DYS Southern Region Director - Colorado Springs

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　　DYS Southern Region Director - Colorado Springs

　　Salary

　　$100,620.00 - $161,004.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Colorado Springs, CO

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　IKA 00478 01/12/2024

　　Department

　　Colorado Department of Human Services

　　Division

　　OCYF (Office of Children, Youth & Families)

　　Opening Date

　　01/17/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/31/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

　　FLSA

　　Determined by Position

　　FLSA Status

　　Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

　　Primary Physical Work Address

　　Division of Youth Services: Southern Region Office 2864 S. Circle Drive Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

　　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.

　　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)

　　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

　　About this position:

　　This position exists to provide consistent leadership and management to Division of Youth Services (DYS) state and private programs operating in the Southern part of the State, in support of the DYS Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan. The immediate area of responsibility is the Division’s Southern Management Region, which includes the supervision and oversight of the Regional Office, with a staff of 17 full-time positions and participation and oversight of fifteen (15) HB 1451 Collaborative Management Programs and seven Colorado Juvenile Detention Continuum Juvenile Services Planning Committees which are located in a geographical area consisting of twenty-two (22) counties and seven (7) judicial districts in the southern quadrant of Colorado. This position serves as the Appointing Authority for all permanent DYS staff assigned to the Southern Region Office. This position is the linchpin for operational oversight of numerous meetings focused on processes, strategic planning, interventions and implementations, budget development and fiscal allocation management for the effective optimization of resources. “Resources” includes a high volume of developed contract services from private programs. This position is also responsible for monitoring compliance with CDHS, DYS, and Executive Branch of government rules, regulations, and standards of conduct. This position also serves on the Division of Youth Services’ Leadership Team and as such is responsible for participating in strategic planning, decision-making, and oversight of DYS strategic goals, objectives and operations

　　Summary of Duties:

　　Future-focused program planning with operational oversight of teams and committees defining, refining, developing, and establishing the evolution of the Division of Youth Services and the programs and services provided by and to youth in the legal and physical custody of the Division. Determines the long-term strategic mix of services provided by assigned FTEs. Develops and negotiates contract services to augment and complement the contributions of permanent staff, and to satisfy the mandates of the General Assembly. Engages in decision-making and planning as a member of the Division’s Leadership Team. Ensures consistent statewide practices in the Client Management and Parole systems. Reviews and refines organizational goals and outcomes. Develops and implements the planning and oversight of broad organizational change initiatives. Keeps apprised of the latest research and best practices in the fields of juvenile justice and community collaboration. Provides leadership to the Division in the implementation and ongoing use of the Sanctuary Model tools and the seven commitments. Supports a trauma-responsive environment.

　　Organizes and directs the Southern Region needs assessment for residential and non-residential services. Analysis of DYS caseload to project current and future needs. Complete trend analyses of existing permanent and contract services. Strategically develop need-based Requests for Proposals (RFPs) of services, to ensure that services are established when needed. Develop intervention strategies with Program Managers to correct, modify, or terminate contracts for services as a result of DYS monitoring and analysis. Develop and implement a training program to enhance employees’ productivity and longevity. Management of regional operating funds and other allocated resources, e.g., assigned state vehicles; technology resources; and oversight of office spaces. Oversight of Parole Program Services allocated resources for the Purchase of Contract Placement funds. Regional leadership of Divisional change initiatives, e.g., statute changes, regional operating procedures, and community initiatives. Direct and monitor the establishment of regional operating procedures consistent with Statewide standards and policy. Direct planning for the continuum of care services and oversight of expenditures. Liaison with the appropriate CDHS personnel including but not limited to Accounting, Procurement, Human Resources, and Facilities Management. Ensures staff’s compliance with parole policies, procedures, and audit standards. Regional Leadership of Sanctuary-related culture change processes and practices. Modeling the use of Sanctuary Tools, modeling the seven commitments, and demonstrating an understanding of trauma-responsive environments.

　　Participation in community forums to keep the public informed of DYS programs and services. Solicits assistance in obtaining outside services and assist youth in transition back to the community. Establishes partnerships with local District Attorneys, Chief Probation Officers, and law enforcement agencies in each of the region’s four judicial districts and eleven counties. Establishes partnerships for training and educational programs for paroled youth. Represents the Division at seven Colorado Youth Detention Continuum Juvenile Services Planning Committees (JSPC). Represents the Division on the Statewide Colorado Youth Detention Continuum Advisory Board. Represents the Division as a mandatory partner at the sixteen, HB 1451 Interagency Oversight Groups (IOGs)-this includes having decision-making authority. Establishes rapport and positive connections with public and private community agencies, the juvenile justice system, and elected officials. Resolves differences through arbitration and negotiation with community agencies and community services on issues and programs directly related to the DYS mission, vision, and strategic plan. This includes negotiations between district courts, facilities HB 1451 collaboratives and CYDC programs. Serves as the Southern Region Public Information Officer for matters that are sensitive or require a statewide perspective to private and civic groups, media, and the legal system.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

　　Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to continue in the selection process for this position. The work experience must be specifically documented on your application to determine if qualified or your application may be rejected.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Six (6) years’ experience in a juvenile/adult justice program, or in a human services field two of which must have included experience with public or business administration, including:

　　Supervising multiple levels of subordinates,

　　Establishing goals and objectives,

　　Developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives,

　　Strategic planning,

　　Facilitating small groups in problem-solving complex issues,

　　Leading complex change initiatives, and

　　Program planning and development.

　　AND a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, criminal justice, a human behavioral sciences field, or a closely related field.

　　Substitutions:

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

　　Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required general experience on a year-for-year basis, but not the two years of specific experience.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Three (3) years of multi-level supervisory and administrative experience in a juvenile justice setting.

　　Supervision of a complex environment servicing multiple youth populations.

　　Juvenile Residential expertise including understanding of the juvenile laws, criminal procedures, Colorado Youth Detention Continuum mandates/functions and SB 286 rules and implementation strategy.

　　Programming experience with pre-adjudicated and adjudicated youth including an understanding of adolescent development, cognitive behavioral approaches, trauma-responsive environments, evidence-based treatment, and the creation of an effective behavior management program and treatment modalities. Gender-specific expertise including extensive knowledge of best practices for girls programming in a secure setting,

　　Expertise in maintaining oversight of contractors and acting as liaison for contractors.

　　Conditions of Employment:

　　Must be 21 years old or older

　　Must possess and maintain a valid US drivers license

　　Must have no felony convictions and no violent history

　　Must pass a drug screen

　　This position requires travel to state-wide regional offices as well as attending meetings at different locations. This position will require the ability to be physically present at the various region locations across the state to meet training needs. This position will have access to vehicles at the Southern Region Office and will need to have the ability to travel throughout the work week.

　　Must pass a Full Background check: CBI name check and fingerprint check ;ICON Colorado court database; Medicare fraud database; Reference checks; Professional License Verification (if applicable); PREA (Division of Youth Services Only); For those with direct contact with children: Trails check; For those with direct contact with adults at the Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers and Veterans Community Living Centers: CAPS

　　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 ([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

　　Link to: How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)

　　Link to: 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.

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