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Program Management II - DYS Central Administration

Salary

$95,892.00 - $153,432.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IKA 01165 12/05/2025

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OCYF - Youth Corrections

Opening Date

12/05/2025

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

4143 S. Julian Way, Denver 80236

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

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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Department Information

This position is open only to Colorado state residents

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

Physical Job location:4143 S. Julian Way, Denver 80236

About the Division of Youth Services: The mission of the Division of Youth Services (DYS) is to protect, restore and improve public safety utilizing a continuum of care that provides effective supervision, promotes accountability to victims and communities, and helps youth lead constructive lives through positive youth development. The strategic goal of DYSis to operate healthy trauma-responsive organizational environments as demonstrated through prosocial, safe, and non-violent interactions.

DYS provides a continuum of services that encompass juvenile detention, assessment, 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 15 secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of the 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 have many opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families.

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: www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys. There are numerous opportunities within DYS to positively impact youth and families and we welcome you to join our team.

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.

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Description of Job

Purpose of Position- This position exists to Manage the day-to-day operations of the CYDC program. Provide Oversight of procurement and contracts for 22 judicial districts and several internal procurements. Provide organizational support to the CYDC Advisory Board. Provide leadership and guidance to the CYDC Advisory Board to ensure the group meets it’s statutory mandates. Statutory mandates include allocation of funding, allocation of detention beds, annual recommendation regarding configuration of catchment areas, review of detention and commitment criteria. Develop policy, procedure, and program requirements for CYDC. Provide leadership to the network of CYDC Coordinators throughout the State. Develop and effectively manage the budget to expend CYDC resources. Provide direction to ensure that the CYDC program provides services that meet DYS’ goal of developing and maintain a continuum of quality, evidence-supported services. Cultivate and support relationships with other State and private agencies and personnel within the juvenile justice system to receive and maintain their support for the CYDC goals and program. Supervise the Interstate Compact for Juveniles Deputy Compact Administrator and ensure the program’s effective operations. Determine needs and develop training opportunities on best practices within the juvenile detention continuum for CYDC program staff, juvenile services planning committees and others involved with local CYDC programming. Provide expertise and consultation to local juvenile services planning committees. Coordinate annual CYDC plan reviews. Plan and implement the annual CYDC State conference. Liaison with the larger Department and other juvenile justice stakeholders to problem solve, set policy direction, and problem-solve.

Job Duties -

Leadership, oversight and management of the CYDC Advisory Board - Ensure the working group carries out statutory mandates, e.g., allocation of juvenile detention beds, CYDC funds, Marijuana Tax Revenue, shelter bed funds. Advisory Board membership – track tenure, solicit and on-board new members. Leadership and facilitation of Advisory Board subcommittees. Track annual statutory requirements for the Board, present tasks and decisions to the board in timely manner. Serve as the liaison between the Division and the Advisory Board. Ensure accurate and timely communication of issues, needs and challenges. Management of meetings – schedule and agenda quarterly Advisory Board meetings, organize and prepare the executive committee, track initiatives and plans requiring Board attention, provide quarterly CYDC Administrator updates, prepare the chair/co-chair for meetings. Plan development and reviews – develop plan format for the 22 judicial districts, work with database provider to ensure the database meets the needs of districts and the Advisory Board. Plan review meetings, ensure reviews meet Division and Department contracting guidelines. Development and execution of annual CYDC Statewide training conference.

Budget Planning and Management - Oversee the development of the allocation formula for three funding streams. Work with local coordinators on budget development.

3. Oversee expenditures on a monthly basis for the 22 judicial districts. Monitor Expenditure Analysis workbooks. Make budget adjustments, ensure funds are moved between districts in a timely manner to ensure the appropriation is fully expended. Coordinate with four regional contract managers to ensure contracts are executed timely, and option letters and amendments are developed and routed to allow sufficient time for districts to access funds. Manage CYDC operating funds to ensure adequate funding is available for CYDC activities to include but not limited to the Statewide Training Conference.

Serve as Subject Matter Expert to Internal and External Stakeholders -Serve as CYDC representative on Statewide committees and workgroups. Provide subject matter expertise on a variety of juvenile justice initiatives, issues, legislative proposals and problem-solving venues. Provide expertise to the larger Department of Human Services on detention use, CYDC policy and practice and in assessing the impact of decisions on local jurisdictions. Provide technical assistance to DYS youth center and regional staff on statutes regarding detention use, policy regarding detention use and troubleshooting unusual and emergent circumstances.

Supervision - Supervise three FTE. Provides all supervisory tasks to the supervised positions

Other Duties as Assigned -Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

* Please read the entire job announcement and follow all of the instructions prior to completing the application. You must provide documentation to be given credit for it. There will be no exceptions on timelines to provide documentation. All documentation must be uploaded- this is the first evaluation in the selection process*

Note:

Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the examination process. You should ensure that your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum and preferred qualifications, as well as the job duties and the highly desired competencies. Take the time to adequately address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Nine (9) years of professional experience in corrections, law enforcement, probation/parole, or another area of public safety.

Or

Education and Experience:

Nine (9) years of professional experience in corrections, law enforcement, probation/parole, or another area of public safety, or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to manage operations within a secure trauma responsive environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience in managing complex budgets with multiple contractors,

+ Experience in working with stakeholders who hold diverse views of juvenile justice, Experience in public speaking,

+ Experience in planning and facilitating meetings,

+ Experience in overseeing procurement processes, contracts, and contract monitoring,

+ Experience in legislative policy and fiscal impact analysis

+ Experience in evaluating and analyzing data

Conditions of Employment:

+ Standard Background. CBI name check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference checks, Professional

License verification (licensure requirements), and drug screen (commercial Driver’s license)

+ Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License

+ Travel – On occasion, travel to meetings, plan reviews, conference

+ The Diana Screen®, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether I am selected.

+ Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information 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 ([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 acknowledgment 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

How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact [email protected].

About Us:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado 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 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

+ 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 [email protected] 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. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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Do you possess a current, valid, unrestricted CO. Driver's License?

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If you are a Veteran and you are requesting Veteran's Preference you must upload your DD-214 or VA letter to your application.

+ I am not a Veteran

+ I have uploaded my Veteran Preference documents (DD214 or VA letter)

+ I am a Veteran, but not requesting Veteran's preference

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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.

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A condition of employment requires applicants to be 21 years of age or older. Do you meet this condition?

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The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.

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+ I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)

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Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application.

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If you are a former or current state employee, please identify what state agency you work(ed) with and how many years of relevant state service you have related to the position you are applying for. (Ensure this is listed on your application under work experience)

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Describe your professional experience in the juvenile justice system, including supervisory and administrative experience in serving adjudicated and/or detained youth.

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Describe your experience planning, developing, and implementing budgets, policies, legislation, and agency objectives necessary to achieve goals of a juvenile justice organizational unit or program.

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Describe your experience in analyzing and interpreting data

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