Correctional Youth Security Officer II (Swing shift) - Summit Youth Services Center in Golden, CO

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　　Correctional Youth Security Officer II (Swing shift) - Summit Youth Services Center in Golden, CO

　　Salary

　　$27.62 - $28.45 Hourly

　　Location

　　Golden, CO

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　IKA 05368 01/23/2024

　　Department

　　Colorado Department of Human Services

　　Division

　　OCYF - Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center

　　Opening Date

　　01/23/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/6/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

　　FLSA

　　Determined by Position

　　Primary Physical Work Address

　　Summit Youth Services Center 2901 Ford St. Golden, CO. 80401

　　FLSA Status

　　Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　Department Information

　　This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

　　Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at the locations below.

　　This recruitment is to fill the SWING SHIFT.

　　Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

　　Division of Youth Services - Platte Valley Youth Services Center

　　About the Division of Youth Services:

　　The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention, commitment, and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates fifteen secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. The Division also contracts with numerous private residential and non-residential service providers throughout the State. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Colorado Youth Detention Continuum, a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State.

　　We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys

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　　Description of Job

　　The Division of Youth Services has supervisory positions in various areas throughout each facility. The overall scope and nature of the work consists of providing oversight and supervision of CYSO I (Correctional Youth Security Officer). This oversight includes personnel supervision, crisis management oversight, and therapeutic direction to staff, as well as quality assurance functions within the specific program, administration designee and role modeling, and support to direct and indirect staff.

　　Overall Function of the Work Unit

　　The overall function of the work unit is to enforce established rules and procedures to control the movement in the unit and behavior of youth within the care of the facility. Supervision is documented based on the observation of behaviors and incidents that occur throughout the day. The daily programming, living, and leisure activities are organized and carried out by this position. Occasionally, the intervention of volatile situations is required. Duties also include behavior-based care and treatment.

　　Lead Worker Duties

　　Ensure CYSO I accountability for quality and quantity of work, take corrective measures, and provide coaching, mentoring, and training to CYSO I's

　　Documentation of anecdotal performance notes as well as providing input for quarterly, mid-year and closeout evaluations

　　Ensure staff compliance with the facility and DYS policies, procedures, and operational practices

　　Provide information and instruction in one-to-one crisis intervention counseling for the facility and to youth to avert crisis, including suicide management (documentation and review)

　　Conduct and document safety, fire, and health inspections

　　Review all logs, shift reports, daily observations, rosters, court paperwork for quality documentation for DYS standards and facility procedures

　　Ensure all room checks, medication administration, recreation, room restrictions, and discipline programs are maintained as required by the facility standards and procedures

　　Assist CYSO III with timekeeping coordination and KRONOS editing

　　Facilitate team meetings in collaboration with CYSO III

　　Ensure that youth grievance policy and procedure are followed. Review of grievances to include investigation, follow up and appropriate action

　　Shift Supervision

　　Manages the adherence to daily structured programming and leisure activities

　　Review and make changes in work schedule and duty assignments for CYSO I's to ensure adequate coverage for facility programs and facility safety and security

　　Document observations and critical incidents that occur in living units using TRAILS

　　Monitor movement and behavior of youth

　　Direct and respond to crises

　　Monitor use of mechanical restraints, per DYS policy

　　Assist with or assign staff to complete internal and/or external youth transports

　　Recommend if a living unit should be locked down per DYS Policy/Facility Implementing Procedure

　　Oversee the cleanup of living units, daily hygiene routine, and laundry needs

　　Ensure compliance for youth with special needs and on special management programs

　　Ensure adherence to programming

　　Participate in facility debriefings of critical incidents when required

　　Conduct shift briefings

　　Facilitates debrief meetings following physical management incidents and ensures medical staff notification

　　Direct Care

　　Assess and document youth for suicidal, medical, escape risk, special needs, and room restrictions

　　Perform restraints, room searches, and perimeter checks

　　Escort or transport youth to appointments and activities

　　Provide orientation to youth about the facility rules and routines

　　Use appropriate physical force when necessary in compliance with PSI (Protective Supports and Interventions)

　　Administer medications to youth

　　Manage mental health and behavior needs

　　Follow programming/daily schedule

　　Provides on-site direction in ensuring appropriate school supervision, in conjunction with the CYSO III

　　Participate in treatment meetings as necessary, as well as facilitate treatment groups as assigned

　　Providing individual mentoring to youth on assigned caseload

　　Additional Duties May Include:

　　Completion of yearly mandatory training requirements

　　Participation on committees in the facility and throughout CYSOs

　　Functions as the training Coordinator for the facility. Train staff in DYS Policy and Facility Procedures. Set up the training schedule and enter staff training hours into TRAILS

　　Functions as the Volunteer Coordinator for the facility. Train volunteers in Policy and Procedure.

