This posting is for a Part Time Position Only.
This is a TRANSPARENCY POSTING.
Please Note: This posting is in accordance with State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures. This is a Transparency Posting for a current student Intern candidate. The announcement is for transparency purposes only to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
16-40 hours a week depending on need. Hours can vary. Flexible schedule, FULL Benefits!
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Position Information: This announcement applies only to individuals being offered a internship. The announcement is for transparency purposes only. 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/dysMy Why
About Division of Youth Services - Campus at Mountview This work unit exists to provide for the direct care, security, supervision and support of pre-adjudicated or adjudicated youth in Division of Youth Services state-operated secure residential facilities using a trauma responsive approach. Work assignments range from Admissions and Control, school and day programming, to detention, assessment, and commitment (long term treatment) living units.
Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change.
Positions provide direct care security, supervision, and support of detained and/or committed youth in Division of Youth Services (DYS) State Operated Secure Residential Facilities within a trauma responsive environment. The Position serves a complex adolescent population with various behavioral health disorders, trauma and criminal behaviors.. Facilities are 24/7 and position shifts are dependent on openings.
- Maintain a safe environment through appropriate supervision and use of behavioral management skills and interventions in order to guide youth through daily living and leisure activities.
- Conduct searches of individuals and rooms for contraband items.
- Inspect and ensure the safety and security of doors, windows, and youth center grounds.
- Inspect common areas and youth center living units to maintain health, safety and sanitation standards.
- Implement and document suicide precautions monitoring, safety plans and behavior agreements for those youth at high risk of hurting themselves or others or demonstrating other serious behavioral concerns.
- Monitor secure perimeter and monitor and control access to restricted areas.
- Use conflict management, non-escalation and de-escalation skills and, in emergencies, use approved physical response techniques when all other interventions have failed.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with youth to support them in their programming.
- Teach, coach and redirect youth within the behavior management program and role model prosocial behavior at all times.
- Reinforce use of safe practices including methods of supervision and structure that maintain a non-violent environment.
- Facilitate educational, skill development, recreation, and other youth groups and activities.
- Support treatment and case plan goals and objectives developed by the Behavioral Health & Medical Services unit.
- Provide supervision and support of community transition/reintegration opportunities for youth.
- Adhere to and reinforce established DYS rules, policies, and procedures and utilize proper protocols when responding to critical incidents, physical altercations, medical emergencies, fire drills and other incidents.
- Utilize computer software to document incident reports and other activities when 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.
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 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.
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 evening, night, weekend 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 CYSOI, your position is considered essential and you may be required to report to work during inclement weather.
Conditions of Employment:Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence
Possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado driver's license upon hire
Pass CBI and FBI background investigations
Shift work
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.
Travel-travel of youth in state vehicles, travel to assigned trainings and/or alternate work sites
COVID, flu and other state mandatory vaccination required
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.
Included in the background investigation is a current/previous employer check. Your current and previous employers within the last 10 years must be listed on your application even if the job duties are unrelated to Correctional Youth Security Officer I position. Incomplete employer information (address, phone, supervisor name) or omission of former employers may result in application disqualification.
How to Apply
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact Jonathan.benavides@state.co.us
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