Colorado Youth Detention Continuum (CYDC) Case Manager

Hilltop Community Resources • Grand Junction, CO

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About The Position

The Colorado Youth Detention Continuum (CYDC) Case Manager implements the pre-plea process for youth before the District Court. The goal is to reduce the Average Daily Population (ADP) for youth in detention through intensive case management, court reports, assessments, screening, and bed management.

The position completes required screenings and assessments, prepares reports for courts and other teams, and provides case management and tracking for youth. It also supports families as they navigate the judicial process and works collaboratively with community agencies. The role includes rotating on-call screening for law enforcement, with scheduled daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.

The scheduled hours for this position are full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On-call duties may require weeknight, weekend, and holiday availability. The starting wage is $24.35–$25.20 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour for qualified fluent Spanish speakers. Hilltop offers professional and personal development opportunities, a supportive and inclusive work environment, and meaningful community-focused work. Background checks and health clearances are required before joining the team.

Requirements

• Four years of related case management experience, with at least two years in juvenile justice, human services, or a related field; education in a related field may replace up to two years of experience.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• Complete required background checks and health clearances, including criminal background, sex offender registry, driving record, OIG exclusion list, DYS fingerprints and TRAILS, DYS disclosure, required drug testing, VECHS/non-facility fingerprint card, and non-facility TRAILS (Child Abuse Registry).
• Be available for rotating on-call coverage, which may include weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• CPR/First Aid Certificate.
• Certificate from Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training.
• Hilltop Transportation Certification.
• Fluent Spanish language skills for the bilingual wage differential.
• Influenza vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Complete required assessments for juveniles screened, including the Colorado Youth Detention Screening Instrument (CYDSI), Arizona Risk-Needs Assessment (ARNA), and Pre-screen Colorado Juvenile Risk Assessment (Pre-Screen CJRA), and enter data into TRAILS and SAVIO as required by statute.
• Prepare and submit required court and case reports, including detention hearing reports, pre-trial assessment forms, weekly updates on youth in detention beds, assessments for advisement of charges hearings, and Emergency Release plans.
• Complete documentation and participate in Individual Services & Supports Team (ISST) meetings, Family Engagement Meetings (FEM), and other placement and services review meetings; provide live updates or recommendations in court and inter-agency meetings as needed.
• Provide intensive case management and tracking, including attending court hearings, connecting families with community services, documenting client contacts, facilitating or attending meetings related to court, school, employment, Human Services, Probation, or other appointments, administering drug screenings, and ensuring youth comply with established curfews.
• Inform parents about their child’s status in the judicial system and support their involvement and navigation of the judicial process.
• Maintain professional working relationships with community agencies and collaborate to support the best interests of the child, applying knowledge of interagency collaboration, mandates, and procedures.
• Maintain professional conduct, dress, and language when interacting with agencies and people involved with juveniles.
• Maintain and protect client confidentiality.
• Manage caseload to produce professional work, meet deadlines, and provide effective case management.
• Provide rotating on-call screening for law enforcement agencies, including scheduled daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and lives of others.
• Part-time and full-time schedules are available generally; this specific position is full-time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed