Correctional Youth Security Officer Supervisor Job at Colorado Department of Human Services

Colorado Department of Human Services Greeley, CO 80631

Benefits:

  • $4,614 monthly + $3,250 sign-on incentive
  • Eligible for overtime
  • Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (www.copera.org) plus 401(k) and 457 plans
  • Medical and dental health plans
  • Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
  • Paid life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
  • BenefitHub state employee discount program
  • Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
  • Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

Minimum qualifications:

  • High school diploma or General Education Diploma, (GED).
  • Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.
  • Possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado driver's license.
  • One year of full-time professional experience working in a correctional or trauma-informed facility.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure CYSO I accountability for quality and quantity of work, take corrective measures, and provide coaching, mentoring, and training to CYSO I's
  • Documentation of anecdotal performance notes as well as providing input for quarterly, mid-year and closeout evaluations
  • Ensure staff compliance with the facility and DYS policies, procedures, and operational practices
  • Provide information and instruction in one-to-one crisis intervention counseling for the facility and to youth to avert crisis, including suicide management (documentation and review)
  • Conduct and document safety, fire, and health inspections
  • Manages the adherence to daily structured programming and leisure activities
  • Assess and document youth for suicidal, medical, escape risk, special needs, and room restrictions

Job description:

The overall function of the work unit is to enforce established rules and procedures to control the movement in the unit and behavior of youth within the care of the facility. Supervision is documented based on the observation of behaviors and incidents that occur throughout the day. The daily programming, living, and leisure activities are organized and carried out by this position. Occasionally, the intervention of volatile situations is required. Duties also include behavior-based care and treatment.

Facility description:

Platte Valley Youth Services Center

The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention, commitment, and parole.

DYS encourages qualified candidates with "lived experience" to apply. Lived experience comes from the personal knowledge and understanding that many possess by virtue of first-hand experience with mental health, substance abuse, systems involvement and traumatic events. Lived experience brings unique knowledge, insights and perspectives that are invaluable for organizational growth, increased sensitivity to the youth and families we serve, and new ideas and inspiration for improving service delivery.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,614.00 per month

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Experience level:

  • 1 year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: One location




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