Colorado Youth Detention Continuum; CYDC) Case Manager Job Grand Junction area,Colorado USA,Social Work

Posting Details

Posted on October 29, 2026
Showing 1 location Grand Junction, CO 81501, USA
On-site
High Risk Case Manager
Full-Time
Requisition #: COLOR
004103

Description

Hilltop's mission is to createconnectionto build a community where everyone belongs. We value Relationship, Integrity, Courage, Inclusivity, Growth, and Fun.

Who We Are: AtHilltop Community Resources, we are more than a multi-faceted non-profit organization that serves our community.

We’rea large and vibrant collection of creative and driven individuals that each play a unique and important part in what we do every day.

Headquartered in beautiful Western Colorado, Hilltop is invested in the betterment of where we live, work and play.

For 75 years, Hilltop has provided resources and support for a wide range of people of all ages, stages andwalks of life. Our approach is rooted in our values that we weave into everything we do.

We care about people and prioritize a healthy and happy workplace culture.

The Part You’llPlay: Working at Hilltop is a fantastic opportunity with lots of chances for growth, connection and team building.

Hilltop values the employee experience and promotes a culture of purpose and belonging for every employee. We believe work can be fulfilling and fun.

This role is no exception.

An overview of this position entails: t his position is responsible for implementing the pre-plea process for youth who are before the District Court with the goal of reducing the Average Daily Population (ADP) for youth in detention, by providing intensive case management for all juveniles screened, completing court reports, assessments, screening and bed management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Complete required assessments to include but not limited to;
The Colorado Youth Detention Screening Instrument (CYDSI) Arizona Risk-Needs Assessment (ARNA), Pre-screen Colorado Juvenile Risk Assessment (Pre-Screen CJRA) on all juveniles screened and enter data into TRAILS and SAVIO as required by statute.

Prepare and submit required reports to include; detention hearing reports according to requirements of the Colorado Revised Statutes Children’s Code (19-1-107), pre-trial assessment forms as required by the courts, weekly updates on all youth in detention beds, assessments to the courts at advisement of charges hearings and Emergency Release plans. Complete required documentation and actively participate in the Individual Services & Supports Team (ISST) and Family Engagement Meetings (FEM), or any other team meeting for placement and services review.

Additionally, this position may be required to provide live updates or recommendations in court and other inter-agency meetings.

Provide intensive case management and tracking services: attend court hearings, linking families with community services, document all client contacts, facilitates or attends meetings related to court, school, employment, Department of Human Services, Probation, or other appointments, administers drug screenings, and ensuring youth are complying with established curfews, etc.

Consult and inform parents of their child’s status in the judicial system and facilitate their involvement and navigation within the judicial process.

Maintain professional working relationships with community agencies, work collaboratively to support the best interest of the child, and demonstrate knowledge of interagency collaboration, mandates & procedures.

Professional conduct, dress and language during all interaction(s) with any agency or persons involved with the juvenile.

Maintain and protect client confidentiality.

Manage caseload to produce professional work, meet deadlines, and provide effective case management.

Provide on-call screening for law enforcement agencies; including…