Youth Trades Supervisor: Career Readiness & Facilities

State of Colorado; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) seeks a Youth Supervisor for career readiness through hands-on instruction in housekeeping, custodial operations, landscaping and facility maintenance for adjudicated youth. The role includes supervising youth, administering assessments, and enforcing safety standards in a secure educational setting.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed supervision, program coordination with Education and facility teams, and adherence to PREA and safety protocols

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
• Additional education substitutes for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of youth in housekeeping, facility-maintenance, and landscaping.
• Monitor youth performance and provide coaching using approved behavior-management strategies.
• Maintain security and accountability for tools, equipment, and materials used in training activities.
• Coordinate with Education staff and leadership to support program goals and safety requirements.

Skills

Youth supervision

Safety and de‑escalation

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) seeks a Youth Supervisor for career readiness through hands-on instruction in housekeeping, custodial operations, landscaping and facility maintenance for adjudicated youth. The role includes supervising youth, administering assessments, and enforcing safety standards in a secure educational setting.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed supervision, program coordination with Education and facility teams, and adherence to PREA and safety protocols