Correctional Youth Security Officer II - Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center in Lakewood Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4374599) Apply Correctional Youth Security Officer II - Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center in Lakewood Salary$27.62 - $38.67 HourlyLocation Denver Metro, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberIKA 05554 02/01/2024DepartmentColorado Department of Human ServicesDivisionOCYF - Mount View Youth Services CenterOpening Date02/01/2024Closing Date2/15/2024 11:59 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionPrimary Physical Work Address7862 West Mansfield Parkway, Denver, Colorado 80235FLSA StatusNon-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
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Department InformationThis position is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at the locations below. Note: This recruitment is to fill the Back End Swing Shift Division of Youth Services - Rocky Mountain Youth Services CenterAbout 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/dysOpt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!CDHSCareers Description of JobRocky Mountain Youth Services Center This work unit exists to provide for the direct care, safety, and security of both male and female pre-adjudicated or adjudicated youth in custody using a trauma responsive approach. The unit exists to provide 24 hours, seven day a week services on the back-end swing shift with detained youth . Note: This recruitment is to fill the Back End Swing Shift Summary of the Positions: This position provides 24-hour/7 days per week supervision of youth in DYS State Operated Secure Facilities. This position is direct-care and essential. To maintain safety and security through appropriate supervision of youth, to organize and direct daily living and leisure activities of youth, in accordance with the living unit master schedule, shift supervisor and/or other administrative direction. Provide corrective cognitive, emotional or behavioral experiences within a secure facility program using a trauma responsive approach. To be aware of and adhere to prevailing legal standards, CDHS Policy, DYS Policy, DYS Audit Standards and facility specific procedure. This position serves a complex adolescent population with various behavioral health disorders, trauma, and criminal behaviors. This position functions as a Lead Worker, and is partially accountable for the work product of CYSOIs. Safety/Security
Work involves providing the direct care, safety, security, and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated youth in a locked setting.
Supervision for safety is a function of appropriate staff location, mobility and continual observation of youth.
Enforce established security rules and behavior of a youth or a group of youth, supervise and direct daily living and leisure activities, orient youth to the unit/facility and agency rules and routines, intervene early in potentially, or actively, volatile situations. Provide immediate intervention in crisis situations. Employ sound judgment and emotional control when evaluating possible crises in a timely manner taking into consideration the physical and mental well-being of all juveniles and staff.
Participate in defusing and debriefing of all incidents pursuant to prevailing DYS Policy.
Reinforce use of safe practices including methods of supervision and structure that maintain a non-violent environment.
Monitor movement of youth in unit or through agency, escort and transport to activities or appointments internal and/or external to the agency, conduct searches of persons, property or areas according to schedule or as needed.
Ensure that pat searches, personal searches, and full searches are conducted by a same sex staff member, except in the case where a juvenile identifies as transgender or intersex, the search is to be conducted according to the juveniles stated preference in accordance with DYS Policy 13.9. Identify, document and seize contraband as directed or appropriate.
Check windows, doors, all aspects of locking mechanisms, and facility grounds to minimize escape risk. Assess and document suicidal, medical, escape risk, special needs, and room restrictions. Adhere to all Suicide Precaution Monitoring (SPM) Policies and Standards.
Monitors SPM status, or other special observation status of the youth, in accordance with timeframes as noted on Room Check Sheet(s).
Actively use effective communication skills, verbal de-escalation skills, and a strength based approach when interacting with youth and staff in a positive and respectful manner.
When all other attempts to de-escalate youth have failed, adhere to the approved physical management policy and protocols. Place youth on Seclusion pursuant to prevailing DYS Policy.
Monitor, participate, support and enforce behavioral management plans for individual youth as directed (e.g. Behavioral Contracts, Behavior Agreements, Growth and Change Plans).
Monitor medical watches as instructed and required pursuant to timeframes noted on the Room Check Sheet(s).
