Communication, Surveillance, and Safety Coordinator - YSS III
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $124,881.12
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Lifecycle benefits
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is a state government agency dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Colorado residents through various programs and services focused on health, safety, and economic security. Within CDHS, the Division of Youth Services (DYS) plays a critical role by providing a continuum of care aimed at protecting public safety while supporting youth development. DYS operates secure facilities for youth who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed, and it facilitates juvenile parole services across the state. The agency is committed to creating trauma-responsive environments that promote safety, accountability, and positive growth, making it one... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- two years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position
- willingness and ability to physically intervene with assaultive youth
- physical ability to climb stairs and be on feet for entire shifts
- residency in Colorado
- ability to maintain confidentiality
- adherence to department policies
- submission of all required documentation
- completion of mandatory training
- ability to operate equipment related to surveillance and safety
- commitment to ethical standards and positive youth development
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- two years of professional experience in a related occupational field
- preferred college education in behavioral health or juvenile justice
- experience working with adjudicated or detained youth
- experience facilitating psychoeducational groups
- experience mentoring or coaching youth
- skills in verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques
- experience with state service
- strong conflict management skills
- integrity and dependability
- sound judgment and decision-making
- self-control in stressful situations
- clear and respectful communication skills
Job Duties
- Serve as a liaison with body-worn camera vendors
- establish and maintain staff user profiles for surveillance equipment
- ensure clear and accountable use of body-worn cameras
- review video footage related to incidents and investigations
- assist administration with video review for personnel concerns
- ensure compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality policies
- track and report performance data to leadership
- manage radios, stationary cameras, DVRs, and safety systems like metal detectors and perimeter lighting
- coach and mentor direct care staff on incident response and safety procedures
- complete personnel documentation and provide feedback
- train staff on incident response policies
- monitor youth safety and behavior
- respond effectively to crises using emergency protocols
- conduct safety drills and inspections
- assign staff to posts enforcing staff-youth ratios and proper equipment use
- ensure staff use verbal de-escalation and strength-based interaction approaches
- oversee mechanical restraints and seclusion use
- participate in youth safety planning and behavioral agreements
- provide direct security coverage as needed
- ensure compliance with search and inspection policies
- report discrepancies to administration
- support PREA compliance and prevention of sexual contact in the facility
- oversee critical incident reporting
- supervise accurate documentation of incidents and investigations
- collaborate with rights and PREA coordinators
- promote a positive and respectful organizational culture
- communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders
- adhere to CDHS and DYS codes, policies, and standards
- role-model and enforce staff compliance with policies
- attend mandatory and professional development training
- perform other duties as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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