Colorado Fatherhood Administrator

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　　Colorado Fatherhood Administrator

　　Salary

　　$68,100.00 - $88,524.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Denver, CO

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　QAA 05712 01.22.2024

　　Department

　　Department of Early Childhood

　　Opening Date

　　01/23/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/2/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

　　FLSA

　　Determined by Position

　　Primary Physical Work Address

　　710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246

　　FLSA Status

　　Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Department Information

　　STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED

　　NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

　　Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, and building an economy that works for everyone.

　　Committed to Diversity - 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. If you’re looking for a place where you can be your authentic self at work and celebrate the uniqueness of those around you, then we want to talk to you! State of Colorado employees were asked to reflect on their experience with equity, diversity, and inclusion. Click here to learn more about their experiences Colorado For All - Colorado Employees Reflect on Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAPo-IRsOZU&t=3s) .

　　We offer a generous benefits package including:

　　• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

　　• Medical, dental, and vision plans

　　• State paid life insurance policy

　　• Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution)

　　• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans

　　• State paid short-term disability coverage

　　• Additional optional life and disability plans

　　• Credit Union membership

　　• Training and professional development

　　To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .

　　Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

　　This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule (a combination of in-office and remote workplace). **Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.

　　The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, community-informed, data-driven, high-quality, and equitable early childhood system that supports the care, education and well-being of all Colorado's young children, their families and early childhood professionals in all settings. CDEC provides access to collaborative, coordinated, quality early childhood programs and support to children, families, and early care professionals in an effort to best prepare Coloradans for future success. CDEC works with many partners, including parents, schools, child care providers, Early Childhood Councils, counties, Community Centered Boards, early intervention service providers, family resources centers, county human services, county public health, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to provide high-quality early childhood and family support programs.

　　Description of Job

　　About the Department:

　　The Family Strengthening Section is a part of the Division of Community and Family Support. The Division of Community and Family Support (DCFS) helps families and communities across Colorado with the resources needed to support young children to thrive. The Family Strengthening Section exists to promote child maltreatment prevention and school readiness, support family support providers, and administer the following programs and funding streams: Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF), Colorado Child Abuse Prevention Trust Fund (CO CAP), Family Resource Center Program (FRCP), SafeCare Colorado (SCC), Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP), Colorado Community Response (CCR), Colorado Fatherhood Program (CFP), Family Support Through Primary Prevention (FSPP), Mobile Child Care for Substance Abuse Treatment Pilot, Maternal Infant Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV), HealthySteps (HS), and the Nurse Home Visitor Program (NHVP). MIECHV funding supports Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY), Parents as Teachers (PAT), and the NHVP.

　　What you’ll be doing:

　　This position is staff authority for supporting a continuous quality improvement (CQI) process in partnership with the division's data analyst to understand the current program model, identify opportunities to further refine the model, and support the program evaluation team. Additionally, the fatherhood administrator ensures that fatherhood sites are entering data into the ACF and CDEC data systems. They are responsible for providing training on the fatherhood program model and ensuring that those providing training related to the program connect with fatherhood navigators to provide all required training components.

　　Collaboration is a key aspect of this position, and the administrator works closely with several partners responsible for training fatherhood sites on key aspects of the model. The Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Economic Security works with local child support services to provide fathers with resources related to child support. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment works with local workforce centers to support fathers looking for support in obtaining employment or opportunities for workforce development. Other collaborations include the Family Resource Center Association providing training on the Colorado Family Support Assessment 2.0 tool, the Financial Health Institute providing training on increasing economic well-being for fathers and Illuminate Colorado providing Protective Factors Training and working with the CFP Administrator to establish Circle of Fathers support networks in each of the 7 communities providing fatherhood. This position facilitates the Fatherhood Steering Committee charged with identifying solutions when barriers are raised impacting program delivery and fatherhood engagement.

　　Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

　　This position is responsible for the development of solicitations and the distribution of funds following the state procurement policies and procedures.

　　Securing a procurement method for the distribution of CFP funds and providing required documentation for the execution of contracts annually.

　　Reviews requests and approves requests to revise or amend a grantee budget. Obtains all the necessary documents when amending contracts.

　　Provides fiscal oversight and approval of grantee invoices. Request supporting documentation as needed when reviewing invoices to verify allowable expenses.

　　Monitors the grantee's statement of work for compliance and is responsible for ensuring all deliverables are met.

　　In the case of fiscal or contract non-compliance provide resources to support a site and bring them back into compliance. Initiates a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) for continued noncompliance.

　　Facilitates and works with the FSC to develop quarterly agenda. Participates in statewide collaborative efforts to increase awareness and promote fatherhood.

　　Assures timely communication of program-related outcomes, achievements, evaluations, and future funding to opportunities to stakeholders.

　　Develops and sustains relationships with fatherhood stakeholders

　　Facilitates or actively engages in professional activities that enhance knowledge and expertise of current trends and methods related to fatherhood.

　　Effectively engages, cultivates, and maintains relationships with strategic partners and stakeholders including CDHS, Office of Economic Security and Office of Children Youth and Families, Department of Labor and Employment, Illuminate Colorado, Financial Health Institute, Butler Institute, and FRCA.

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

　　Education and Experience Requirements:

　　Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to Public Administration, Public Policy, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Early Childhood Development, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Human Services, Family Studies, or a closely related field.

　　And,

　　Three years of professional experience in an occupational field related to family support services or violence prevention. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in program or organization management, showcasing expertise in budget development and fiscal oversight. Additionally, candidates should possess valuable experience in community collaboration.

　　Substitutions:

　　Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

　　Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

　　Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application and in the supplemental questions. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section and supplemental questions of your application will be reviewed to determine this. “See Resume” statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　State experience relevant to this position

　　Knowledge of family support and fatherhood programming

　　Strong organizational and project management skills.

　　Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences and through varied media: written, oral, and visual.

　　Ability to work with diverse groups and populations.

　　Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications

　　Highly Desired:

　　Critical thinking and problem-solving

　　Performs well under pressure

　　Knowledge of protective factors, family strengthening principles and the positive impacts on families.

　　Ability to create and manage to a work plan

　　Excellent negotiation and consensus-building skills

　　Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-oriented, often virtual work environment.

　　Proficient computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace

　　Conditions of Employment:

　　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 CDEC with an official disposition of any charges.

　　Travel - Occasional travel is required up to 10% of the time and may require travel in adverse conditions or overnight stays.

　　DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

　　Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.

　　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 ( [email protected] ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

　　For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

　　Supplemental Information

　　How to Apply (https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply) (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.

　　Complete Applications must include the following documents:

　　A complete CDEC Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)

　　A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)

　　A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.

　　If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

　　If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

　　Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.

　　Comparative Analysis Process

　　The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.

　　Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.

　　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.

　　Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

　　If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.

　　ADAAA Accommodations:

　　CDEC 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 the HR Specialist Jenny Nguyen at [email protected]

　　Technical Assistance:

　　If you experience difficulty in uploading or attaching documents to your online application, or for any other technical difficulties, call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 anytime between 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).

　　The Department does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.

　　HOW TO APPLY: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. 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.

　　IF NOT APPLYING ON-LINE, SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

　　Online applications are strongly preferred. If you are unable to submit an online application, please reach out to the contact listed. Please note, all applications must be received by the closing date listed on the job posting.

　　DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:

　　[email protected]

　　METHODS OF APPOINTMENT: Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.