CDEC Only Abuse & Neglect Technician Supervisor

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED

NOTE: This position is open only to classified permanent employees of the listed department

NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

NOTE: Due to the States current hiring freeze this position will not be filled until January 1 or after.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans transitioning the state to renewable energy sources ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education and building an economy that works for everyone.

Committed to Diversity - 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. If youre looking for a place where you can be your authentic self at work and celebrate the uniqueness of those around you then we want to talk to you! State of Colorado employees were asked to reflect on their experience with equity diversity and inclusion. Click here to learn more about their experiencesColorado For All - Colorado Employees Reflect on Equity Diversity & Inclusion.

We offer a generous benefits package including:

11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

Medical dental and vision plans

State paid life insurance policy

Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution)

Optional 401(k) and 457 plans

State paid short-term disability coverage

Additional optional life and disability plans

Credit Union membership

Training and professional development

CDEC welcomes you to apply for this Abuse & Neglect Background Technician Supervisor position! This position exists to assist with oversight and supervision of the Abuse and Neglect Check Team as well as provide technical assistance by utilizing independent judgment technical knowledge and computer skills and employing research tools available to the Department of Early Childhood employees agencies and the public through the interpretation of laws rules policies procedures and processes directly related to background investigation functions. This position applies knowledge of and/or interpretation of information and then advises/educates others on technical background investigation issues or matters as needed. This position researches and draws on learned knowledge to exercise judgment in providing quality customer service. They will review and make recommendations to the Unit Manager and Unit regarding the overall content order and format of Abuse and Neglect Check procedures and processes. Deliver solutions to internal and external customers in a timely accurate and comprehensible format to ensure the continued success of the Abuse and Neglect Check Unit. This position assigns trains supervises and reviews the work of the unit regarding the BIUs background program policies practices and procedures. Assist with the management of information and support systems as they relate to the BIU.

Major Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as supervisor for the abuse and neglect check unit.
• Performs background screens using the departments automated data system Trails. The Trails system captures reports of child abuse and neglect that have been investigated by County departments of human/social services. Individuals seeking employment involving children foster care placements adoption and volunteer activities are required to be screened against this data.
• Responds to regular and escalated complaints from customers concerning unit processes using independent judgment and professionalism.
• Provides training to BIU department county staff as well as other customers on the processes and procedures involved in the Trails system use & background screening function.
• Assists with training Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration Division of Child Welfare Provider Services Unit Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration Contractors and Exempt CCCAP Specialist in Background Investigation Unit processes and procedures.
• Plan prioritize assign analyze and monitor workflow and maintain appropriate staffing levels and review progress to ensure the quality and quantity of work meets standards and deadlines for deliverables to meet program goals and objectives.
• Independently researches and analyzes interprets and applies rules procedures statutes policies and practices regarding facilities licensed by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood as it pertains to criminal background investigations.
• Identifies and analyzes criminal records and supporting documents for matching and non-matching records based on the disposition of the arrest decides whether a licensing investigation should be conducted and if licensing staff should proceed with negative licensing action or if to proceed with licensing.
• Evaluates and analyzes inter-state criminal sex offender registry and child abuse background checks to ensure compliance with CCDBG federal and state statutes.
• Reviews and evaluates criminal records and supporting documents.
• Conduct follow-up reviews of completed investigations that were conducted for accuracy to ensure Child Care Licensing Act criteria have been met and to determine if the investigation process obtained sufficient information to support the appropriate licensing action.
• Provides technical consultation regarding statutory questions interpreting gray areas addressing inconsistencies and providing interpretive authority regarding procedures policy and practices in relation to childcare facilities foster care adoptions and licensing issues as related to backgrounds.
• Serves as background investigation expert to both licensed and non-licensed childcare facilities and the Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration and Division of Child Welfare Provider Services Unit.
• Serves as a technician for criminal background check in the area of Child Care backgrounds (i.e. analysis of CBI and FBI fingerprint checks court dispositions Colorado State Courts/ICON Trails legal reporting requirements address inconsistencies creating/modifying internal procedures processes training manuals consultation etc).
• Research information from the Colorado State Courts Data Access system to identify arrest histories that match Colorado Bureau of Investigation arrest records and determine if CSC Data Access has any additional arrest information.
• Reviews and analyzes all data received on the National Sex Offender registry (NSOR) to ensure it is in compliance with federal and state statutes.
• Assists in monitoring that employment criterion is being met and assesses suitability of applicants qualification while meeting department and legislative requirements by interpreting legislation and policy intent.
• Research subsequent arrest information received with the Colorado Judicial Departments CSC Data Access system to identify arrest histories that match CBI arrest records received and determines if CSC Data Access system has any additional arrest information.
• Provides complete and thorough interpretive information to supervisors and/or appointing authorities as a baseline for their decision concerning eligibility for continued employment of employees with The Vulnerable Person Act.
• Responsible for translating and integrating the information from confidential TRAILS and FBI information into an acceptable format with information that can be released outside the department in accordance with TRAILS FBI and other regulations by utilizing knowledge of various laws rules requirements etc.
• Must be well-versed in the Vulnerable Persons Act Child Care Licensing Act Licensing Rules and Regulations. Knowledge of Criminal Codes for all 50 States CDEC Policies & Procedures Colorado Bureau of Investigation Policies and Procedures Federal Bureau of Investigation Policies and Procedures Trails Guidelines and Laws Colorado Revised Statutes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Residency Requirement:

Five (5) years of experience in Child Welfare Criminal Justice Background Investigations Human Services or a Regulatory/Licensing Environment which must have included the follow:

• At least one (1) year of experience applying and interpreting state and federal statutes regulations or policy
• At least one (1) year of experience with investigative or analytical work involving case review documentation evaluation or decision-making regarding eligibility/approval.

• At least one (1) year of experience applying and interpreting state and federal statutes regulations or policy
• At least one (1) year of experience with investigative or analytical work involving case review documentation evaluation or decision-making regarding eligibility/approval.

• Demonstrated experience researching analyzing and interpreting the law (State and Federal) constitutions statutes rules applicable case law the rules of Civil Procedure the Rules of Evidence and policy to advise management in developing sound legal strategies.
• Ability to effectively engage people organizations and partners in developing goals.
• Experience in organizational skills that include the ability to prioritize multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Experience in reviewing or processing background checks.
• Previous professional supervisory experience.

• Ability to effectively transmit ideas instructions and information through clear and concise written and verbal communication methods.
• Demonstrated experience in licensing rules and regulations for child care facilities.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to communicate and work with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Investigate practices / techniques
• Time management
• De-escalation techniques for volatile situations.
• Bilingual able to fluently speak and write in Spanish.

• Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.
• Employees who have been disciplinary terminated resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.

DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Work that involves exercising discretion analytical skill judgment and personal accountability and responsibility for creating developing integrating applying and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelors or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore extend and use additional discoveries interpretations and application and to improve data materials equipment applications and methods.

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 () 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 ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules.

How to Apply (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked SEE RESUME will not be considered.

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDEC Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green APPLY button at the top of this announcement).
2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
3. If you are using education to qualify a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
4. If you are a veteran a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
5. 5. A resume.

Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications you will be invited to the comparative analysis process which is described below.

Comparative Analysis Process

The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.

Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.

The 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 serve them. 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 genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.