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CDOC - Faith and Citizen Program Regional Coordinator (Colorado Springs)

Salary

$4,809.00 - $7,695.00 Monthly

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

CAA HQ FC PGRM #3752 07.2025

Department

Department of Corrections

Opening Date

05/27/2025

Closing Date

6/9/2025 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

1250 Academy Park Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Kayla Bartlett (719) 723-3902 or [email protected]

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.

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This position is only open to Colorado state residents .

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

+ Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;

+ Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates . Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;

+ Medical and dental health plans;

+ Short and long term disability coverage;

+ Paid life insurance;

+ 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;

+ Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.

+ Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) for more information.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Description of Job

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) Faith and Citizen Program develops strategies and processes to enable facilities to provide opportunities for offender self-improvement and successful reintegration program utilizing volunteer organizations from the surrounding communities.

This position exists to manage the operation of the volunteer system for the Department of Corrections within the assigned region, including recruiting, training and supervising volunteers. Analyze, implement, monitor, and direct all volunteer program activities within assigned areas of responsibility.

Primary job duties include, but are not limited to:

+ Project leader in a specified area of the volunteer system that assures compliance of rules, laws, regulations and procedures for the Faith and Citizen Programs system that encompasses personnel ranging from Facility Volunteer Coordinators, Chaplains, Volunteers, Program Providers, Mentors, Interns and other staff;

+ Evaluate and respond to specific offender issues to tailor guidance to fit the unique circumstances while assuring security compliance;

+ Research and develop new administrative procedures to efficiently enhance program recruitment and promote receipt of donations;

+ Investigate and respond to questions relating to volunteer opportunities and programs;

+ Ensure that background checks and application processes are complete, and that communications with staff and other facility departments are clearly understood and functioning well;

+ Provide essential consultation and direction to staff and administration on procedures related to the scope of Faith and Citizen Programs;

+ Draft and review policies to assure compliance with current regulations, federal/state statutes and ACA standards;

+ Maintain technical expertise in assigned areas of faith tenets and practices in order to maintain compliance within security operations;

+ Plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate volunteer programs, program expenditures, objectives and volunteer staffing;

+ Responsible for data input of offender faith changes and meeting with offenders to assist in the correct interpretation of the corresponding Administrative Regulations;

+ Maintain compliance in Faith and Citizen Programs data and documentation systems;

+ Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required;

+ Requires statewide travel;

+ Position may have additional duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

EXPERIENCE :

Six (6) years of professional experience in managing or coordinating a volunteer program, which must include program objectives, policies, and providing training; oversight of a program to include quality assurance monitoring and ensuring adherence to regulations and quality performance; participate in the determination of participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits; and oversee and ensure measurements, business outcomes and data in support of the volunteer/work program

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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION :

Two (2) years of professional project coordination experience in managing or coordinating a volunteer program, which must include program objectives, policies, and providing training; oversight of a program to include quality assurance monitoring and ensuring adherence to regulations and quality performance; participate in the determination of participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits; and oversee and ensure measurements, business outcomes and data in support of the volunteer/work programand Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, behavioral sciences, education, human resources, religious studies, or in a closely related field. (College/university transcripts noting name of college/university, name of student, degree type and date conferred/awardedmust be uploaded with application in order to receive credit.)

*Professional experience involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is: uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field and continuously studied to explore, extend and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials equipment, applications, and methods.

**Project coordination includes the development, implementation, coordination, and supervision of program goals, objectives, and activities. Coordinators work with program stakeholders, and procedures to ensure the implementation and success of programs.

Substitutions: Work experience in the occupational field or specialized subject area of the work assigned to the job as listed above, which provided the same kind, amount, and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor's degree.

A master's or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study related to the work assignment may be substituted for the bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience.

