Colorado Department of Revenue
Youth Center Rights Coordinator (CYSO III) - Pueblo Youth Services Center
Colorado Department of Revenue, Pueblo, Colorado, United States, 81004
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Youth Center Rights Coordinator (CYSO III) – Pueblo Youth Services Center
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Colorado Department of Revenue .
Department Information
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! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details.
Physical Job location
Pueblo Youth Services
1406 West 17th Street
Pueblo, Colorado 81003
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. 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 15 secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre‑adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. For pre‑adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of the 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 have many opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families.
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:
www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys . There are numerous opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families and we welcome you to join our team.
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.
Description Of Job About the position.
This position serves as a Youth Center Rights Coordinator. The purpose of the position is to ensure that youth rights are upheld and all youth are treated with dignity, respect, fairness, and equity. The coordinator ensures compliance with nondiscrimination policies and manages grievances related to discrimination, complaints, develops policies and provides training to the staff related to youth rights.
This position supports the administration with reporting and leads by example an inclusive work environment based on DYS policies and Youth Rights, ensuring every youth receives the best care and their rights are respected. The position partners with administration and first line supervisors to ensure staff is educated and follows DYS policies related to Youth Rights.
Duties
Review videos involving physical response, abuse allegations, and youth grievances (if applicable). Additional reviews as required by the Youth Center Administration.
Collect, review, and respond to youth grievances in accordance with DYS Policy 13.2 Grievance Procedures. Responsible for logging grievances on the tracking form and submitting monthly data to Administration. This form will be submitted to the Youth Center Administration by the 3rd of each month for the previous month’s data tracking.
Oversee and deliver Youth Center training related to PREA, Youth Rights, and other training relevant to youth rights.
Collaborate with the Youth Center PREA Compliance Manager to gather information and data for internal investigations.
Serve as the Youth Center Volunteer Coordinator, ensuring compliance with DYS Policy 20.2 Volunteers.
Facilitate monthly student council meetings, record meeting notes, and report outcomes to Youth Center Administration.
Facilitate youth and staff restorative processes following investigations or allegations, following DYS Policy 3.14 Personnel Actions Related to Child Abuse.
Participate in all CRT (Critical Response Team) activities for LGBTQIA2S+ youth, ensuring compliance with DYS Policy 13.9.
Assist Youth Center Administration with data collection for CPO requests.
Ensure compliance with Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Policy 2.14 HIPAA Privacy, 2.19 Sensitive and Confidential Information, 2.27 Internal Investigations, and ensure absolute confidentiality in all matters.
Programming And Youth Rights
Ensure all basic rights and needs of youth are satisfied and dignity and respect are demonstrated for all youth regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual preference.
Review minor rule violations and approve proper interventions.
Ensure youth complete assigned interventions.
Ensure minor and major rule violations comply with prevailing DYS Policy.
Conduct major rule violation hearings and provide constructive feedback to staff writing incident reports.
Uphold due process requirements and implementation of Restorative Community Justice (RCJ) and interventions for all youth.
Respond to and resolve youth grievances.
Serve as the primary youth grievance officer to ensure rights, practices and policies are upheld by the staff. Communicate any concerns to the Director and/or designee.
Oversee and maintain youth center programming and ensure compliance with Youth Rights applicable laws. Ensure all program activities are completed and documented.
Lead and role‑model consistent implementation of trauma‑responsive tools and interventions, the DYS Strategic Plan, and the DYS Treatment Model. Actively and with positive engagement implements and follows Youth Center programming. Model, supervise, teach, train, coach, and enforce proper implementation of the Youth Center’s behavior management program in a positive and professional manner.
Lead and train staff in how to facilitate daily problem‑solving groups, sanctuary psycho‑educational groups, and other skills‑based/educational groups. Provide on‑the‑floor, in‑the‑moment coaching of staff in safe correctional practices, trauma‑informed care, and how to establish and build 1:1 rapport.
Monitor the safety and security of volunteer/contractor activities and vocational programming.
Ensure positive relationships with teachers and administrators and support educational initiatives or practices.
Documentation/Quality Control
Oversee accurate documentation of all daily Youth Center operations, including reviewing, writing, training, and implementation of DYS Policies and QAYS Youth Center Standards.
Ensure completion of documentation for the Youth Center and youth searches.
Ensure completion of documentation for all unit activities and relevant information on applicable log(s).
Ensure proper documentation of Suicide Precaution Monitoring (SPM), Individual and Group Growth and Change Plans, NDR status, Seclusion, and Medical Watch, as per DYS Policy.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Three (3) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
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.
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.
Relevant years of state service experience.
Conditions Of Employment
Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.
Full Background check: CDHS employees (all direct contact with vulnerable persons) — CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, reference checks, professional license verification, drug screen, PREA, Trails check, CAPS.
This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
Must possess a valid, non‑restricted Colorado Driver’s License or a non‑restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border.
Out‑of‑State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non‑restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.
Shift Work — subject to assigned shift.
Travel — transportation of youth in state vehicles, travel to assigned training and/or alternate work sites.
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.
The Diana Screen® (a sexual risk screening tool) is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
Disclose that information on the application.
Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Contact Information
To contact the State Personnel Board for assistance: (303) 866‑3300.
Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801‑1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.
Supplemental Information How to Apply
Need help with your application?
Click here .
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact
Isaac.Phelps@state.co.us .
About Us & Benefits We are committed to providing high‑quality human and health services. We offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan 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.
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center.
Employee Wellness program.
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.
Our Values
We believe in a people‑first approach: We prioritize the needs, well‑being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
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.
ADA Accommodations CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. Our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment. This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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
cdhs_ada@state.co.us .
EEO Statement The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL” of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.
