Colorado
Correctional Youth Security Officer III - Gilliam Youth Service Center
Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Overview
This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package. Physical job location: Gilliam Youth Services Center, 2844 North Downing St., Denver, CO 80205. 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. The Division operates 15 secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in Colorado at www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. We encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
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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
Description of Job
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.
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.
Important: Please read the entire job announcement and follow all instructions prior to applying. You must provide documentation to be credited. There will be no exceptions on timelines to provide documentation. All documentation must be uploaded.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Two (2) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position
Substitutions: Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
These positions are not sedentary. Employees are typically on their feet during the entire shift. Physically, you may need to climb stairs and be willing and able to intervene with assaultive youth.
Preferred Qualifications
College education in a behavioral health and or juvenile justice-related field. Experience with adjudicated/detained youth in secure residential or behavioral health settings; facilitating psychoeducational groups; working with trauma-impacted adolescents; youth mentoring or coaching; and using verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques. Relevant state service experience.
Highly Desirable Competencies Skilled in conflict management
Strong work ethic, integrity, dependability
Sound judgment and decision-making
Self-control and ability to manage stressful situations
Clear verbal communication and respectful tone
Ability to identify changes, hazards or security breaches and communicate them
Ability to study information and recount events in writing clearly
Work Environment and Conditions
Shift work including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may vary and may be 8, 10, or 12 hours. Mandatory overtime may be required. Day shift work is not usually available. The position is essential and may require reporting during inclement weather.
Other Requirements and Policies Full Background check: CBI name check and fingerprint, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, reference checks, professional license verification, drug screen, PREA, Trails check, CAPS.
Must be at least 21 years old, with no felony convictions or domestic violence history.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License
Successful completion of DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program, and mandatory annual training.
Travel required for transporting youth or attending training
The Diana Screen is administered to applicants for positions of trust with children
Former state employees with disciplinary termination must disclose and may be disqualified absent extraordinary circumstances
Appeal Rights
If you are eliminated from consideration, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. Details and contact information are provided in the announcement.
How to Apply and Assessment
For additional recruiting questions, contact brennon.watts@state.co.us. The assessment process is described in the job announcement. The Colorado Department of Human Services is an equal opportunity employer.
About Us and Benefits
About Us: Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) offers benefits including retirement options, medical and dental plans, health savings, life insurance, disability coverage, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employee discounts, wellness programs, and flexible work arrangements where eligible. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Our Values: We believe in a people-first approach, balance, accountability, transparency, ethics, and collaboration. We are committed to diversity and cultural responsiveness. ADAA accommodations are available; contact the ADAA Coordinator for assistance.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
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This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package. Physical job location: Gilliam Youth Services Center, 2844 North Downing St., Denver, CO 80205. 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. The Division operates 15 secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in Colorado at www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. We encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events. CDHSCareers.
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
Description of Job
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.
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.
Important: Please read the entire job announcement and follow all instructions prior to applying. You must provide documentation to be credited. There will be no exceptions on timelines to provide documentation. All documentation must be uploaded.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Two (2) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position
Substitutions: Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
These positions are not sedentary. Employees are typically on their feet during the entire shift. Physically, you may need to climb stairs and be willing and able to intervene with assaultive youth.
Preferred Qualifications
College education in a behavioral health and or juvenile justice-related field. Experience with adjudicated/detained youth in secure residential or behavioral health settings; facilitating psychoeducational groups; working with trauma-impacted adolescents; youth mentoring or coaching; and using verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques. Relevant state service experience.
Highly Desirable Competencies Skilled in conflict management
Strong work ethic, integrity, dependability
Sound judgment and decision-making
Self-control and ability to manage stressful situations
Clear verbal communication and respectful tone
Ability to identify changes, hazards or security breaches and communicate them
Ability to study information and recount events in writing clearly
Work Environment and Conditions
Shift work including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may vary and may be 8, 10, or 12 hours. Mandatory overtime may be required. Day shift work is not usually available. The position is essential and may require reporting during inclement weather.
Other Requirements and Policies Full Background check: CBI name check and fingerprint, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, reference checks, professional license verification, drug screen, PREA, Trails check, CAPS.
Must be at least 21 years old, with no felony convictions or domestic violence history.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License
Successful completion of DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program, and mandatory annual training.
Travel required for transporting youth or attending training
The Diana Screen is administered to applicants for positions of trust with children
Former state employees with disciplinary termination must disclose and may be disqualified absent extraordinary circumstances
Appeal Rights
If you are eliminated from consideration, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. Details and contact information are provided in the announcement.
How to Apply and Assessment
For additional recruiting questions, contact brennon.watts@state.co.us. The assessment process is described in the job announcement. The Colorado Department of Human Services is an equal opportunity employer.
About Us and Benefits
About Us: Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) offers benefits including retirement options, medical and dental plans, health savings, life insurance, disability coverage, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employee discounts, wellness programs, and flexible work arrangements where eligible. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Our Values: We believe in a people-first approach, balance, accountability, transparency, ethics, and collaboration. We are committed to diversity and cultural responsiveness. ADAA accommodations are available; contact the ADAA Coordinator for assistance.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
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