Department InformationWe are only accepting applications from Colorado residents.This recruitment may fill multiple vacancies (part time & full time) at the location below.Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package – see Supplemental Information for details.Physical Job LocationPlatte Valley Youth Services Center2200 O St.Greeley, CO 80631Division of Youth ServicesThe mission of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) is to protect, restore and improve public safety utilizing a continuum of care that provides effective supervision, promotes accountability to victims and communities, and helps youth lead constructive lives through positive youth development. DYS operates 15 secure facilities that serve youth aged 10‑21 and also administers juvenile parole services statewide.Job AnnouncementThis position may fill day, night and swing shifts.Shift ScheduleFront End Day Shift: Sunday‑Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays 6:00‑6:30 pmFront End Swing Shift: Sunday‑Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays 10:00‑10:30 pmFront End Evening Shift: Sunday‑Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays 6:00‑6:30 amBack End Day Shift: Thursday‑Saturday and alternating Wednesdays 6:00‑6:30 pmBack End Swing Shift: Thursday‑Saturday and alternating Wednesday 10:00‑10:30 pmBack End Evening Shift: Thursday‑Saturday and alternating Wednesday 6:00‑6:30 amThese working arrangements are subject to change.We Want To Hire You IfYou have a passion for youth and a desire to improve your communityYou love learning new skills and teaching them to othersYou desire a job that teaches you what safe supervision is all about – physical, social, psychological, and moralYou thrive on developing healthy relationships, professionalism, and teamworkPosition OverviewThis direct-care/essential role provides direct and engaging supervision of Youth in DYS state‑operated secure facilities. Specific duties and expectations include safety/security, youth center programming, documentation/recording, training, and organizational accountability. Positions may require overtime on a rotating basis.DutiesSafety/SecurityProvide direct care, safety, security, and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre‑adjudicated youth in a secure setting. Monitor and enforce behavioral management plans (e.g., Behavioral Contracts, Individual Growth and Change Plans). Supervise youth or groups, daily activities, orientation, crisis intervention, non‑escalation, de‑escalation, use of physical response/restraint in emergencies, debriefing, and searches.Youth Center ProgrammingImplement and follow the Youth Center's behavioral management program, coach and redirect youth. Support DYS initiatives and strategies related to programming and crisis intervention.Documentation/Recording and ReportingDocument observations of youth behavior, response to program, and all unit activities in appropriate logs, records systems, and databases.Organizational AccountabilityDemonstrate and support a healthy, positive, respectful cultural climate. Adhere to Nonviolence, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, Growth and Change, Social Learning, Democracy, and Emotional Intelligence. Follow CDHS Code of Conduct and DYS compliance standards.TrainingComplete DYS Pre‑Service Training Academy, Youth Center training, and orientation. Complete assigned online training and support prevailing behavior management and intervention strategies.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or general education diploma (GED) – no substitutions.Physically able to be on feet during entire shift and climb stairs as required.Willing and able to physically intervene with assaultive youth.Preferred QualificationsCollege education in behavioral health or juvenile justice-related field.Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained youth in a secure residential facility.Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups.Experience working with adolescents who have trauma.Experience in positive leadership roles such as mentoring and coaching.Experience utilizing verbal de‑escalation and motivational techniques.Relevant years of state service experience.Highly Desirable CompetenciesConflict management skill.Strong work ethic, integrity, and dependability.Sound judgment and decision‑making skills.Self‑control, composure, and ability to manage stressful situations.Clear verbal communication and respectfulness.Ability to identify and act on changes, hazards, or potential security breaches and communicate pertinent information.Ability to study information and recount events factually, concisely, and legibly.Work EnvironmentEmployees work shifts that may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shift durations vary from 8 to 12 hours. Mandatory overtime may be required. Day shift work is generally unavailable. The position is essential; employees must report during inclement weather as required.Conditions of EmploymentFull background check (CBI name check, fingerprint check, court database, Medicare fraud database, reference checks, license verification, drug screen, PREA, Trails check, CAPS).Minimum age 21, no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.Valid, unrestricted Colorado driver's license.Shift work subject to assignment.Travel may be required for transportation of youth and training.Continued employment contingent upon completion of DYS Pre‑Service Training Academy, Field Training Program, and mandatory annual training.Former state employees with disciplinary termination must disclose and explain that information on the application.Diana Screen® administered to all applicants for positions of trust with children and teens.Appeal RightsIf eliminated from consideration, applicants may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. Appeals must be submitted within ten (10) calendar days of notice via email, mail, or fax.Supplemental InformationHow To ApplyNeed help with your application? Click here.The Assessment ProcessFor additional recruiting questions, please contact brennon.watts@state.co.usBenefitsSecure retirement benefits – PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, 401(k), 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 and training.Remote work arrangements for eligible positions.Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: ValuesWe believe in a people‑first approach, balance, accountability, transparency, ethics, collaboration, and commitment to diversity and cultural responsiveness.ADA AccommodationsCDHS is committed to the inclusion of qualified individuals. The agency will assist with reasonable accommodation requests related to employment. Contact Nancy Schmelzer at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1‑800‑929‑0791.EEO Statement~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~#J-18808-Ljbffr
