wednesday-Saturday 11 : 00 am-9 : 00 pm or 12 : 30 pm-10 : 30 pm

Back End Overnight

Thursday 10 : 00 pm-11 : 00 am

Friday and Saturday 9 : 30 pm-11 : 30 am

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

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• 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 / Licensure / Certification / Experience :

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

No Substitutions.

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.

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_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or 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 (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

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The Assessment Process ()

For additional recruiting questions, please contact Brennon.Watts@state.co.us

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 www.copera.org 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

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_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.

~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ ()

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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 : www.colorado.gov / pacific / dhr / benefits 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.

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 : www.colorado.gov / pacific / dhr / benefits

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.

01

Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

Yes I possess a High School Diploma or GED

No I do not possess a High School Diploma or GED

02

Do you possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License?

Yes

No

03

A condition of employment requires applicants to be 21 years of age or older. Do you meet this condition?

Yes

No

04

If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.

05

Former State employees who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.

06

If you are a current or previous state employee, please provide the following information for each state job worked : department, job title, dates worked. This will allow us to determine transfer, demotion, promotional, or reinstatement status. (This information will be verified.)

07

Please tell us what level of education you currently have completed and the associated major based on the selections below.

Bachelor's degree with Major in (psychology, sociology or criminal justice major or similar field).

Associate's degree with Major in (psychology, sociology or criminal justice major or similar field).

Completed College Degree in unrelated field - Incomplete degree in related field

Completed HS / GED - Incomplete college degree in unrelated field

08

Years of experience working with at risk youth in a secure / staff secure setting or at risk population

2 + years of Direct Experience working with at risk youth in secure / staff secure type program.

1-2 years of Experience working with at risk youth secure / staff secure type program

six months to 1 year of experience working with an at risk population.

less then six months of experience working with an at risk population.

no experience working with an at risk population.

09

Please describe in detail where you were working with at risk youth in a secure / staff secure setting or at risk population from your application?

10

Years of Mentoring, Coaching , Intern or Volunteer work.

2+ years of experience

1-2 years experience

six months to 1 year of exp

less than six month

no experience

11

Years of Experience in the health and human services field and / or criminal justice field.

2+ years of experience

1-2 years of experience

six months to 1 year of experience

less than six months of experience

no experience

12

Please describe in detail where you have experience working in the health and human services field and / or criminal justice field from your application?

13

What languages do you speak?

Spanish

Other Languages

English Only

14

Please describe your experience working in residential treatment, mental health, law enforcement, and / or secure settings. Check all that apply :

Youth

Adult

Detention

Treatment

Residential Programs

Mental Health Facilities

Law Enforcement

Military

Social Work

Parole and Probation

15

Please indicate the other youth-specific experiences you bring to the table. Check all that apply :

Mentoring

Coaching

Educational Setting

Behavioral Intervention Programs

Restitution / Commitment Programs

Faith-Based Programs

Other

16

Please check the situations listed below where physically managing a youth would be necessary :

Swearing at another Youth

Swearing at an Adult / Authority Figure

Failing to Comply

Passive Resistance

Threatening Behavior

Damaging Property

Hurting Themselves or Others

Other

17

Please describe why you would physically manage youth in the situations above, and the other interventions you would use first or concurrently. If you marked "other" in the list above, please tell us about those situations as well.

18

Our teams provide cognitive, emotional, and behavioral support to our youth both as a function of their daily interactions and through structured programming. Please indicate the areas where you have experience as the person responsible for delivering programming :

One-on-One Treatment

Group Treatment

Drug / Alcohol

RCJ

Educational

Social Skills

Anger Management

Evidence-Based Programs

Other

19

Of these program areas, which have you demonstrated leadership in by developing the program or leading change? What outcome were you seeking and how did you accomplish it?

20

In order for our facilities to remain in compliance with State and Federal Laws, there may be times when we will need to hire based on gender to serve that particular population. Please indicate your gender below.

Male

Female

21

There may be times when our facilities will need to hire individuals on a temporary basis in order to meet staffing needs. These assignments can last up to nine months. Please indicate below if you would be willing to accept a temporary assignment.

Yes

No

22

If you are a Veteran and you are requesting Veteran's Preference you must upload your DD-214 or VA letter to your application.

I am not a Veteran

I have uploaded my Veteran Preference documents (DD214 or VA letter)

I am a Veteran, but not requesting Veteran's preference

23

Have you ever been terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary action or termination, or received disciplinary action? If you have ever been terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or received disciplinary action, please explain the circumstances below.

24

Do you prefer Part Time or Full Time?

Part Time

Full Time

25

Do you prefer Days, Evenings or Nights?

Days

Evenings

Nights

26

The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.

This information is available to me and I have read this information

I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)

27

I have read and understand the entire announcement and followed all of the instructions provided therein, including : fully and accurately completing the application (see resume statements will not be accepted); answering any supplemental questions; and have attached all of the required documentation, including resume, cover letter, and transcripts (if applicable), which will all be used as part of the comparative analysis process. I understand that failure to follow all instructions and submit all required documentation may result in elimination from consideration. (Late submissions will not be accepted). I further understand that I must meet all the minimum qualifications, conditions of employment or any other requirement listed as per the announcement at the time of application.

Yes

No

28

Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application

Yes

No

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