Training and Technical Assistance Specialist
Training and Technical Assistance Specialist
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Department Information
- This position is open to Colorado residents only.An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.This position has a hybrid schedule with minimum of two days/week on site.Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communitiesOur Vision -Creating safer and more resilient communities across ColoradoOur Core Values Unity Honor Service
CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable diverse and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit retain and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - its about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace.CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our EEOD Utilization Report (2020)
At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!
Careers with a purpose:If you are passionate about public safety service and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans this is the organization you want to join!
We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads preparing and mitigating environmental disasters disaster recovery combating crime school safety and victim recovery.
Youll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!
When you join CDPS you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired motivated and supported to become the best you can be.
Unmatched Benefits:
We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs training and professional development opportunities!Did you know that only 15% of employers offer a defined contribution plan CDPS offers unmatched retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401K and 457 plans.
The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling referrals and resources as well as training and organizational development services.CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation sick leave and wellness days.
Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
Additional benefit we offer include reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
Description of Job
- About the Work Unit
The Office of Community Corrections (OCC) is statutorily authorized to provide funding regulation and technical assistance to community corrections providers and boards throughout the State of Colorado. CRSrequires the OCC to administer and execute all contracts with units of local government community corrections boards or nongovernmental agencies for the provision of community corrections programs and services. The statute also authorizes the OCC to establish enforce and audit compliance with professional standards for community corrections programs operated by units of local government or nongovernmental agencies. Colorado state statute also requires the OCC to provide technical assistance to community corrections boards community corrections programs and referring agencies in the interest of compliance and system improvement.
About the JobThe position is responsible for the external training and quality assurance services of the Office of Community Corrections in the Division of Criminal Justice. Duties include complex analysis of community corrections program performance data and other information the creation and facilitation of statewide training for community corrections programs and boards including formal programs in SOA-R The position also serves as a liaison and staff to the the House Bill 10-1352 Advisory Committee and as a liaison between the Office of Community Corrections and representatives of various criminal justice agencies and stakeholders including but not limited to the Department of Corrections Office of Behavioral Health and State Judicial Branch (Probation).Key Responsibilities:Training Delivery & Group Practice FacilitationDesign present and evaluate training in the standardized offender assessment tools used in Community Correction (principally the SOAR) as a fundamental statewide subject matter expert. Use technical expertise to provide cross-agency training to designated entities and audiences using and building consistent language and methods. Training content needs to be dynamic using myriad approaches based on adult learning theory research. Determine the process necessary to expose private public and nonprofit sector service agencies to evidence-based practices related to client management. Provide technical assistance and training to individual agencies and support implementation of evidence-based correctional practices tailoring the approach to each entitys unique needs. Coordinate training delivery with consultant subject matter experts and agency personnel as necessary. As part of the overall sustainable infrastructure building goal of the Office of Community Corrections the position is responsible for training of trainers and coaches from all agencies to work in conjunction with one another for a collaborative approach to various criminal justice efforts. Requires travel throughout the State of Colorado to deliver training and group practice facilitation.
Technical Assistance Coaching & Program Support
Provide technical assistance coaching and individualized program support to all staff and agencies following the delivery of training. Provide technical assistance in addressing implementation issues and staff development to field-level staff. Conduct and facilitate the effective delivery of practice sessions and booster training. Coordinate the development of long-term learning infrastructures with information technology staff in order to deliver learning opportunities in a variety of formats across all areas of the state. Conduct coaching on technical and adaptive learning processes based on the observations and formal measurement of actual program practices. The position integrates both quantitative analysis skills qualitative data synthesis subject matter expertise and professional writing skills in order to produce information that aids the community corrections system in reaching and sustaining EBP fidelity to support staff development.. This position requires travel throughout the State of Colorado to deliver coaching staff development individualized technical assistance and program support. Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
NOTE: To be considered for this position you must meet one of the following options for consideration.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Seven (7) years of specialized criminal justice experience with at least 3 years facilitating training and providing coaching and technical assistance.OR
Bachelors degree andthree (3) years of specialized experience in facilitating training and providing coaching and technical assistance in a criminal justice setting.
OR
Mastersdegree andtwo (2) years of specialized experience in facilitating training and providing coaching and technical assistance in a criminal justice setting.REQUIRED SKILLS- Excellent reasoning analytical and problem-solving skills;
Strong communication skills - verbal and written;
Public speaking skills;
Strong leadership skills;
Collaborative professional enthusiastic positive attitude able to communicate and cooperate with multiple cross-functional partners.
- Execute good judgment and acumen in solving problems. Build strong working relationships and respond to the needs of partners and stakeholders.
- Ability to work and successfully navigate in a highly politically charged environment at times; ability to maintain relationships.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS- Experience with standardized offender assessment tools including the SOA-R and LSI.
- Experience developing classroom and online training material
- Experience providing both staff and agency level coaching and feedback
WORK ENVIRONMENTMonday - Friday 8am-5:00 pm
This position will work within a hybrid model of home and office (locate din Lakewood CO) with a minimum of two days required on site.
Occasional in state and out of state travel required.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT- Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam and a fingerprint based criminal history search.
APPEAL RIGHTS
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures 4 CCR 801 for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at A standard appeal form is available at: If you appeal your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director Attn: Appeals Processing 1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203. Fax: . Phone: . The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discriminationSupplemental Information
- ARE YOU IN NEED OF AN ACCOMODATIONIf 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 Human Resources at .EQUITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENTThe State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive 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 servethem. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide 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 geneticinformation or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Colorado Department of Public Safety 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 Human Resources department at .NOTIFICATIONS
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be viaemail. Include your current workingemailaddress on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you setup youremailto accept messages from and addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION- Applicationsare considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore additional informationmay nobe solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
- Closing Date:All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
- Supplemental Question:Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience career accomplishments and views about organizational values and approaches and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive.
- Military Veterans:If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214 Member 4 Copy and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veterans preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 State of Legal Residence form.
- Application Tips: For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips please view this video.
- Resumes Cover Lettersor other documents submitted:WillNotbe reviewed assessed or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this).
- Comparative Analysis Steps mayinclude:
- Structured application review by a panel of SMEs
- May include a skills assessment
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
