Program Management II - Part Time Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4979210) Apply  Program Management II - Part Time Salary $45.20 - $72.32 Hourly Location Denver, CO Job Type Part Time Job Number IKA 01915 06/18/2025 Department Colorado Department of Human Services Division OCYF (Office of Children, Youth & Families) Opening Date 06/27/2025 Closing Date 6/30/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 4255 S. Knox Court, Denver, CO 80236 FLSA Status Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Brennon.Watts@state.co.us Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This position is open only to Colorado state residents. o. Division of Youth Services 4255 S. Knox Court, Denver, CO 80236 CDHSCareers About the Division of Youth Services: The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention, commitment, and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates fifteen secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. The Division also contracts with numerous private residential and non-residential service providers throughout the State. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Colorado Youth Detention Continuum, a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State. We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys Description of Job Position Overview This position collects data, analyzes and reports on a monthly basis an aggregated report of the status of all youth who are in detention and who are awaiting services that would mitigate the substantial risk of harm to others that are presented by the juvenile or the juvenile’s risk of flight from prosecution and the number of emergency beds by each Judicial District of facility. This position’s role is to map ways of collecting in a timely and efficient way to collect and report data concerning available placements for juveniles who are awaiting mitigating services in the State, and barriers to these placements. Key Responsibilities Management and Oversight of Public Reporting This position supports legislative bill requirements of reporting on a monthly basis an aggregated report of the status of all youth who are in detention and who are awaiting services that would mitigate the substantial risk of harm to others that are presented by the juvenile or the juvenile’s risk of flight from prosecution and the number of emergency beds used by each judicial district or facility. Serves as the primary point of contact and Staff Authority for oversight and management of Public Reporting. As Staff Authority, this position has the sole responsibility to develop, maintain, and present Public Reports to the Senior Executive Team (SET), Office of Children, Youth and Families (OCYF) leadership, and Division of Youth Services (DYS) leadership. This position is also responsible for evaluating all internal findings, concerns, and creating a process for areas for improvement. This position’s work is very critical due to the highly confidential information included in these reports. In addition, this position assists with performance measures and consultations as needed. This position creates and maintains a central, easy-to-use system to store relevant reporting documentation and project-related resources; ensures reporting documentation is updated as needed and is available to stakeholders immediately upon request. In addition, this position is responsible for developing frameworks, processes, and guidance to support staff in documenting decisions and ensuring that reporting program processes are verifiable and replicable. Uses continuous improvement practices to assess process effectiveness and efficiency; recommends improvements to Public Reporting processes and procedures. Analyzes trends and appropriate expenditures regarding the Regional Offices and Youth Services Centers. . Program Analysis and Change Management In Collaboration with the Division’s Director and Leadership team, this position creates, implements, and evaluates a division-wide leadership development program for the Youth Services Centers and Region Offices. Designs and implements division-wide initiatives to improve overall organizational effectiveness and performance. Consults, guides, and supports the division’s organizational design, change, and development strategies based on performance indicators, including resident satisfaction, employee satisfaction, employee retention, and fiscal commitments. Provides a client-focused, data-driven, human-centered, and evidence-based approach to ensure quality services, including education, health, and mental health services, to our youth clients. Provides a forum and leadership to the strategic planning process by assuring there are work plans, timeframes, objectives, measurements, and individuals responsible. Meets regularly with Division staff to assess progress toward goals and provide feedback and direction. Modifies plans as needed. The position recommends new programs or initiatives within the Division. The position collaborates with other Offices within CDHS and OCYF Divisions, particularly the Division of Child Welfare Administration of Body-Worn Camera Pilot Program Establish a pilot program in one detention facility and in one commitment facility. This is a new program required per HB 25-1146, a Senate bill. This position has the oversight of the pilot program and development of processes and procedures that will be used division-wide after the pilot program is completed. This position works closely with the Division’s leadership in evaluating the impact of the program and developing policies and procedures concerning body-worn cameras. This position creates steps of implementation and provides training to the youth center administrators regarding this program. Partnership and Representation This position provides support, consultation, and stakeholder engagement specific to the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum and correlated statutes. Provides support and consultation for DYS secure residential programs at the local level in conjunction with the division director, associate director, director of operations, quality assurance, youth services, and local leadership. Maintains and supports national partnerships engaged with DYS to support best practices in juvenile justice services, to include the Council of Juvenile Justice Administrators, behavioral health and medical services, and a trauma-informed approach. Represents the Division to the legislature, county partners, community and collaborative groups, the public, and national organizations and affiliations as needed for related subject matter. Actively participates in relevant meetings, committees, and task forces as designated by the Division Director, Office Director, or CDHS Deputy Executive Director. Other Duties + Performs additional duties as assigned in alignment with CDHS and DYS priorities Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience must be specifically documented on your application. "See resume" or "see attached" statements in the work experience section will not be accepted in lieu of the official application form. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS, CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & APPEAL RIGHTS: Experience Only: Nine (9) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned, equal to nine (9) years Preferred Qualifications: + Experience with the Juvenile Justice system in Colorado + Experience with with the Colorado the juvenile justice and child welfare system of care in Colorado + Experience with the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum. + Experience with Colorado government contracting rules and regulations Conditions of Employment: + A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges. Additionally, you will be required take and pass a drug screen + Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence + Possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license + Travel - Training, meetings, and other travel may be required + Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. APPEAL RIGHTS: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go tospb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.govunder Rules. Supplemental Information Link to:How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply) Link to:The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process) For additional recruiting questions, please contact Brennon.Watts@state.co.us. About Us: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: + Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planwww.copera.orgplus 401(k) and 457 plans + Medical and dental health plans + Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account + Paid life insurance + Short- and long-term disability coverage + 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave + BenefitHubstate employee discount program + Employee Wellness program MotivateMe + Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more + Remote work arrangements for eligible positions *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs. Our Values: We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans. Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement. We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado. Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public. We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy. Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791. ~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~   Toll Free Applicant Technical Support (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#technical-support) The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. 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