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Correctional Youth Security Officer I - Mount View Youth Services Center
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Correctional Youth Security Officer I - Mount View Youth Services Center
Salary
$2,104.80 Biweekly
Location
Lakewood, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IKA 05080 1 / 2 / 2024
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Opening Date
02 / 14 / 2024
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
7862 W Mansfield Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80235
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Information
Please note : This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at the locations below.
Mount View Youth Services Campus includes :
Betty K. Marler Youth Services Center
Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center
Willow Point Youth Services Center
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This position has a residency waiver and will be accepting applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States.
All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete. If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date, at their own expense.
CDHSCareers
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 / dys
My Why
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https : / / dhr.
colorado.gov / state-employees / state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
About Division of Youth Services - Mount View Youth Services Center
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.
Description of Job
This announcement may fill Day Shift, Swing Shift, Night Shift, and Overnight Shift
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.
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, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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 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 :
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.
Appeal Rights :
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa state.
personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.
866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board;
go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.
colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (https : / / cdhs.colorado.gov / information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact Jonathan.benavides@state.co.us
About Us :
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services(CDHS).
Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado.
In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer :
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.
copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https : / / www.colorado.gov / pacific / dhr / student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
Our Values :
We believe in a people-first approach : To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
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.
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.
ADAA Accommodations : CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and / or to perform 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 our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs ada@state.
co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (https : / / cdhs.colorado.gov / information-for-job-applicants#eoe)
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.
Please click the following link for detailed information : www.colorado.gov / pacific / dhr / benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title.
Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?
A condition of employment requires applicants to be 21 years of age or older. Do you meet this condition?
Do you currently possess a valid state issued drivers' license?
If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.
This will allow us to determine transfer, demotion, promotional, or reinstatement status. (This information will be verified.)
The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer.
Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.
Former State employees who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
Please tell us what level of education you currently have completed and the associated major based on the selections below.
Years of experience working with at risk youth in a secure / staff secure setting or at risk population
Please describe in detail where you were working with at risk youth in a secure / staff secure setting or at risk population from your application?
Years of Mentoring, Coaching , Intern or Volunteer work.
Years of Experience in the health and human services field and / or criminal justice field.
Please describe in detail where you have experience working in the health and human services field and / or criminal justice field from your application?
What languages do you speak?
Please describe your experience working in residential treatment, mental health, law enforcement, and / or secure settings.
Check all that apply :
Please indicate the other youth-specific experiences you bring to the table. Check all that apply :
Please check the situations listed below where physically managing a youth would be necessary :
Please describe why you would physically manage youth in the situations above, and the other interventions you would use first or concurrently.
If you marked "other" in the list above, please tell us about those situations as well.
Our teams provide cognitive, emotional, and behavioral support to our youth both as a function of their daily interactions and through structured programming.
Please indicate the areas where you have experience as the person responsible for delivering programming :
Of these program areas, which have you demonstrated leadership in by developing the program or leading change? What outcome were you seeking and how did you accomplish it?
In order for our facilities to remain in compliance with State and Federal Laws, there may be times when we will need to hire based on gender to serve that particular population.
Please indicate your gender below.
There may be times when our facilities will need to hire individuals on a temporary basis in order to meet staffing needs.
These assignments can last up to nine months. Please indicate below if you would be willing to accept a temporary assignment.
If you are a Veteran and you are requesting Veteran's Preference you must upload your DD-214 or VA letter to your application.
Have you ever been terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary action or termination, or received disciplinary action? If you have ever been terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or received disciplinary action, please explain the circumstances below.
Do you prefer Part Time or Full Time?
Do you prefer Days, Evenings or Nights?
I have read and understand the entire announcement and followed all of the instructions provided therein, including : fully and accurately completing the application (see resume statements will not be accepted);
answering any supplemental questions; and have attached all of the required documentation, including resume, cover letter, and transcripts (if applicable), which will all be used as part of the comparative analysis process.
I understand that failure to follow all instructions and submit all required documentation may result in elimination from consideration.
Late submissions will not be accepted). I further understand that I must meet all the minimum qualifications, conditions of employment or any other requirement listed as per the announcement at the time of application.
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