Youth and Family Services Coordinator - Administrator IV

Youth And Family Services Coordinator

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Division of Youth Services

4255 S. Knox Court, Denver, CO 8023

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About the Division of Youth Services Central Office:

The Division of Youth Services (DYS) Central Office includes all of Central Division Administration, activities and responsibilities related to the management and oversight of State-operated youth centers, regional office operations, and privately contracted residential and non-residential services for detained and committed youth. DYS administers a community-based system that includes case management, parole services and the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum (CYDC). The Regional Services unit is responsible for the oversight, guidance and direction of the Client Management, DYS Family Involvement and Juvenile Parole systems.

This position is supervised by the Regional Services Administrator and provides support within the regions and state youth centers. In addition to internal support, this position is responsible for focusing on family involvement with youth in the Division. The Youth and Family Services Coordinator will provide support to both detained and committed youth and their families while in placement and when on parole status.

This position will provide a non facility based contact for families to assist with problem solving when issues arise within the Family Advisory Council and Family Support Groups. In addition to building an alliance with families of youth in detention or committed, this position will also provide individual support for families that are struggling with understanding and/or building relationships within the juvenile justice system.

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: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./dys

Weekly Hybrid Working Arrangements

Minimum 2 days In Office and Maximum 3 days Remote Work

Position Overview

This position serves as the family engagement authority regarding services provided across the DYS continuum including program and policy development and problem solving when conflicts arise. This position is instrumental in youth and families having a voice in Division wide change initiatives and DYS policies and procedures. This position allows for the youth and families to work with a Division employee that is outside of a facility and provide support at pivotal times in the youth's detainment/commitment.

The position supports DYS staff with developing new avenues of inclusion of families and providing opportunities for professional development for staff in understanding the youth and families we serve. This position works to establish working relationships with families involved with the Division as well as collaborating with CDHS agency partners to best serve our youth and families.

Key Responsibilities

Youth Engagement & Support:

• Implement the risk, needs and responsivity approach as related to youth and family services.
• Designing/monitoring case management tools and forms.
• Provide guidance to Juvenile justice processes required for Aggravated Juvenile Offenders (AJO), Violent Offenders, and Offense Specific youth.
• Involvement with family support systems and representatives
• Motivational Interviewing
• Ongoing family engagement.
• Recruitment and connection with community providers & other state agencies involved with youth and families
• Laws and rules related to the ongoing provision of the Children's Code and DYS policies.
• Youth Rights and Responsibilities
• Policy related to family engagement, involvement, and/or visitation

DYS Representation & Family Engagement:

• This role is involved with several external committees that partner with DYS or are within CDHS. This position is versed in DYS procedures and practices in order to best articulate DYS to external partners. This position knows both the detained and commitment sides of youth facilities.
• Participation in community forums to keep the public informed of regionally based programs and services
• Provides support with families that contract with DYS to assist other families involved with DYS.
• Represents DYS on external and internal committees specific to family engagement and involvement.
• Provide DYS representation when working with external agencies and other CDHS partnering divisions
• Work within regions and youth centers with youth and families to prepare for returning to the community.
• Collaborate with the transition specialists within the youth centers to support the youth and family
• Coordinate, develop and oversee the implementation of consistent youth and family centered practices the Division's transition processes statewide.
• Collaborate with the family representatives involved with the Family Advisory Council and Family Support Groups.
• Support families in understanding the Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) process and support within the meetings.
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