State of Colorado
Youth Center Rights Coordinator (CYSO III) - Pueblo Youth Services Center
State of Colorado, Pueblo, Colorado, United States, 81004
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.
Explore the DYS website for more information: www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys.
About the Position This position serves as a Youth Center Rights Coordinator. The purpose is to ensure that youth rights are upheld and that all youth are treated with dignity, respect, fairness, and equity. The coordinator ensures compliance with nondiscrimination policies and manages grievances related to discrimination. The role manages complaints, develops policies, provides training to staff related to youth rights, reports to administration, and leads by example an inclusive work environment based on DYS policies and Youth Rights.
Duties
Review videos involving physical response, abuse allegations, and youth grievances as required.
Collect, review, and respond to youth grievances in accordance with DYS Policy 13.2 Grievance Procedures, log grievances, and submit monthly data to administration.
Oversee and deliver Youth Center training related to PREA, Youth Rights, and related topics.
Collaborate with the Youth Center PREA Compliance Manager for internal investigations.
Serve as the Youth Center Volunteer Coordinator, ensuring compliance with DYS Policy 20.2 Volunteers.
Facilitate monthly student council meetings, record notes, and report outcomes to Youth Center Administration.
Facilitate youth and staff restorative processes following investigations or allegations in accordance with DYS Policy 3.14.
Participate in all CRT activities for LGBTQIA2S+ youth, ensuring compliance with DYS Policy 13.9.
Assist Youth Center Administration with data collection for CPO requests.
Ensure compliance with CDHS Policies 2.14 HIPAA Privacy, 2.19 Sensitive and Confidential Information, 2.27 Internal Investigations, and maintain absolute confidentiality.
Programming and Youth Rights
Ensure all basic rights and needs of youth are satisfied and dignity and respect are demonstrated for all youth.
Review Minor Rule Violations and approve proper interventions.
Ensure youth complete assigned interventions.
Ensure Minor and Major Rule Violations align 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 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 staff.
Maintain youth center programming and ensure compliance with Youth Rights applicable laws; document all program activities.
Lead and model implementation of trauma‑responsive tools and interventions, the DYS Strategic Plan, and the DYS Treatment Model.
Lead and train staff in daily Problem‑Solving Groups, Sanctuary Psycho‑educational Groups, and other skill‑based/educational groups.
Provide on‑floor coaching of staff in Safe Correctional Practices, Trauma‑Informed Care, and building 1:1 rapport.
Monitor safety and security of volunteer/contractor activities and vocational programming.
Ensure positive relationships with teachers and administrators and support educational initiatives.
Documentation / Quality Control
Oversee accurate documentation of all daily Youth Center operations, assist in 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 log(s).
Ensure proper documentation of Suicide Precaution Monitoring, Individual and Group Growth and Change Plans, NDR status, Seclusion, and Medical Watch per DYS Policy.
Other Duties as Assigned *Please read the entire job announcement and follow all instructions before completing the application. This is the first evaluation in the selection process. All documentation must be uploaded; no exceptions exist. *
Minimum Qualifications Education, Licensure, Certification, Experience
High school diploma or GED.
Three (3) 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.
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 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
Minimum age 21, no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.
Full background checks: CBI name check, fingerprint, court database, Medicare fraud, reference checks, licensure verification, drug screen, PREA, Trails, CAPS, MVR.
State of Colorado residency required at application and throughout employment.
Valid non‑restricted Colorado Driver’s License or U.S. Driver’s License for positions within 30 miles of Colorado border.
Out‑of‑state Driver’s License holders must obtain a Colorado license within 30 days of employment start date.
Subject to shift work, travel for training/alternate sites, and requirement to complete mandatory training.
Applicants must complete the Diana Screen® for positions of trust with children and teens.
Former state employees disciplined may be disqualified without disclosure on application.
Application and Contact Information How to Apply: Your application will be reviewed by a Human Resources Analyst for minimum qualifications. Cover letters and resumes will not be reviewed during the initial screening. Submit the official State of Colorado online application. If you meet minimum qualifications, your application will be evaluated further.
