Programming Administrator Division of Youth Services

Division of Youth Services - Central Administration

Develop Implement and Administer Statewide Youth Programming and Care Operations:
Serve as the Divisions centralized authority for all youth programming behavioral management and daily care operations across every DYS youth center. Define strategic goals related to youth wellness and programming and translate them into Division-wide policy and procedure. Exercises ownership over all subject areas within DYS Policy organized as follows:

• Youth programming and services

• Behavioral management and daily operations

• Youth rights and protections.

• Volunteers and providers including screening training management oversight provider credentialing approved visitor lists and ongoing compliance monitoring.

Serve as the Divisions lead administrator for the Sanctuary Model the trauma-informed organizational framework adopted by DYS in 2014. Ensures sustained fidelity to the Sanctuary Models Seven Commitments (Nonviolence Emotional Intelligence Social Learning Open Communication Democracy Social Responsibility and Growth and Change) across all youth centers. Oversee the integration of Sanctuary principles into daily programming behavioral management practices and staff-youth interactions. Conducts regular travel to all DYS facilities to assess programming operations and ensure compliance with Division standards. Assists in preparation for external audits and assessments related to programming conducted by the CDHS Quality Assurance unit. Directs corrective action plans arising from audit findings and operational assessments related to programming and youth care.

You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.

Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

• Nine (9) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

Or

Education and Experience:

• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to nine (9) years

• Direct experience developing implementing or administering programming or daily care operations in a residential juvenile justice child welfare or detention/correctional setting.
• Experience designing or administering behavioral management systems level systems or evidence-based positive behavior support practices for youth.
• Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience including assigning work setting priorities conducting performance evaluations and coaching staff.
• Working knowledge of relevant licensing body regulations and state or federal regulations related to corrections operations such as the PrisonRape Elimination Act (PREA) American Correctional Association (ACA) and Juvenile Justice Reform Act
• Relatable experience as a current or previous State of Colorado employee.

• Be a minimum of 21 years of age with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence
• Full background check and reference check required
• 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 Record (MVR) Check
• Must possess a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License
• Travel Position is responsible for safety and security procedures at 12 youth centers across the state including the Denver metro area Brighton Greeley Colorado Springs Pueblo and Grand Junctions. The expectation for this position is that they are present at DYS youth centers 4-5 days a week including youth centers outside the Denver metro area. Travel outside Denver area is expected about 30-40% of the time.
• 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 to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Divisions decision on whether a candidate is selected.
• 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.

• Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

• A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form. Do not use see resume or see attached.
• You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

• After minimum qualification screening the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.

• Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills education experience minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications.
• If listed answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

• Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling grammar and clarity of your writing).

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it on theState Personnel Boardwebsite.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

• You can find the official appeal formhere.

• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

  • By email () or

  • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203 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.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• At or

• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes within theRuleswebpage.

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If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference join the dedicated people of theColorado 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.Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:

• Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medicalanddentalhealth plans

• Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• State of ColoradoEmployee 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 thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• 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.

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