Actively supervise to support prevention of sexual contact in the facility, adhere to all PREA Policies and Federal Standards.Ensures staff accountability for quality and quantity of work, and provides coaching, teaching, and mentoring of other employees. Facilitate FTO Training as assigned. Role model adherence to DYS Policy and procedures at all times.
Documents performance notes as well as provides input for performance management evaluations.
Provides Shift Briefing and communication of pertinent information as it relates to youth and building needs, living unit areas, special status youth, high-risk youth, behavioral agreements and safety plans.
Reviews and oversee the proper implementation of Juvenile Suicide Precaution Monitoring (SPM) screening, Growth and Change Plans, Seclusion, Behavior Agreements and Safety Plans.
Identifies milieu concerns and provides solutions to maintain a non-violent and safe environment. Coaches, models, and trains staff in the implementation of trauma responsive tools and approach to youth center culture.
Reviews Minor Rule Violations and approves proper interventions. Ensure youth completes assigned interventions. Ensure Minor Rule Violations coincide with prevailing DYS Policy and Procedure.
Reviews Major Rule Violations and provides constructive feedback to staff writing incident reports. Ensures Major Rule Violations coincide with prevailing DYS Policy and Procedure. Conducts juvenile Disciplinary Hearings and uphold due process and implementation of Restorative Community Justice (RCJ) and interventions for all youth.
Ensures adherence to all Fire, Safety, and Sanitation standards throughout the facility. Responds to, and provides solutions and coaching as needed to rectify emergency concerns.
Ensures proper administration of medication according to QMAP standards and DYS Policy and Procedures. Oversee after hours receipt of medication
Informs or refers juveniles and/or staff for medical care as needed or requested. Provides notification, follow-up and other required/pertinent documentation. In the event of a medical emergency, provides medical attention and follow up as necessary.
Assigns staff to post assignments as needed and uphold staffing patterns according to DYS Policy and Staffing Plan.
Participates and/or facilitates required post-incident processes. Ensures required follow-up as needed. Evaluates incidents, provides information to minimize assaultive behaviors by action planning and communicating pertinent information to all necessary parties.
Responds to all codes and assesses/evaluates the situation and provides direction as needed. Ensures provision of least restrictive alternatives and lowest level interventions.
Ensures PREA Standards are upheld according to DYS Policy 9.19. This includes proper SAB/VV/VAB assessment or reassessment. Ensures the initiation and implementation of safety contracts, safety planning and notification to mental health personnel.
Oversees all juvenile transports and assign staff to conduct transports as needed.
Programming
Actively and with positive engagement, implements and follows the facility Behavioral Management Program.
Conducts processing and/or psycho-educational groups as needed to support a safe environment conducive to learning. Observes, monitors, detects, records and reports problem behaviors. Communicates expectations for behavior, events, rules, or other milieu requirements. Role model prosocial behaviors for youth.
Uses prevailing techniques to establish rapport with youth, overcome resistance to change, and communicate more effectively in stable circumstances as well as unsettled circumstances. Supports restorative community justice principles and/or activities.
Supports DYS Strategic Plan and initiatives as they relate to juvenile programming, daily routines and crisis intervention.
Objectively and fairly monitors, records youth behaviors, and intervenes according to prevailing program standards related to privileges and consequences.
Manages the adherence to daily structured programming and leisure activities.
Recognizes, implements, monitors, observes and documents compliance with Safety Plans, Behavior Agreements and Individual Growth and Change Plans) in accordance with the juvenile’s written program. Recommends any modifications of the program to supervisory and/or clinical staff. Facilitates and monitors cleanup of pod and rooms, inspects, according to daily schedule.
Monitors and ensures juvenile hygiene is provided according to prevailing procedures. Routinely and equitably distributes linen and clothing to ensure good hygiene practice.
Ensures that youth are provided confidential access to grievances, medical assistance and mental health assistance as needed/requested without staff interference.
