What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDOC - Community Programs Specialist IV position at State of Colorado?
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This position is only open to Colorado state residents. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. This position may be eligible for Flex place / Flex Schedule Work Arrangements after the initiation period. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Under the guidance of the Transitional Services Unit CPS V, this position oversees the delivery of re-entry services located within the Division of Adult Parole throughout the state in parole offices and correctional facilities. This position supervises the statutorily mandated benefits acquisition assistance for releasing individuals who may be eligible for benefits. This position will work collaboratively with clinical services, prison Case Managers, Release Case Managers, Treatment Coordination Case Managers, other members of the Benefit Acquisition team, Community Parole Officers, and Parole Mental Health Clinicians, to identify and provide stabilization resources for high-risk, high-needs qualified transitioning offenders. Supervision of the Transitional Services unit involves the implementation of the continuity of care continuum to reduce the likelihood of offenders returning to prison, assist the offender in rehabilitation, and provide the offender with stabilization that allows him or her to function successfully in society Position serves as work lead over the Community Re-entry Program. The primary duties and responsibilities: Coaches, mentors, trains, and oversees Community Program Specialists III located in parole offices statewide;Responsible for the work product of the assigned staff including but not limited to, assigning tasks, monitoring progress and workflow, timesheet administration and oversight, checking the product quality, administration of Credit Card (CCARD) quality assurance and oversight, and establishing work standards;Assists with preparing purchase orders, assists with writing documented quotes and requests for proposals,monitoring and verifying services rendered for payment of bills for Community Program Specialist III’s and outside vocational programs(community colleges and/or vocational training programs by outside vendors), and supply purchases associated with both;Train and educate unit staff and other division staff, as needed, regarding best practices in offender re-entry;Ensuring that the Transitional Services Unit software and one-on-one re-entry services are implemented in accordance with the program design;Networks, communicates, and collaborates with the other Community Program Specialist IV work leads, Community Program Specialist V’s,Community Parole Officers, workforce centers, federal, state, and local agencies, community groups, business groups, and other organizationsand individuals to increase the employment and training opportunities available to parolees supervised by the Division;participate in Strategic Planning and its subcommittees;Some travel may be required;Other duties as assigned or required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept of Corrections employee or from this email address info@governmentjobs.com It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date, please contact David Mixer at david.mixer@state.co.us. SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.The Colorado Department of Corrections 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 Employee Relations Specialist, Ana Andersen, at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-723-3998. ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.
This position is only open to Colorado state residents. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. This position may be eligible for Flex place / Flex Schedule Work Arrangements after the initiation period. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Under the guidance of the Transitional Services Unit CPS V, this position oversees the delivery of re-entry services located within the Division of Adult Parole throughout the state in parole offices and correctional facilities. This position supervises the statutorily mandated benefits acquisition assistance for releasing individuals who may be eligible for benefits. This position will work collaboratively with clinical services, prison Case Managers, Release Case Managers, Treatment Coordination Case Managers, other members of the Benefit Acquisition team, Community Parole Officers, and Parole Mental Health Clinicians, to identify and provide stabilization resources for high-risk, high-needs qualified transitioning offenders. Supervision of the Transitional Services unit involves the implementation of the continuity of care continuum to reduce the likelihood of offenders returning to prison, assist the offender in rehabilitation, and provide the offender with stabilization that allows him or her to function successfully in society Position serves as work lead over the Community Re-entry Program. The primary duties and responsibilities: Coaches, mentors, trains, and oversees Community Program Specialists III located in parole offices statewide;Responsible for the work product of the assigned staff including but not limited to, assigning tasks, monitoring progress and workflow, timesheet administration and oversight, checking the product quality, administration of Credit Card (CCARD) quality assurance and oversight, and establishing work standards;Assists with preparing purchase orders, assists with writing documented quotes and requests for proposals,monitoring and verifying services rendered for payment of bills for Community Program Specialist III’s and outside vocational programs(community colleges and/or vocational training programs by outside vendors), and supply purchases associated with both;Train and educate unit staff and other division staff, as needed, regarding best practices in offender re-entry;Ensuring that the Transitional Services Unit software and one-on-one re-entry services are implemented in accordance with the program design;Networks, communicates, and collaborates with the other Community Program Specialist IV work leads, Community Program Specialist V’s,Community Parole Officers, workforce centers, federal, state, and local agencies, community groups, business groups, and other organizationsand individuals to increase the employment and training opportunities available to parolees supervised by the Division;participate in Strategic Planning and its subcommittees;Some travel may be required;Other duties as assigned or required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept of Corrections employee or from this email address info@governmentjobs.com It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date, please contact David Mixer at david.mixer@state.co.us. SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.The Colorado Department of Corrections 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 Employee Relations Specialist, Ana Andersen, at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-723-3998. ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.