Contact email for additional recruiting questions: Isaac.Phelps@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. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success and provides employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to veterans).
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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.
Explore the DYS website for more information: www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys.
About the Position This position serves as a Youth Center Rights Coordinator. The purpose is to ensure that youth rights are upheld and that all youth are treated with dignity, respect, fairness, and equity. The coordinator ensures compliance with nondiscrimination policies and manages grievances related to discrimination. The role manages complaints, develops policies, provides training to staff related to youth rights, reports to administration, and leads by example an inclusive work environment based on DYS policies and Youth Rights.
Duties
Review videos involving physical response, abuse allegations, and youth grievances as required.
Collect, review, and respond to youth grievances in accordance with DYS Policy 13.2 Grievance Procedures, log grievances, and submit monthly data to administration.
Oversee and deliver Youth Center training related to PREA, Youth Rights, and related topics.
Collaborate with the Youth Center PREA Compliance Manager for internal investigations.
Serve as the Youth Center Volunteer Coordinator, ensuring compliance with DYS Policy 20.2 Volunteers.
Facilitate monthly student council meetings, record notes, and report outcomes to Youth Center Administration.
Facilitate youth and staff restorative processes following investigations or allegations in accordance with DYS Policy 3.14.
Participate in all CRT activities for LGBTQIA2S+ youth, ensuring compliance with DYS Policy 13.9.
Assist Youth Center Administration with data collection for CPO requests.
Ensure compliance with CDHS Policies 2.14 HIPAA Privacy, 2.19 Sensitive and Confidential Information, 2.27 Internal Investigations, and maintain absolute confidentiality.
Programming and Youth Rights
Ensure all basic rights and needs of youth are satisfied and dignity and respect are demonstrated for all youth.
Review Minor Rule Violations and approve proper interventions.
Ensure youth complete assigned interventions.
Ensure Minor and Major Rule Violations align 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 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 staff.
Maintain youth center programming and ensure compliance with Youth Rights applicable laws; document all program activities.
Lead and model implementation of trauma‑responsive tools and interventions, the DYS Strategic Plan, and the DYS Treatment Model.
Lead and train staff in daily Problem‑Solving Groups, Sanctuary Psycho‑educational Groups, and other skill‑based/educational groups.
Provide on‑floor coaching of staff in Safe Correctional Practices, Trauma‑Informed Care, and building 1:1 rapport.
Monitor safety and security of volunteer/contractor activities and vocational programming.
Ensure positive relationships with teachers and administrators and support educational initiatives.
Documentation / Quality Control
Oversee accurate documentation of all daily Youth Center operations, assist in 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 log(s).
Ensure proper documentation of Suicide Precaution Monitoring, Individual and Group Growth and Change Plans, NDR status, Seclusion, and Medical Watch per DYS Policy.
Other Duties as Assigned *Please read the entire job announcement and follow all instructions before completing the application. This is the first evaluation in the selection process. All documentation must be uploaded; no exceptions exist. *
Minimum Qualifications Education, Licensure, Certification, Experience
High school diploma or GED.
Three (3) 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.
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 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
Minimum age 21, no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.
Full background checks: CBI name check, fingerprint, court database, Medicare fraud, reference checks, licensure verification, drug screen, PREA, Trails, CAPS, MVR.
State of Colorado residency required at application and throughout employment.
Valid non‑restricted Colorado Driver’s License or U.S. Driver’s License for positions within 30 miles of Colorado border.
Out‑of‑state Driver’s License holders must obtain a Colorado license within 30 days of employment start date.
Subject to shift work, travel for training/alternate sites, and requirement to complete mandatory training.
Applicants must complete the Diana Screen® for positions of trust with children and teens.
Former state employees disciplined may be disqualified without disclosure on application.
Application and Contact Information How to Apply: Your application will be reviewed by a Human Resources Analyst for minimum qualifications. Cover letters and resumes will not be reviewed during the initial screening. Submit the official State of Colorado online application. If you meet minimum qualifications, your application will be evaluated further.
Contact email for additional recruiting questions: Isaac.Phelps@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. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success and provides employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to veterans).
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