Family Advisor

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on: 03/10/26 Division: Children Youth Family & Adult Protection Division Management Level: Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40 Benefit Eligibility: This position is non‑benefit eligible and must work no more than 130 hours per calendar month.
Description:

Jeffco Division of Children, Youth, Families, and Adult Protection (CYFAP) is a consensus based/collective decision‑making organization with the majority of decisions and plans related to enhancements of our practice and work culture being made in committees. Just as we want to hear the voices of all CYFAP staff through their participation in committees, we want to hear the voices of individuals with lived experience as we make practice and policy decisions.

Individuals with lived experience in child welfare as a parent, youth or both will become active and equal members of the CYFAP Steering Committee to bring their voice, experience and passion to actively help CYFAP to continue to change our child welfare system to better meet the needs and enhance outcomes of children, youth and families, and to reduce/eliminate disproportionality and disparity for how marginalized families experience child welfare in Jefferson County.

This is a temporary non‑exempt hourly position that operates within our 4‑day work week (Monday‑Thursday), working a maximum of 10 hours each month in‑person, virtually or a combination of both.

Hiring Range: $30.80 - $32.50 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Parent and Youth Advisors are responsible for the following duties:

• Actively participate in monthly CYFAP Steering meetings, including ensuring that their voice is heard around the effect on children, youth, parents, families and communities for the possible implementation of policy and practice. These meetings will be in person, virtual or a combination of both.

• Prepare for CYFAP Steering meetings by reviewing the agenda and any documents before the meeting.

• If needed, meet with CYFAP staff before the CYFAP Steering to have a better understanding of any proposed policy and practice documents to more fully engage in Steering discussions.

• If needed, meet with CYFAP staff after the CYFAP Steering to discuss any worries about the meeting and/or their experience.

• If appropriate, participate in a Workstream or Committee to participate in the development of a policy or procedure.

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum one year experience as a client involved in the child welfare system as either a parent, child/youth or both. The child welfare assessment and/or case must be successfully closed for at least one year.

Education: High school diploma or GED

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Lived experience as an involved client in the child welfare system such as a parent, child, youth or kin provider.

• Strong customer service

• Ability to articulate clearly and effectively to varying levels of customer

• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of families in the community.

If you have an active professional and/or personal relationship acting as a mentor or support for a child, youth, parent or family involved in a Jefferson County child welfare assessment or case, you may be ineligible for this position due to conflict‑of‑interest concerns. If you have this type of relationship, please explain in question #3 of the supplemental questions in the application.

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.

• A valid Colorado driver’s license or Colorado  required within 30‑days of hire.

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education…