Supports and/or facilitates youth to meet their presenting needs and address or satisfy their concerns. Upholds basic rights of juveniles pursuant to prevailing law or policy.
Supports and ensures that youth are provided recreation according to prevailing standards, youth condition and daily program schedule.
Provides orientation for newly admitted youth within 24 hours of admission according to prevailing orientation standards as assigned.
Provides support to educational programming as requested and assigned.
Determines pace of program to maintain safety
Identifies psycho educational program elements
Documentation/Recording & Reporting
Documents observations of juvenile behavior and response to program(s).
Completes documentation of facility and youth searches.
Documents all unit activities and relevant information on the daily shift log.
Records Suicide Precaution Monitoring (SPM) and Special Management Program (SMP) Status and Medical Watch based on the assigned time intervals or frequency for the specific youth.
Completes Extended Risk Assessment Forms as assigned by designated staff. Documents daily youth behavior observations.
Documents all youth group activities in the TRAILS database. Generates and documents Incident Reports as required by DYS Policy.
Notify and complete all forms relevant to youth incident reports.
Observe and document youth behaviors on Seclusion status. Document and report youth behavioral transgressions and recommend interventions to supervisory staff.
Report and document any facility deficiencies or safety concerns.
Document meal distribution on the daily meal tracking sheet(s). All staff must report known or suspected incidents of abuse as mandatory reporters pursuant to prevailing statute.
Review and record all legal documentation and record required information in the youth’s file (hard copy) and the TRAILS database.
Inventory and record youth property during admission, any or all releases and any other access or change to that property.
Document the receipt and release of all youth medication(s) as appropriate. This documentation shall include the notification of all internal and external parties.
Generate and record all VINE information in the TRAILS database, unless otherwise directed. Complete and record accurate youth room classification information pursuant to DYS Policy.
Notify and communicate all relevant youth information to the receiving unit staff. Complete, record and provide all necessary youth information on the Critical Information Advisement form and provide it to all receiving parties.
Ensures Columbia Assessment is completed within one hour of admission for all newly detained and committed or recommitted youth. Notify and complete all forms relevant to High Profile youth admissions.
Reviews of all necessary documentation to ensure adherence to DYS Policy, Procedures, and Audit Standards.
Provides documentation of all youth movements, needs, concerns, crisis interventions, juvenile status per DYS Policy and Procedure.
Reviews admission files, including youth room classification, Columbia Assessment results and ensures room assignment coincides with individualized youth classification.
Reviews youth on NDR status as per DYS Policy to assure compliance.
Reviews and ensures all meal tracking sheets are completed accurately.
Organizational Accountability
Through all communications and behaviors the employee demonstrates, supports, and contributes to a healthy, positive and respectful cultural climate throughout the facility.
Communicates with internal/external customers, residents, subordinate staff, and co-workers in a professional manner, ensuring to communicate with respect and dignity.
Adhere to the CDHS Code of Conduct, the 7 Commitments and support the 5 Key Strategies. To be aware of, and adhere to prevailing legal standards, CDHS Policy, DYS Policy, and DYS Audit Standards. Adheres to CDHS, DYS Policy, and Procedures regarding work schedule, timekeeping, and leave practices.
Completes other duties as assigned and follows supervisor’s requests and directives, within Colorado Revised Statutes, CDHS and DYS Policies and Procedures.
As a Work Lead, role-models, coaches, teaches and enforces staff adherence to all the above.
Position often faces multiple competing priorities and must decide those which are priority for action at any given time.
Interprets policy and decides when staff action and documentation is compliant with CDHS and DYS policy.
Training
Attend and actively participate in all assigned training and successfully complete any/all testing or other requirements for such training.
Maintain required certifications as appropriate.
Successful completion may be known or recorded by score or demonstration of skill.
Meet and keep current on all mandatory training pursuant to prevailing DYS Policy.
