Correctional Youth Security Supervisor III

About the Division of Youth Services

The Division of Youth Services (DYS) is the agency statutorily mandated to provide care and supervision for youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. Operating fifteen secure facilities across the state, DYS serves youth between the ages of 10 and 21 who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. The Division provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services, including juvenile detention, commitment, parole, and the management of the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum for youth at risk of further progression into the juvenile justice system.

DYS is dedicated to integrating goals of trauma responsiveness and the Sanctuary Model into all aspects of youth care. The Division also contracts with numerous private residential and non-residential service providers throughout Colorado to support youth, families, and local communities.

About the Role

This position serves as a first-line formal supervisory role within the Division of Youth Services, specifically at the Campus at Mount View. The primary mission of this role is to oversee and provide direct supervision for Youth Services Specialists, ensuring the safe, secure, and trauma-responsive care of youth in a locked setting.

As a member of the Youth Center Leadership Team, you will be responsible for integrating the Division's Strategic Plan and programmatic initiatives into daily operations. Your day-to-day involves managing staff scheduling, juvenile movement, admissions and releases, and overseeing all aspects of daily programming, recreation, meals, and medical referrals. You will act as a mentor and coach, utilizing the Reflective Supervision model to guide staff in their daily tasks, crisis intervention, and behavior management.

You will also serve as the first public contact for the agency when necessary and act as the Facility Supervisor in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director. This role requires modeling the Sanctuary 7 Commitments and ensuring that all staff adhere to DYS policies, QAYS compliance standards, and federal safety protocols, including PREA and Restorative Community Justice principles.

Hiring Process and Application Instructions

This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Applicants are required to read the entire job announcement and follow all instructions prior to submitting an application. If you are a current employee, you must update the work experience section of your application to receive credit for your current State experience.

To stay informed about recruiting events, you may opt in to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events by texting CDHSCareers.

For more information about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities, please visit the DYS website at https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys.

Equal Opportunity and Culture

DYS is committed to fostering a healthy, positive, and respectful cultural climate throughout the facility. We adhere to the CDHS Code of Conduct and the Sanctuary 7 Commitments, ensuring that dignity and respect are demonstrated for all youth regardless of ethnicity, gender, religious, or sexual preference. As a supervisor, you will be expected to contribute to this environment by communicating professionally with internal and external customers, residents, and co-workers.