Salary: $73,656.00 AnnuallyLocation : Grand Junction, COJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: IKA 07035 9/17/2024Department: Colorado Department of Human ServicesDivision: OCYF - Grand Mesa Youth Services CenterOpening Date: 09/20/2024Closing Date: 10/4/2024 11:59 PM MountainFLSA: Determined by PositionPrimary Physical Work Address: Grand Mesa Youth Services Center360 28 RdGrand Junction, CO 81501FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Department Contact Information: ...@state.co.usSalary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.Type of Announcement: The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at 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.Department InformationThe primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete. If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date, at their own expense.Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies (Including both part and full time positions).Division of Youth Services - Grand Mesa Youth Services CenterOpt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!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: My WhyDescription of Job
Summary of the position:The College and Career Specialist / School to Work Alliance Program or SWAP assists young adults in making the transition from school to employment, provides successful employment outcomes, increases community linkages, and new patterns of service for young adults within all categories of disabilities. The program's goals include: Building on current transition planning efforts; Creating a career pathway through pre-employment transition services; Filling the case management gap for the targeted population; and Supporting collaboration between DVR and the Division of Youth Services (DYS).SWAP is intended to provide employment-related assistance to students with disabilities including physical, emotional, or learning disabilities. SWAP provides opportunities for young adults with disabilities to practice and improve workplace skills, consider their career interests, and obtain real-world work experience that will lead to competitive, integrated employment in today's high-demand industries.Purpose of the position:The purpose of the College and Career Specialist / School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) is to assist young adults in making the transition from school to employment and/or postsecondary opportunities. This role will provide successful employment or post-secondary outcomes, increase community linkages, and new patterns of service for young adults within all categories of disabilities as well as their general education peers.This position provides case management and direct services to young adults with disabilities who are potentially eligible, applicants of or are eligible to receive DVR services (meeting disability documentation requirements and able to benefit from the program) as well as young adults without disabilities; provides support in developing vocational awareness, career exploration, and experiencing career and employment opportunities to become competitively employed and to achieve successful employment outcomes in an integrated setting.The School To Work Alliance program portion of this position will support these pre-employment and postsecondary transition services and reporting components, serve as a liaison between DVR and the DYS, and provide whole and small group instruction. This position is designed to enhance transition but does not supplant those existing requirements of DYS, DVR, and Special Education.Summarized Duties:
- Eligibility, Plan Development, & Programmatic Documentation for DVR Eligible Youth: Complete all necessary documentation within timelines identified through the DVR process and/or SWAP Contract appropriately with appropriate information. Acts as a liaison to assist in the understanding of DVR processes as well as decisions that affect them. Assist in completing and gathering further information necessary for DVR eligibility determination and service provision including referral for pre-employment transition services. Complete all necessary documentation identified through the contract. Identify youth in transition and maintain accurate records for internal and external stakeholders regarding the DVR components of the role.
- Planning and Data Collection for college and career outcome: Provide detailed information- via multiple modalities-to youth, education programs, client managers, student families, and other stakeholders as requested regarding college and career opportunities regionally and statewide while concurrently documenting resources. Design and implement lessons for whole group, small group, and individual youth related to career and/or college/school options; this will include potential weeks-long implementation within the classrooms and cooperative planning. Assure tracking mechanism for youth served and topics addressed. Investigate and document information for scholarships, entrance requirements for colleges or trade schools, and other opportunities while monitoring and helping with processes to access these resources. Provide tracking and information for ICAP implementation while meeting QAYS standards related to ICAP. Gather required data as determined by the DYS education office and overall programming to include applications for various things and community resources identified.
