Lead Youth Services Specialist — Trauma-Informed Security

State of Colorado; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Colorado's Division of Youth Services seeks a Youth Security Officer to supervise youth in state-operated facilities, maintaining safety and security across shifts. This role functions as a Lead Worker within a trauma-responsive program and adheres to policy standards and procedures.

You will work within three shifts and contribute to a non-violent environment while coordinating daily living activities and ensuring crisis intervention when needed.

Qualifications

• Lead position with responsibilities for supervising adjudicated and pre-adjudicated youth.
• Trauma-responsive approach to youth behavior and mental health considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, safety, and supervision of youth in a secure setting.
• Enforce established security rules and behavioral expectations with a youth or group, directing daily living and leisure activities.
• Provide immediate intervention in crisis situations and exercise sound judgment and emotional control.
• Escort and transport youth to activities or appointments internal and/or external to the agency; conduct searches as required.

Job description

The State of Colorado's Division of Youth Services seeks a Youth Security Officer to supervise youth in state-operated facilities, maintaining safety and security across shifts. This role functions as a Lead Worker within a trauma-responsive program and adheres to policy standards and procedures.

You will work within three shifts and contribute to a non-violent environment while coordinating daily living activities and ensuring crisis intervention when needed.