　　Set up a volunteer schedule and act as a liaison between the volunteers and the facility

　　Functions as the Recreation Coordinator for the facility. Develop and implement the recreation schedule for the youth. Oversee the recreation inventory

　　Ensures adherence with Trust Fund policies and procedures, guidelines and regulations to include proper spending and accounting of pod allotment funds.

　　Other duties as assigned or required

　　Lived Experience :

　　The Division of Youth Services (DYS) is committed to hiring individuals who are professional and passionate about their desire to help youth. DYS values candidates who have demonstrated perseverance as a special attribute that can help the youth in our care. DYS encourages qualified candidates with "lived experience" to apply. Lived experience comes from the personal knowledge and understanding that many possess by virtue of first-hand experience with mental health, substance abuse, systems involvement and traumatic events. Lived experience brings unique knowledge, insights and perspectives that are invaluable for organizational growth, increased sensitivity to the youth and families we serve, and new ideas and inspiration for improving service delivery.

　　Note: Lived experience will not substitute for the minimum qualifications for this position.

　　Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

　　PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT AND FOLLOW ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION.

　　Please update your application if changes pertain to your work and/or education history.

　　Current employees: If you do not update the work experience section of your application, you will not be given credit for your current State experience.

　　Educational Requirements

　　High school diploma or General Education Diploma, (GED).

　　AND

　　Work Experience

　　One (1) year of full-time professional corrections-related* experience working in a correctional or trauma-informed facility.

　　*Corrections-related experience is defined as the custody and control of a detained or adjudicated population and/or experience as a POST Certified Officer, or Military Law Enforcement.

　　Note: Anything less than 40 hours per week is considered part-time experience. Credit is given for part-time work but is calculated by prorating the qualifying experience.

　　Substitution:

　　College with course work in social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, human services, physical education/recreational studies or closely related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

　　Note: If you are using education to qualify for this position, please attach your transcripts.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　The preferred candidate will possess demonstrated experience in the following areas:

　　Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained youth within a secure facility

　　Self-motivated

　　Positive role model

　　Attention to Detail

　　Teamwork

　　Trainer certification in staff development

　　Supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience

　　Critical Thinking and Decision Making skills

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　　College degree in social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, human services, physical education/recreational studies or closely related field

　　Conditions of Employment

　　Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence

　　Must possess and maintain a valid US drivers license

　　Must have no felony convictions and no violent history

　　Willing and able to work shifts (24 hour/7 day a week facility)

　　Must pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigations and a Federal Bureau of Investigations background check as a condition of employment. Included in the background check is a current and/or previous employer check. Your current and/or previous employers within the past 10 years at a minimum must be listed on your job application (most recent in descending order), even if the job or duties are unrelated to the position for which you are applying. Incomplete employer information (address, phone number, and supervisor) or omission of former employers may result in a disqualification of your application.

　　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.

　　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.

　　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://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)

　　The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)

　　For additional recruiting questions, please contact [email protected]

　　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 (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (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

　　*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more

　　information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.

　　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 [email protected] or call 1-800-929-0791.

　　THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　Toll Free Applicant Technical Support (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#technical-support)

　　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.

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

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　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.

　　03

　　Do you currently posses a valid US Driver's License?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please provide the following information for each State job worked: Department, Job Titles, and dates employed

　　05

　　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.

　　06

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

　　07

　　What about your experience makes you an ideal candidate for this position?

　　08

　　Explain your style of leadership and what qualities you possess that make you a good leader.

　　09

　　If you have supervisory experience, please describe in detail. If you do not have supervisory experience, please describe why you feel you are prepared to be in a supervisory position?

　　10

　　What types of factors do you believe contribute to youth ending up in the criminal justice system?

　　11

　　What kinds of things do you think can be effective in helping youth move away from the justice system?

　　12

　　What interests you in working with at-risk youth?

　　13

　　Tell us about a time when you led your team in a challenging situation and how you applied your leadership skills to achieve your desired outcomes.

　　14

　　This job requires balancing skills such as good communication skills to facilitate rapport building and de-escalation of youth, along with good safety skills such as holding youth accountable, being vigilant about our physical safety and the safety of others, and potentially even physically managing youth. What skills do you think you may bring to this role, and what skills do you think you might need to build?

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　　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.)

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　　Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application?

　　Yes

　　No

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