Lead Trainer - Divisions of Youth Services

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About the Division of Youth Services Office of Staff Development: 

The Office of Staff Development (OSD) exists to develop, coordinate, and implement training and staff development programs for all Division of Youth Services (DYS) employees.  This includes but is not limited to training and/or oversight in the following areas: Treatment modalities such as Aggression Replacement Training and Thinking for a Change, Mental Health Interventions, Crisis Intervention and Prevention, Cardio Pulmonary Recitation/First Aid, Prison Rape Elimination Act, Supervisory Training, Trauma Informed/Responsive, Code of Ethics, Policy/Procedure, Customer Service, Report Writing, Adolescent Development, Sex Offender training, Substance Abuse, Suicide Assessment and Prevention, Instructional Theory into Practice training the trainer, Universal Precautions, Strength-Based Approach, various EDI subjects and numerous other initiatives that the Division promotes.  The work unit is responsible for the writing and oversight of Policies that directly relate to the Division’s training program.  In addition, the work unit is responsible for the interpretation and presentation of new Policies and updates.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

We are seeking an exceptional individual to serve as a Lead Trainer (Training Specialist IV); a position that will work with various stakeholders, subject matter experts, and the training team to create and deliver innovative training solutions that align with the Division's Colorado Model.  Our ideal candidate brings the following attributes to the position: understands adult learning theory and best practices in training, is able to work well in team settings, able to lead projects to successful completion, able to consistently meet deadlines, and can use critical thinking skills to problem solve through challenges.



Specific Job Duties Include:
This position is required to provide lead work in the development, implementation, facilitation, and/or oversight of training all Division of Youth Services staff in the areas of juvenile mental health, milieu management,  sex offender services, and various therapeutic interventions. This position will write and/or oversee the development of training lesson plans based on policy, current trends, and research, to train staff on effective treatment and management intervention that promote DYS's mission. This position's duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Develop, implement, and facilitate evidence-based training programs that focus on therapeutic interventions, trauma-informed/response practices, and mental health services that help to equip staff who are working with an increasingly complex juvenile population.

• The position will use their expertise and/or best practice standards to develop and provide training that supports the educational needs of the division.

• Supervisory responsibility for two FTE positions, which include assigning work, providing necessary training, and completing performance plans and appraisals.

• Analyzes and develops learning plans to address organizational training needs to include those that help to enhance therapeutic services. 

• Provide recommendations to DYS leadership and other key stakeholders on programs, initiatives, and/or strategies that will aid in organizational efforts as we work to further align with the Colorado Model, 7 Commitments, 5 Key Strategies, and our vision and mission statement. 

• Assist the Director of Staff Development in the collection and tracking of data to inform the decision-making process when developing training strategies that align with the mission, vision, and Colorado Model goals.   

• Help to create and interpret policy/procedures that will either be used to guide or be addressed through training services.

• The position will maintain lines of communication with facilities, other organizations, client managers, and clinical and direct care workers to ensure the stakeholder's needs are being addressed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process.  Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience on the application itself.  Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.



Experience and Education:

• Seven (7) years of professional experience in counseling and/or as a client management/parole officer or a similar occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

                      ~OR~

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, human services, or a closely related field, AND three (3) years of professional experience in counseling and/or as a client management/parole officer or a similar occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

 

• Must either have or be able to certify as an ASHI FA/CPR Instructor trainer
• Must either have or be able to certify as a Protective Supports and Intervention Instructor which is the organization's crisis prevention and intervention program

 
 
Substitutions:

• Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years experience providing formal training. 
• Master's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field.
• Client Manager/Parole Officer and/or Probation work experience.
• Current, valid licensure as an LCSW or LPC from the Colorado State Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners. 

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be 21 years old or older
• Travel: Since the division has locations across the state, the position is expected to travel for training as needed.  
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License
• Must have no felony convictions and no violent history
• Must pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigations and a Federal Bureau of Investigations background check as a condition of employment. Included in the background check is a current and/or previous employer check. Your current and/or previous employers within the past 10 years at a minimum must be listed on your job application (most recent in descending order), even if the job or duties are unrelated to the position for which you are applying. Incomplete employer information (address, phone number, and supervisor) or omission of former employers may result in a disqualification of your application.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment.  Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

How to Apply

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact Isaac.Phelps@state.oc.us

About Us: 

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org 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

• BenefitHub state employee discount program

• 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. For more

information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.

Our Values:

We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.

Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.  

ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at  cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.

~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~

  
 

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