OCC Program Evaluator & Quality Assurance Specialist

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental options

Disability and life insurance

Wellness program participation

Retirement benefits (PERA)

Job summary

State of Colorado is seeking a Compliance Specialist IV within the Office of Community Corrections. The role focuses on program evaluation, quality assurance, and ensuring adherence to community corrections standards across residential and non-residential programs.

You will work with OCC leadership, supervisors, and consultants to develop evaluation protocols, implement corrective actions, and advance evidence-based practices in reentry efforts. Travel throughout Colorado is required.

Qualifications

• The OCC and Colorado community corrections standards guide program evaluation and quality assurance activities.
• Evidence-based practices and implementation science inform oversight and corrective actions.
• Hybrid work model with field and home office components is expected for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead program evaluation and provide performance feedback to ensure adherence to Colorado Community Corrections Standards.

Job description

Department Information

This position is open only to current Colorado state residents.

An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.

Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.

Our Core Values - Unity, Honor, Service

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is dedicated to non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

At CDPS, our culture is driven by our commitment to creating a safer Colorado and guided by a public service focus. We strive to provide effective solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans. We model a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth for our employees. We maintain a professional and inclusive workplace.

Careers With a Purpose

If you are passionate about public safety and public service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, consider joining CDPS. Our team at CDPS consists of exceptional individuals and is an environment where you can challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career.

We are committed to providing public safety services to our communities including safety on our roads, preparing for and mitigating environmental disasters such as floods and wildland fires, disaster recovery, combating crime, promoting school safety, and victim services.

Classification And Salary

COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST IV

Anticipated Hiring Range: $72,264 - $83,652/year

Full Salary Range: $72,264 - $101,688/year

Benefits

We provide a wide range of benefits to our employees.

• Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
• Eligible employees receive Basic Life and AD&D insurance equal to their annual earnings subject to a minimum benefit of $50,000 and a maximum of $250,000. Basic Life and AD&D are provided by the State of Colorado at no cost to employees.
• The State of Colorado's Wellness Program, State of Health, is a no-cost, year-long program that supports an employee’s health and wellness goals. This program offers personalized health coaching, skill groups and more. Participants can earn a $20 per month health insurance premium discount.
• Through BenefitHub, State of Colorado employees have access to discounts, promotions and special programs from hundreds of retailers, restaurants, travel and entertainment venues throughout Colorado and across the country.
• State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
• Eligible employees have access to medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
• Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
• We offer excellent retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA for details.
• We provide generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and four annual wellness days.
• The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
• Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
• We offer Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits.

Description of Job

About The Work Unit

The Office of Community Corrections (OCC) is statutorily authorized to provide funding, regulation, and technical assistance to community corrections providers and boards throughout the State of Colorado. CRS 17-27-108 requires the OCC to administer and execute all contracts with units of local government, community corrections boards, or nongovernmental agencies for the provision of community corrections programs and services. The statute also authorizes the OCC to establish, enforce, and audit compliance with professional standards for community corrections programs operated by units of local government or nongovernmental agencies.

Colorado state statute also requires the OCC to provide technical assistance to community corrections boards, community corrections programs, and referring agencies in the interest of compliance and system improvement. This position will work within a hybrid model of home office and the field. The position will need to be flexible in their work site location.

Work Environment

• Hybrid, two days per week minimum in the Lakewood office
• Work unit core business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with some flexibility available
• Travel is required throughout Colorado including day trips and to scheduled overnight locations approximately 25% of the time in all weather conditions.

About The Job

This position serves as a Program Evaluator and Quality Assurance Specialist for providers of community corrections supervision and treatment. The Program Evaluator and Quality Assurance Specialist has the primary leadership and consultation responsibility for the ongoing oversight and feedback regarding adherence to Colorado Community Corrections Standards within residential and non-residential community corrections programs. When issues of compliance are identified, the Program Evaluator and Quality Assurance Specialist, issues corrective actions, follows-up on corrective actions and determines whether further sanctions/interventions are required in order for programs to continue to operate. Program evaluation activities will emphasize the Principles of Effective Intervention, Evidence Based Practices (EBP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic approaches and Implementation Science within the field of reentry, inclusive Colorado Community Corrections Standards. This position works with the OCC Unit Manager, Supervisors, OCC Staff, the Governor’s Community Corrections Advisory Council and professional consultants to develop program evaluation protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Program Quality Assessment and Performance Feedback