Additional Support For Your Application Technical Support:
855‑524‑5627
(Mon‑Fri, 6 am‑6 pm Pacific). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
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Youth Center Rights Coordinator (CYSO III) – Pueblo Youth Services Center
role at
Colorado Department of Revenue .
Department Information
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! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details.
Physical Job location
Pueblo Youth Services
1406 West 17th Street
Pueblo, Colorado 81003
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. 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 15 secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre‑adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. For pre‑adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of the 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 have many opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families.
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:
www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys . There are numerous opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families and we welcome you to join our team.
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.
Description Of Job About the position.
This position serves as a Youth Center Rights Coordinator. The purpose of the position is to ensure that youth rights are upheld and all youth are treated with dignity, respect, fairness, and equity. The coordinator ensures compliance with nondiscrimination policies and manages grievances related to discrimination, complaints, develops policies and provides training to the staff related to youth rights.
This position supports the administration with reporting and leads by example an inclusive work environment based on DYS policies and Youth Rights, ensuring every youth receives the best care and their rights are respected. The position partners with administration and first line supervisors to ensure staff is educated and follows DYS policies related to Youth Rights.
Duties
Review videos involving physical response, abuse allegations, and youth grievances (if applicable). Additional reviews as required by the Youth Center Administration.
Collect, review, and respond to youth grievances in accordance with DYS Policy 13.2 Grievance Procedures. Responsible for logging grievances on the tracking form and submitting monthly data to Administration. This form will be submitted to the Youth Center Administration by the 3rd of each month for the previous month’s data tracking.
Oversee and deliver Youth Center training related to PREA, Youth Rights, and other training relevant to youth rights.
Collaborate with the Youth Center PREA Compliance Manager to gather information and data for internal investigations.
Serve as the Youth Center Volunteer Coordinator, ensuring compliance with DYS Policy 20.2 Volunteers.
Facilitate monthly student council meetings, record meeting notes, and report outcomes to Youth Center Administration.
Facilitate youth and staff restorative processes following investigations or allegations, following DYS Policy 3.14 Personnel Actions Related to Child Abuse.
Participate in all CRT (Critical Response Team) activities for LGBTQIA2S+ youth, ensuring compliance with DYS Policy 13.9.
Assist Youth Center Administration with data collection for CPO requests.
Ensure compliance with Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Policy 2.14 HIPAA Privacy, 2.19 Sensitive and Confidential Information, 2.27 Internal Investigations, and ensure absolute confidentiality in all matters.
Programming And Youth Rights
Ensure all basic rights and needs of youth are satisfied and dignity and respect are demonstrated for all youth regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual preference.
Review minor rule violations and approve proper interventions.
Ensure youth complete assigned interventions.
Ensure minor and major rule violations comply with prevailing DYS Policy.
Conduct major rule violation hearings and provide constructive feedback to staff writing incident reports.
Uphold due process requirements and implementation of Restorative Community Justice (RCJ) and interventions for all youth.
Respond to and resolve youth grievances.
Serve as the primary youth grievance officer to ensure rights, practices and policies are upheld by the staff. Communicate any concerns to the Director and/or designee.
Oversee and maintain youth center programming and ensure compliance with Youth Rights applicable laws. Ensure all program activities are completed and documented.
Lead and role‑model consistent implementation of trauma‑responsive tools and interventions, the DYS Strategic Plan, and the DYS Treatment Model. Actively and with positive engagement implements and follows Youth Center programming. Model, supervise, teach, train, coach, and enforce proper implementation of the Youth Center’s behavior management program in a positive and professional manner.
Lead and train staff in how to facilitate daily problem‑solving groups, sanctuary psycho‑educational groups, and other skills‑based/educational groups. Provide on‑the‑floor, in‑the‑moment coaching of staff in safe correctional practices, trauma‑informed care, and how to establish and build 1:1 rapport.
Monitor the safety and security of volunteer/contractor activities and vocational programming.
Ensure positive relationships with teachers and administrators and support educational initiatives or practices.
Documentation/Quality Control
Oversee accurate documentation of all daily Youth Center operations, including reviewing, writing, training, and implementation of DYS Policies and QAYS Youth Center Standards.
Ensure completion of documentation for the Youth Center and youth searches.
Ensure completion of documentation for all unit activities and relevant information on applicable log(s).
Ensure proper documentation of Suicide Precaution Monitoring (SPM), Individual and Group Growth and Change Plans, NDR status, Seclusion, and Medical Watch, as per DYS Policy.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Three (3) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
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.
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.
Relevant years of state service experience.
Conditions Of Employment
Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.
Full Background check: CDHS employees (all direct contact with vulnerable persons) — CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, reference checks, professional license verification, drug screen, PREA, Trails check, CAPS.
This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
Must possess a valid, non‑restricted Colorado Driver’s License or a non‑restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border.
Out‑of‑State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non‑restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.
Shift Work — subject to assigned shift.
Travel — transportation of youth in state vehicles, travel to assigned training and/or alternate work sites.
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.
The Diana Screen® (a sexual risk screening tool) is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
Disclose that information on the application.
Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Contact Information
To contact the State Personnel Board for assistance: (303) 866‑3300.
Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801‑1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.
Supplemental Information How to Apply
Need help with your application?
Click here .
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact
Isaac.Phelps@state.co.us .
About Us & Benefits We are committed to providing high‑quality human and health services. We offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan 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.
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center.
Employee Wellness program.
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.
Our Values
We believe in a people‑first approach: We prioritize the needs, well‑being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
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.
ADA Accommodations CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. Our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment. This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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
cdhs_ada@state.co.us .
EEO Statement The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL” of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.
Additional Support For Your Application Technical Support:
855‑524‑5627
(Mon‑Fri, 6 am‑6 pm Pacific). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
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