Youth Services Specialist I – Secure Facility Care & Growth

State of Colorado; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Colorado, Division of Youth Services, seeks staff for direct care and supervision of youth in secure facilities at Grand Mesa Youth Service Center in Grand Junction, CO. The role emphasizes safety, programming, documentation, and adherence to conduct policies.

Positions require flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with possible overtime. Training is provided; opportunities to contribute to a positive, trauma-informed environment are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be willing to participate in DYS Pre-service training.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Direct care, safety, security and supervision of adjudicated/pre-adjudicated youth in a secure facility.
• Implement and follow the Youth Center’s behavioral management program.
• Document observations and activities in logs and records systems.
• Maintain organizational accountability and a trauma-informed environment.
• Complete required pre-service training and ongoing mandatory trainings.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

State of Colorado, Division of Youth Services, seeks staff for direct care and supervision of youth in secure facilities at Grand Mesa Youth Service Center in Grand Junction, CO. The role emphasizes safety, programming, documentation, and adherence to conduct policies.

Positions require flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with possible overtime. Training is provided; opportunities to contribute to a positive, trauma-informed environment are emphasized.