Colorado
CORRECTIONAL, YOUTH, SUPERVISOR III at Campus at Lookout Mtn
Colorado, Golden, Colorado, United States, 80401
Overview
This position is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at the locations below. About the Division
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. Visit the DYS website for more information about services provided to youth, families, and local communities in Colorado. Summary of the Position
This job exists as a formal supervisory position dedicated to overseeing and providing supervision for direct care Youth Services Security Officers. Responsibilities include supervision of staff, scheduling, movement of juveniles, admissions/releases, orientation, security/control, educational support services, daily programming, recreation, meals, medical referral and follow-up, and customer service. The role involves identifying and addressing staff performance concerns, modeling and ensuring compliance with DYS policies and standards, and serving on the Youth Center Leadership Team with trauma responsiveness and Sanctuary Model principles. Responsibilities
Performance Management: supervise direct care staff, teach, lead, monitor, coach, ensure timely and quality work, document performance, apply reflective supervision, supervise intake/release, and support staff development. Personnel and Supervision: participate in hiring, onboarding, training, discipline processes, assign duties, supervise staff, provide coaching and mentoring, oversee staffing and post assignments, and support training schedules. Safety and Security/Emergency: apply sound judgment in crises, conduct drills, maintain sanitation and safety standards, enforce policies, oversee post assignments, de-escalation, restraints/seclusion when appropriate, conduct searches, and report discrepancies. Programming: supervise youth center programming, ensure activities are completed and documented, implement trauma-responsive tools and the DYS treatment model, facilitate groups, coach staff in Safe Correctional Practices and Trauma Informed Care, enforce safety rules, manage daily living activities, and ensure youth receive orientation to rules and routines. Documentation/Quality Control: oversee documentation of daily operations, unit activities, logs, medical/behavioral documentation, mandatory reporting, and timely recordkeeping; ensure action plans for Compliance reviews. Organizational Accountability: complete mandatory trainings, promote a positive culture, communicate professionally, adhere to codes of conduct and policies, model staff adherence, and supervise to policy. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Work Experience: Two (2) years professional corrections-related experience in a correctional or trauma-informed facility. Note: part-time experience (
Highly Desirable Characteristics:
ability to work with stakeholders, resolve communication problems, manage competing interests, build and manage teams, strategic direction, strong communication skills, problem solving, adaptability to complex environments, self-motivated, positive role model, teamwork. Preferred Qualifications:
program/project development, training facilitation, training development, supervisory/management experience, data-driven performance management, experience with high-risk youth, policy analysis and implementation, relevant state service experience. Lived Experience:
DYS encourages candidates with lived experience to apply. Lived experience is not a substitute for minimum qualifications. Conditions of Employment
Background checks and health screenings, valid driver's license, shift work, travel requirements, and mandatory training. Continued employment depends on successful completion of pre-service training, field training, and annual trainings. Disclosures required for prior state employment; Diana Screen administered for positions of trust. Appeal Rights
If you are eliminated from consideration, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board within ten (10) calendar days of notice. Application Instructions and Help
For more information about applying, rights, and process, contact the State Personnel Board and review official rules. For recruitment questions, contact the listed email. About Us
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) values a diverse and inclusive workforce and offers competitive benefits and a values-driven culture. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and abilities. ADAA accommodations are available upon request. Equal Opportunity
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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This position is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at the locations below. About the Division
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. Visit the DYS website for more information about services provided to youth, families, and local communities in Colorado. Summary of the Position
This job exists as a formal supervisory position dedicated to overseeing and providing supervision for direct care Youth Services Security Officers. Responsibilities include supervision of staff, scheduling, movement of juveniles, admissions/releases, orientation, security/control, educational support services, daily programming, recreation, meals, medical referral and follow-up, and customer service. The role involves identifying and addressing staff performance concerns, modeling and ensuring compliance with DYS policies and standards, and serving on the Youth Center Leadership Team with trauma responsiveness and Sanctuary Model principles. Responsibilities
Performance Management: supervise direct care staff, teach, lead, monitor, coach, ensure timely and quality work, document performance, apply reflective supervision, supervise intake/release, and support staff development. Personnel and Supervision: participate in hiring, onboarding, training, discipline processes, assign duties, supervise staff, provide coaching and mentoring, oversee staffing and post assignments, and support training schedules. Safety and Security/Emergency: apply sound judgment in crises, conduct drills, maintain sanitation and safety standards, enforce policies, oversee post assignments, de-escalation, restraints/seclusion when appropriate, conduct searches, and report discrepancies. Programming: supervise youth center programming, ensure activities are completed and documented, implement trauma-responsive tools and the DYS treatment model, facilitate groups, coach staff in Safe Correctional Practices and Trauma Informed Care, enforce safety rules, manage daily living activities, and ensure youth receive orientation to rules and routines. Documentation/Quality Control: oversee documentation of daily operations, unit activities, logs, medical/behavioral documentation, mandatory reporting, and timely recordkeeping; ensure action plans for Compliance reviews. Organizational Accountability: complete mandatory trainings, promote a positive culture, communicate professionally, adhere to codes of conduct and policies, model staff adherence, and supervise to policy. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Work Experience: Two (2) years professional corrections-related experience in a correctional or trauma-informed facility. Note: part-time experience (
Highly Desirable Characteristics:
ability to work with stakeholders, resolve communication problems, manage competing interests, build and manage teams, strategic direction, strong communication skills, problem solving, adaptability to complex environments, self-motivated, positive role model, teamwork. Preferred Qualifications:
program/project development, training facilitation, training development, supervisory/management experience, data-driven performance management, experience with high-risk youth, policy analysis and implementation, relevant state service experience. Lived Experience:
DYS encourages candidates with lived experience to apply. Lived experience is not a substitute for minimum qualifications. Conditions of Employment
Background checks and health screenings, valid driver's license, shift work, travel requirements, and mandatory training. Continued employment depends on successful completion of pre-service training, field training, and annual trainings. Disclosures required for prior state employment; Diana Screen administered for positions of trust. Appeal Rights
If you are eliminated from consideration, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board within ten (10) calendar days of notice. Application Instructions and Help
For more information about applying, rights, and process, contact the State Personnel Board and review official rules. For recruitment questions, contact the listed email. About Us
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) values a diverse and inclusive workforce and offers competitive benefits and a values-driven culture. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and abilities. ADAA accommodations are available upon request. Equal Opportunity
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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