- Providing services/Service Provision: Providing direct service to DVR-eligible individuals and potentially eligible students with disabilities in small group, one-on-one, and classroom settings. Coordinating the delivery of services as identified under an IPE and all IPE Amendments to attain positive program results. Develop and provide pre-employment transition services that support and enhance the transition continuum to potentially eligible students with disabilities. Provide case management linking students to community resources that promote their success. Acts as a liaison to assist in the understanding of DVR processes, decisions that affect them, and methods to appeal decisions if there is a disagreement
- Providing services/Service Provision: Providing direct service to DVR-eligible individuals and potentially eligible students with disabilities in small group, one-on-one, and classroom settings. Coordinating the delivery of services as identified under an IPE and all IPE Amendments to attain positive program results. Develop and provide pre-employment transition services that support and enhance the transition continuum to potentially eligible students with disabilities. Provide case management linking students to community resources that promote their success. Acts as a liaison to assist in the understanding of DVR processes, decisions that affect them, and methods to appeal decisions if there is a disagreement.
- Partnerships: Develop and participate in interagency transition practices and procedures that result in the creation of viable career pathways that lead to successful employment outcomes for students and youth with disabilities. The position involves interacting with local education staff, community system providers, community referral sources, and DVR staff to promote vocational rehabilitation services.
- Other Duties As Assigned: Perform other duties as needed for the education programming and needs of youth within the education program including substituting within the classrooms, assisting with school functions, and working with the education and facility teams.
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. Do not use see resume or see attached statements on your application. Education
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.
- Current, valid Professional Teacher license issued by the Colorado Department ofEducation
ANDExperience:
- Two (2) years of professional experience the specialty area of the work assignment.
Substitutions
- There are no substitutions for the required education or required experience.
Preferred Candidates will possess the following qualifications:
- Special Education Licensure and/or experience
- Ability to teach transition or life skills to groups of youth
- Ability to Create Sustainable Systems
- Adaptability to changing environments
- Understanding of current career market in region
- Understanding of how to incorporate and use data
- Highly organized and detailed oriented
- Ability to establish rapport with youth and stakeholders
Highly Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Colorado Academic Standards for K-12 education.
- Demonstrated knowledge in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
- Strong decision-making skills and follow through.
- Ability to positively and professionally interact with administrators, staff, parents, clients, community members and the judicial system.
- Excellent oral communication skills.
- Ability to collaboratively problem solve, ask for and use feedback, and create positive culture and climate.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be 21 years old or older.
- Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted drivers license.
- Must have no felony convictions and no violent history.
- Must pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigations and a Federal Bureau of Investigations background check as a condition of employment. Included in the background check is a current and/or previous employer check. Your current and/or previous employers within the past 10 years at a minimum must be listed on your job application (most recent in descending order), even if the job or duties are unrelated to the position for which you are applying. Incomplete employer information (address, phone number, and supervisor) or omission of former employers may result in a disqualification of your application.
- 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.
- Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.
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 (...@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.###.####) 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 ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) ###-####; 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 under Rules. Supplemental InformationLink to: How to Apply Link to: The Assessment ProcessFor additional recruiting questions, please contact ...@state.co.us. About Us: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the (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 plus 401(k) and 457 plans
- Employer supplemented
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
- state employee discount program
- 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 moreinformation, go to . 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 ColoradansBalance 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 ...@state.co.us or call 1-800-###-####.~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~Toll Free Applicant Technical SupportThe 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: 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.01 Do you have a Colorado Initial or Professional Teacher Special Services Provider license with an endorsement in School Social Work?
02 What is your background in working with children who exhibit social/emotional challenges in a school or other setting? 03 Describe an IEP goal you would write to address a student with a serious emotional disability. 04 What is your experience with 504 plans? 05 Please explain tiered systems of behavior and academic support. 06 What have you been responsible for measuring and monitoring to assure program fidelity, growth or other outcomes and how did you approach this? In what ways has data informed your decisions? 07 Have you ever been terminated or resigned in lieu of termination?
08 If you have been terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, please explain below. 09 Did you upload all your supporting documents, (i.e.) transcripts, DD-214 if applicable?
10 A condition of employment requires applicants to be 21 years of age or older. Do you meet this condition?
11 Do you possess a valid unrestricted US driver's license?
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