NEOGOV · 9 hours ago
Youth Center Rights Coordinator (CYSO III) - Lookout Mtn Youth Services Center
Golden, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$67K/yr - $93K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado's Department of Human Services, focused on improving public safety and youth development. The Youth Center Rights Coordinator ensures that youth rights are upheld, manages grievances related to discrimination, and provides training to staff regarding youth rights and compliance with policies.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Review of videos involving physical response, abuse allegations, and youth grievances (if applicable). Additional reviews as required by the Youth Center Administration
Collect, review, and respond to youth grievances in accordance with DYS Policy 13.2 Grievance Procedures. Responsible for logging grievances on the tracking form and submitting monthly data to Administration. This form will be submitted to the Youth Center Administration by the 3rd of each month for the previous month's data tracking
Oversee and deliver Youth Center training related to PREA, Youth Rights, and other training relevant to youth rights
Collaborate with the Youth Center PREA Compliance Manager to gather information and data for internal investigations
Serve as the Youth Center Volunteer Coordinator, ensuring compliance with DYS Policy 20.2 Volunteers
Facilitate monthly student council meetings, record meeting notes, and report outcomes to Youth Center Administration
Facilitate youth and staff restorative processes following investigations or allegations, following DYS Policy 3.14 Personnel Actions Related to Child Abuse
Participate in all CRT (Critical Response Team) activities for LGBTQIA2S+ youth, ensuring compliance with DYS Policy 13.9
Assists Youth Center Administration with data collection for CPO requests
Ensures compliance with Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Policy 2.14 HIPAA Privacy, 2.19 Sensitive and Confidential Information, 2.27 Internal Investigations, and ensures absolute confidentiality in all matters
Ensures all basic rights and needs of youth are satisfied and that dignity and respect are demonstrated for all youth regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual preference
Reviews Minor Rule Violations and approves proper interventions
Ensures youth complete assigned interventions
Ensures Minor and Major Rule Violations coincide with prevailing DYS Policy
Conducts Major Rule Violation Hearings and provides constructive feedback to staff writing incident reports
Upholds due process requirements and implementation of Restorative Community Justice (RCJ) and interventions for all youth
Responds to and resolves youth grievances
Serves as the primary youth grievance officer to ensure rights, practices and policies are upheld by the staff. Communicate any concerns to the Director and/or designee
Responsible for oversight and maintaining youth center programming and ensuring compliance with Youth Rights applicable laws. Ensures all program activities are completed and documented
Leads and role models consistent implementation of trauma-responsive tools and interventions, the DYS Strategic Plan, and the DYS Treatment Model. Actively and with positive engagement implements and follows Youth Center programming. Models, supervises, teaches, trains, coaches, and enforces proper implementation of the Youth Center’s behavior management program in a positive and professional manner
Leads and trains staff in how to facilitate daily Problem-Solving Groups, Sanctuary Psycho-educational Groups, and other skills-based/educational groups. Provides on-the-floor, in-the-moment coaching of staff in Safe Correctional Practices, Trauma Informed Care, and how to establish and build 1:1 rapport
Monitor the safety and security of volunteer/contractor activities and vocational programming
Ensure positive relationships with teachers and administrators and support educational initiatives or practices
Oversees accurate documentation of all daily Youth Center operations, to include assisting in reviewing, writing, training, and implementation of DYS Policies and QAYS Youth Center Standards
Ensures completion of documentation for the Youth Center and youth searches
Ensures completion of documentation for all unit activities and relevant information on applicable log(s)
Ensures proper documentation of Suicide Precaution Monitoring (SPM), Individual and Group Growth and Change Plans, NDR status, Seclusion, and Medical Watch, as per DYS Policy
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Two (2) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position
Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence
Full Background check including CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification, Drug Screen, PREA check, Trails check, CAPS check
This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment
Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or a non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border
Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date
Shift Work - subject to assigned Shift
Travel - Transportation of youth in state vehicles travel to assigned training and/or alternate work sites
Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO), and mandatory annual training in all subject areas
The Diana Screen®, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens
Preferred
College education in a behavioral health and or juvenile justice-related field
Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained youth within a secure residential facility and/or a behavioral health setting
Education/experience working with adolescents who have trauma
Experience working with youth in positive leadership roles, such as mentoring and coaching
Experience utilizing verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques
Relevant years of state service experience
Benefits
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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