Youth Services Specialist - Creek YSC - Colorado Springs

Youth Services Specialist I – Spring Creek YSC – Colorado Springs, CO

Location: Spring Creek Youth Service Center, 3190 East Las Vegas St., Colorado Springs, CO 80906.

Job Summary: A direct‑care role providing engaged supervision of youth in DYS State‑Operated Secure Facilities. Responsibilities include safety and security, youth center programming, documentation and reporting, organizational accountability, and training.

• Ensure safety, security, and supervision of adjudicated and pre‑adjudicated youth in a secure setting.
• Implement the Youth Center behavior‑management program, coach and redirect youth, and support crisis interventions.
• Document nazionale observation and record unit activities in required systems, maintaining logs and reports.
• Demonstrate healthy, respectful relationships, uphold nonviolence and other organizational values, and comply with CDHS code of conduct.
• Complete pre‑service training, ongoing training, and assist with other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Physical ability to work on feet, climb stairs, and intervene with aggressive youth.
• Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application and throughout employment.
• Completed background checks as required by CDHS.

• College education in behavioral health, juvenile justice, or related field.
• Experience working with adjudicated or detained youth in secure or behavioral health settings.
• Experience facilitating psycho educational groups or working with trauma‑informed youth.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, and conflict‑management skills.
• State service experience and knowledge of conflict‑management principles.

Shift work (evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) with potential overtime. Job requires standing, stair climbing, and physical intervention.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments that reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Submit a resume, cover letter, and required documents through the State of Colorado career portal. For questions, contact