Youth Services Specialist I Night Shift - Campus at Lookout Mtn YSC

State of Colorado•Golden, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Youth Services (DYS) aims to protect, restore, and improve public safety by providing a continuum of care that includes effective supervision, accountability to victims and communities, and assistance for youth to lead constructive lives through positive youth development. DYS's strategic goal is to operate healthy, trauma-responsive organizational environments characterized by prosocial, safe, and non-violent interactions. The Division offers a range of services, including juvenile detention, assessment, commitment, and parole. DYS is statutorily responsible for the care and supervision of youth committed to the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates 15 secure facilities for youth aged 10-21, who may be pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. For pre-adjudicated youth, DYS also manages and oversees the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum, a state-funded, locally administered program for youth at risk of entering the juvenile justice system. Additionally, the Division administers juvenile parole services statewide. DYS offers numerous opportunities to positively impact youth and families and is committed to increasing staff diversity and providing culturally responsive programs and services, encouraging applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
No felony convictions or history of domestic violence.
Possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado driver's license.
Pass CBI and FBI background investigations.
Willing and able to physically intervene with assaultive youth.
Must provide documentation to be given credit for it.
Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications.
Ensure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum and preferred qualifications, job duties, and highly desired competencies.
Adequately address specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position.

Nice To Haves

College education in a behavioral health and/or juvenile justice related field.
Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained youth within a secure residential facility and/or a behavioral health setting.
Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups.
Education/experience working with adolescents who have trauma.
Experience working with youth in positive leadership roles, such as mentoring and coaching.
Experience utilizing verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques.
Relevant years of state service.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care, safety, security, and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated youth in a secure setting.
Monitor, participate, support, and enforce behavioral management plans for individual youth.
Supervise youth or groups of youth, including daily activities and orientation.
Intervene in crisis situations, utilizing non-escalation and de-escalation techniques.
Use physical response/restraint in emergency situations.
Debrief all incidents.
Conduct searches.
Actively and positively implement and follow the Youth Center’s behavioral management program, teaching, coaching, and redirecting youth.
Support DYS initiatives and strategies related to youth programming and crisis intervention.
Document observations of youth behavior and response to programs.
Document all unit activities and required information in appropriate logs and records systems.
Document all youth group activities in appropriate database systems.
Demonstrate, support, and contribute to a healthy, positive, and respectful cultural climate through adherence to organizational values.
Adhere to the CDHS Code of Conduct, DYS Compliance Review Standards, and CDHS and DYS policies.
Complete DYS Pre-Service training academy, Youth Center training, and orientation process.
Complete all assigned online training.
Maintain and support the Division’s prevailing behavior management and intervention strategies.