Department InformationWe are only accepting applications from Colorado residents.This recruitment may fill multiple vacancies (part time & full time) at the location below.Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package – see Supplemental Information for details.Physical Job LocationPlatte Valley Youth Services Center2200 O St.Greeley, CO 80631Division of Youth ServicesThe mission of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) is to protect, restore and improve public safety utilizing a continuum of care that provides effective supervision, promotes accountability to victims and communities, and helps youth lead constructive lives through positive youth development. DYS operates 15 secure facilities that serve youth aged 10‑21 and also administers juvenile parole services statewide.Job AnnouncementThis position may fill day, night and swing shifts.Shift ScheduleFront End Day Shift: Sunday‑Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays 6:00‑6:30 pmFront End Swing Shift: Sunday‑Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays 10:00‑10:30 pmFront End Evening Shift: Sunday‑Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays 6:00‑6:30 amBack End Day Shift: Thursday‑Saturday and alternating Wednesdays 6:00‑6:30 pmBack End Swing Shift: Thursday‑Saturday and alternating Wednesday 10:00‑10:30 pmBack End Evening Shift: Thursday‑Saturday and alternating Wednesday 6:00‑6:30 amThese working arrangements are subject to change.We Want To Hire You IfYou have a passion for youth and a desire to improve your communityYou love learning new skills and teaching them to othersYou desire a job that teaches you what safe supervision is all about – physical, social, psychological, and moralYou thrive on developing healthy relationships, professionalism, and teamworkPosition OverviewThis direct-care/essential role provides direct and engaging supervision of Youth in DYS state‑operated secure facilities. Specific duties and expectations include safety/security, youth center programming, documentation/recording, training, and organizational accountability. Positions may require overtime on a rotating basis.DutiesSafety/SecurityProvide direct care, safety, security, and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre‑adjudicated youth in a secure setting. Monitor and enforce behavioral management plans (e.g., Behavioral Contracts, Individual Growth and Change Plans). Supervise youth or groups, daily activities, orientation, crisis intervention, non‑escalation, de‑escalation, use of physical response/restraint in emergencies, debriefing, and searches.Youth Center ProgrammingImplement and follow the Youth Center's behavioral management program, coach and redirect youth. Support DYS initiatives and strategies related to programming and crisis intervention.Documentation/Recording and ReportingDocument observations of youth behavior, response to program, and all unit activities in appropriate logs, records systems, and databases.Organizational AccountabilityDemonstrate and support a healthy, positive, respectful cultural climate. Adhere to Nonviolence, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, Growth and Change, Social Learning, Democracy, and Emotional Intelligence. Follow CDHS Code of Conduct and DYS compliance standards.TrainingComplete DYS Pre‑Service Training Academy, Youth Center training, and orientation. Complete assigned online training and support prevailing behavior management and intervention strategies.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or general education diploma (GED) – no substitutions.Physically able to be on feet during entire shift and climb stairs as required.Willing and able to physically intervene with assaultive youth.Preferred QualificationsCollege education in behavioral health or juvenile justice-related field.Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained youth in a secure residential facility.Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups.Experience working with adolescents who have trauma.Experience in positive leadership roles such as mentoring and coaching.Experience utilizing verbal de‑escalation and motivational techniques.Relevant years of state service experience.Highly Desirable CompetenciesConflict management skill.Strong work ethic, integrity, and dependability.Sound judgment and decision‑making skills.Self‑control, composure, and ability to manage stressful situations.Clear verbal communication and respectfulness.Ability to identify and act on changes, hazards, or potential security breaches and communicate pertinent information.Ability to study information and recount events factually, concisely, and legibly.Work EnvironmentEmployees work shifts that may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shift durations vary from 8 to 12 hours. Mandatory overtime may be required. Day shift work is generally unavailable. The position is essential; employees must report during inclement weather as required.Conditions of EmploymentFull background check (CBI name check, fingerprint check, court database, Medicare fraud database, reference checks, license verification, drug screen, PREA, Trails check, CAPS).Minimum age 21, no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.Valid, unrestricted Colorado driver's license.Shift work subject to assignment.Travel may be required for transportation of youth and training.Continued employment contingent upon completion of DYS Pre‑Service Training Academy, Field Training Program, and mandatory annual training.Former state employees with disciplinary termination must disclose and explain that information on the application.Diana Screen® administered to all applicants for positions of trust with children and teens.Appeal RightsIf eliminated from consideration, applicants may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. Appeals must be submitted within ten (10) calendar days of notice via email, mail, or fax.Supplemental InformationHow To ApplyNeed help with your application? Click here.The Assessment ProcessFor additional recruiting questions, please contact brennon.watts@state.co.usBenefitsSecure retirement benefits – PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, 401(k), 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 and training.Remote work arrangements for eligible positions.Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information: ValuesWe believe in a people‑first approach, balance, accountability, transparency, ethics, collaboration, and commitment to diversity and cultural responsiveness.ADA AccommodationsCDHS is committed to the inclusion of qualified individuals. The agency will assist with reasonable accommodation requests related to employment. Contact Nancy Schmelzer at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1‑800‑929‑0791.EEO Statement~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~#J-18808-Ljbffr
