Residential Milieu Specialist - Community Corrections

About Our Job

Working for the City and County of Denver means more than just having a job — it’s about building a meaningful career rooted in purpose, service, and community impact. With competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and ongoing opportunities for growth – you would be part of a diverse and talented team of over 11,000 individuals who are the heart of what makes Denver thrive.

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The targeting hiring range for this position is $23.33/hr-$35.00/hr we also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

• Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches %) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan

• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 12 paid holidays

• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance

• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Learning and Development Opportunities;
  Courses and Career Development Resources

• Eco Pass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

The Department of Safety, Community Corrections Division is seeking a Re-entry Milieu Specialist to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. If you are interested in a role that utilizes evidence-based behavior changes practices and gender-responsive and trauma informed approaches to the re-entry setting, we would love to hear from you!

You may be assigned to any of the following:

• The IMPACT (The Intentional Men Practicing Accountability, Compassion and Trust) Center – 10500
  
  E. Smith Road

• MOORE ( Men Overcoming Obstacles Reentry) Center – 570 W 44th Ave

• Project:
  Elevate – 4280 Kearney Street

The IMPACT Center (Intentional Men Practicing Accountability, Compassion, and Trust) represents a new vision for community corrections and reentry in Denver. Serving up to 48 residential participants along with a non-residential population, the IMPACT Center provides an evidence-based, trauma-informed alternative to incarceration. It supports men who face challenges succeeding under probation supervision, as well as those transitioning safely from prison back into the community.

The MOORE Center (Men Overcoming Obstacles Reentry Center) is a collaborative initiative between the City and County of Denver and the Second Chance Center. This innovative, research-based program is both gender-responsive and trauma-informed, designed to support justice-involved men as they successfully reintegrate into the community. The MOORE Center provides a structured, supportive environment for men who are either directly sentenced to community corrections by the courts or are transitioning from the Colorado Department of Corrections.

The program empowers participants to overcome barriers and thrive as they return to their home communities in Denver.

Project:
Elevate is a unique reentry experience for women returning to the Denver community after incarceration in the Department of Corrections and for women directly sentenced to the program. Project:
Elevate recognizes that women enter the criminal justice system differently than men. They often have prior or current experiences of abuse, mental illness, substance use, economic and social marginality, homelessness, and complex relationships. Project:
Elevate provides a reentry experience that is anchored in gender responsive, trauma informed, holistic, and safe practices.

Interested applicants must be available to work both traditional and non-traditional shifts to support a 24/7/365 operation. Shift availability includes:

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Swing Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

• Overnight Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Job responsibilities include
:

• Conduct routine headcounts and facility walk-throughs to ensure accountability and safety

• Perform thorough searches of participants, their property, and facility spaces in accordance with policy

• Monitor the physical, psychological, and emotional well-being of participants and share observations with supervisors and care management teams

• Supervise participant…