Trauma-Informed Youth Services Specialist

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA Defined Benefit Plan

Medical and dental health plans

Paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

11 paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Remote work arrangements for eligible

Job summary

State of Colorado, Division of Youth Services, seeks candidates for a direct care youth security role at a Denver facility. You will supervise adjudicated and pre-adjudicated youth, implement behavioral plans, and document activities. The position requires the ability to work rotating shifts and travel for training as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and two years of related experience. Substitutions may apply for education. Travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in a related field.
• Substitutions: additional education may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, safety, security, and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated youth in a secure setting.
• Monitor and enforce behavioral management plans for individual youth.
• Supervise daily activities, youth orientation, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Document observations and activities in logs and records systems.
• Assist with training, teamwork, and organizational accountability.
• Adhere to policies, codes of conduct, and trauma-responsive practices.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

State of Colorado, Division of Youth Services, seeks candidates for a direct care youth security role at a Denver facility. You will supervise adjudicated and pre-adjudicated youth, implement behavioral plans, and document activities. The position requires the ability to work rotating shifts and travel for training as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and two years of related experience. Substitutions may apply for education. Travel and overtime may be required.