Juvenile Parole Board; JPB) Administrator

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Hybrid with two days per week in the office.

Schedule:

8-5, with some weekend or evening work for occasional (rare) events.

Please note:

These working arrangements are subject to change.

The Juvenile Parole Board (JPB) is a Type-1 transfer agency with independent statutory authority to conduct parole hearings for all youth committed by the Judicial branch to the custody of the Department of Human Services (CDHS), Division of Youth Services (DYS) system. The JPB members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The JPB consists of 5 citizen-at-large members and 4 state department members from the Department of Education, Department of Human Services, Department of Labor and Employment, and the Department of Public Safety.

The work unit consists of a statutorily mandated Administrator professional appointed by the Executive Director of CDHS and support staff pursuant to §19‑2.5‑1201 (6) C.R.S. that provide high-level technical and professional support to interpret circumstances in a variety of situations to the JPB members; to track, review, and conduct juvenile parole hearings; and to coordinate with client managers/parole officers and Administration in DYS.

Position serves as the statutorily mandated Administrator to the Juvenile Parole Board (JPB) pursuant to § 19‑2.5‑1201 (6) C.R.S. This position is responsible for analytical decisions for administrative oversight of operational aspects of the JPB, serving as a liaison between board members, the DYS, and the CDHS.

The position provides leadership for the JPB, interprets and implements policies and procedures, provides program oversight and management, works with the JPB statutory board to develop and implement policy decisions and statewide parole hearing processes, delivers program structure and guidance, and works collaboratively with the DYS leadership and client managers/parole officers.

In addition, this position promotes and leads the procedural functions of the JPB to include ensuring that the work of this unit is completed in a timely and accurate manner, providing coaching and mentoring to staff and board members, and empowering a workforce that embodies honesty, integrity, ethical behaviors, and cohesiveness. Assists the Chair in planning, directing, and the operations of the JPB.

Prepares briefings and advises the Chair and the Board on policy issues and new or updated legislation. Prepares operational plans and manages communications. Position provides fiscal oversight, performance management, personnel supervision, policy implementation, and process improvement.

This position serves as a work leader for the Juvenile Parole Board (JPB) and is responsible for critical decision‑making regarding the policy and the business of the board. This position is responsible for program management duties, including legislative and budget development and oversight, making recommendations to the Governor for board member appointments, board member onboarding and training; managing and providing leadership to the JPB, creating supportive policies, staff to ensure that training and technical assistance opportunities are available to community partners, board members, and staff.

Makes decisions on how to collect, analyze, and present data regarding board decisions.

Provides leadership, guidance, and recommendations to a statutory board comprised of 5 citizen members and 4 appointees from the departments of Education, Human Services, Labor and Employment, and Public Safety. Coordinates with the CDHS Boards and Commissions Liaison and the Governor’s Boards and…