Successfully complete DYS Pre-Service, Facility Training and Orientation process as a new employee. Maintain and support the Division’s prevailing behavior management and intervention strategies.
As a lead worker, ensure training standards are met and/or provides professional development of CYSOIs.
Facilitates and/or co-facilitates team meetings, as needed.
Determines if preparation of training materials is needed.
Ensuring staff are in attendance and participating in training.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsPLEASE READ THE ENTIRE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT AND FOLLOW ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION. Please update your application if changes pertain to your work and/or education history. Current employees: If you do not update the work experience section of your application, you will not be given credit for your current State experience. Educational Requirements High school diploma or General Education Diploma, (GED). AND Work Experience One (1) year of full-time professional corrections-related experience working in a correctional or trauma-informed facility. Corrections-related experience is defined as the custody and control of a detained or adjudicated population and/or experience as a POST Certified Officer, or Military Law Enforcement. Note: Anything less than 40 hours per week is considered part-time experience. Credit is given for part-time work but is calculated by prorating the qualifying experience. Substitution: College with course work in social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, human services, physical education/recreational studies or closely related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.Note: If you are using education to qualify for this position you must attach your transcripts.Preferred Qualifications The preferred candidate will possess demonstrated experience in the following areas:
Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained youth within a secure facility
Self-motivated
Positive role model
Attention to Detail
Teamwork
Trainer certification in staff development
Supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience
Critical Thinking and Decision Making skills
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College degree in social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, human services, physical education/recreational studies or closely related field
Conditions of Employment
Must be 21 years old or older
Must possess and maintain a current and valid US drivers license
Must have no felony convictions and no violent history
Willing and able to work shifts (24 hour/7 day a week facility)
Transportation of youth in state vehicles, travel to assigned trainings and/or alternate work sites
Must pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigations and a Federal Bureau of Investigations background check as a condition of employment. Included in the background check is a current and/or previous employer check. Your current and/or previous employers within the past 10 years at a minimum must be listed on your job application (most recent in descending order), even if the job or duties are unrelated to the position for which you are applying. Incomplete employer information (address, phone number, and supervisor) or omission of former employers may result in a disqualification of your application.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
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.
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 ([email protected]), 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 department’s 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.govunder Rules.Supplemental InformationHow to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply) The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process) For additional recruiting questions, please contact [email protected] 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 (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (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
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For moreinformation, 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 [email protected] or call 1-800-929-0791.THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERToll Free Applicant Technical Support (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#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.01 A condition of employment requires applicants to be 21 years of age or older. Do you meet this condition?
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Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?
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Do you currently posses a valid US Driver's License?
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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.
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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.
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How many years have you been employed as a Colorado Department of Human Services employee.
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7 months to 1 year.
1 year to 2 years.
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Please indicate your experience with residential treatment, mental health, law enforcement, and / or correctional settings. Check all that apply:
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Please indicate the other youth-specific experiences you may have from the choices below. Check all that apply:
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Restitution / Commitment Programs
Faith-Based Programs
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Please check the situations listed below where physically managing a youth would be necessary:
Swearing at another Youth
Swearing at an Adult / Authority Figure
Failing to Comply
Passive Resistance
Threatening Behavior
Damaging Property
Hurting Themselves or Others
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How often have you been in the Lead Worker Role during the last year?
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When assigning staff duties and facility routines: How do you prioritize what needs to be done? How do you determine who goes where?
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Describe the opportunities and challenges you have had as a Lead Worker. What have you learned about the facility, systems, team, and yourself?
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How many years of experience do you have in training/quality assurance/staff development?
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Please describe your experience with quality assurance and implementing training plans?
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How many years of experience do you have in working with adjudicated and/or detained youth within a secure facility?
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Please describe your experience in working with detained youth within a secure facility.
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Describe a time when you had to show Leadership and Decision Making skills.
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Please describe how you have provided formal input into: Programming, Policies, or Process Improvement?
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