Additional appropriate education in the areas described above will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Required Competencies:

+ Excellent organizational skills and abilities in problem-solving;

+ Self-directed and motivated work ethic;

+ Exceptional oral and written communication;

+ Ability to gather, research and interpret data;

+ Ability to provide excellent customer service;

+ Significant interpersonal and customer service skills;

+ Ability to read and comprehend the English language;

+ Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;

+ Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

Preferred Qualifications: (C andidates may receive higher ratings for possessing experience in the following preferred qualification criteria).

+ Experience interpreting complex rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines;

+ Ability to systematically compile, compute, analyze and interpret data for assessment, evaluation, and reporting purposes;

+ Ability to collaborate and work with internal and external stakeholders as part of a team, participate in group objectives, and ensure those objectives are effectively met in a timely manner;

+ Experience and skill providing oral presentations, training and lectures;

+ Strong mediation and conflict resolution skills and experience, including ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build a consensus;

+ Experience working with confidential and sensitive information;

+ Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint:

+ Relevant years of state service working an correctional environment.

Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Assessment Process : Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including language models, to create, write, or alter any portion of responses throughout any step of the assessment process may result in the disqualification of an applicant.

Be sure the “Work Experience” section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job , Minimum Qualifications , Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the “Work Experience” section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.

Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.

If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.

If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records

Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC’s consideration of application for employment.

+ Must be 21 years of age

+ Possess a valid driver’s license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards (https://osc.colorado.gov/sites/osc/files/documents/Universal%20Policy%20Driving%20Standards.pdf) . Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. A ll State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.

+ Possess a high school diploma or GED

+ Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.

+ Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDOC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

+ Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension , relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics

+ Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics

+ Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist

+ Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down

+ Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows

+ Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows

+ Swing a baton in a striking technique

+ Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;

+ Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions

+ Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment

+ Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security

+ Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury

+ Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently

+ Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations

+ Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner

+ Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders

+ Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments

+ Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings

+ Willing and able to travel

+ Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule

+ TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant’s background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.

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 ( [email protected] ), 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 to spb.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.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

After submitting an application, you should receive an email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.

Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept. of Corrections employee or from this email address: [email protected]. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Kayla Bartlett at [email protected].

SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The Colorado Department of Corrections 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 Employee Relations Specialist, Kristen Lange , at [email protected] or call 719-728-0270 .

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.

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

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I acknowledge that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that I am applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.

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If you are using college course work to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, it is required that a copy of your official (or unofficial) transcript(s) noting degree type and date conferred/awarded be attached/uploaded to this application at the time of submission. Have you attached/uploaded your transcripts?

+ Yes, I have uploaded my transcripts.

+ No, I am not using coursework to meet the minimum qualifications.

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Describe in detail your six (6) years of *professional project coordination experience in managing or coordinating a volunteer program, which must include program objectives, policies, and providing training; oversight of a program to include quality assurance monitoring and ensuring adherence to regulations and quality performance; participate in the determination of participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits; and oversee and ensure measurements, business outcomes and data in support of the volunteer/work program. (Note: this is not a substitution for completing the work history section of your application.)

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Describe in detail any complex inquiry/complaint that you resolved. Your response should include details of the inquiry, the basis of your involvement, what specific research was utilized and why, and the final outcome. Highest credit will be awarded to experience that demonstrates the ability to work independently and utilize appropriate resources to resolve complex or sensitive issues.

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+ I so acknowledge.

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--I understand that this, my completed Application, the attached Supplemental Questions, and my responses are confidential and that I have neither consulted with others nor received assistance in the preparation, writing, or editing of my responses and the information contained herein is in my own words and was prepared and completed solely by me and only me.

--All the information I have provided herein is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and is made in good faith.

--I have not communicated the confidential information of this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions in any way to other candidates or potential candidates.

--I understand that if the confidential information in this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions and/or my responses, are found to have been falsified, plagiarized, or shared in any way, I may be disqualified or removed from the position if appointed.

+ I agree to the terms and conditions of this Certification and Confidentiality Statement.

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