Salary : $1,903.20 Biweekly
Location : Lakewood, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IKA 05157 05/18/2026
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OCYF - Mount View Youth Services Center
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: 6/4/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 7862 W Mansfield Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80235, USA
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: isaac.phelps@state.co.us
Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department InformationThis position is open only to Colorado state residents.Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!About the Division of Youth Services:The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention, commitment and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates 15 secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. The Division also contracts with numerous private residential and non-residential service providers throughout the State. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Senate Bill 91-94; a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State.
Division of Youth Services Mission: It is the mission of the Division of Youth Services to protect, restore and improve public safety through a continuum of services and programs that: Effectively supervise juvenile offenders, promote offender accountability to victims and communities, and build skills and competencies of youth to become responsible citizens. The Division also adheres to the concepts embodied in the Five Core Values and the Five Key Strategies, which are shown below. We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: s
Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!CDHSCareersDescription of JobOverall Function of the Work Unit This work unit exists to provide academic, vocational, and other education-related services to youth in institutional facilities, to provide professional consultation to community programs which serve DYS youth, and to establish and maintain collaboration with other state and community agencies that provide or monitor education services to include transitions and other services.
Job Duties:Classroom Monitoring, Scheduling and Results Monitoring Use the lesson plans, computer programs, and other sources to assist in the classroom with the teacher present and/or as a proctor of the computer based program used for the content. Provide work to youth and collect work while maintaining structure and behavioral supports; assure youth are completing online work and monitor progress digitally while communicating that progress. Maintain a secure classroom environment and a secure test environment. Support the MAP test, state mandated tests, and GED tests for identified students and with a communicated schedule. Tutor students on specific classes. Create and maintain a testing schedule that is communicated to all parties as well as a classroom support schedule. Track and monitor tests, testing information, results. Download reports from tests and various databases to include in assessment reports, for MDT and IEP meetings, and as requested by school principal. Enter testing data into spreadsheets, forms, and tolls to be used by multiple stakeholders in a timely manner. Work with teachers and staff to create a safe testing environment, assist with giving tests orally as needed, follow up on next educational data collection required. Share collected data in required meetings and with necessary information in a timely way. This position includes primarily classroom monitoring responsibilities.
Classroom Support and Building Culture Support; Assisting the classroom with academic and behavioral supports as assigned; support the MTSS process and data collection, and overall support for teachers and students in gathering appropriate data. Provide classroom monitoring when the classroom the teacher is away for brief periods of time or needed for a meeting. Provide specific tutoring. Assure safety and security issues are understood and addressed.
Other Duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights*** PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT AND FOLLOW ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. YOU MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION TO BE GIVEN CREDIT FOR IT. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS ON TIMELINES TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION - ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED AND ALL TRANSCRIPTS MUST HAVE SCHOOL NAME, YOUR NAME, AND ALL PAGES- THIS IS THE FIRST EVALUATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS***MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Educational Requirements:- Associate's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.
Substitution: - Two years of study at an accredited institution (equivalent to 48 semester hours) will substitute for the degree requirement.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics through a formal state or local academic assessment (e.g., ACT WorkKeys) will substitute for the degree requirement, but a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required if using this substitution. (If using a state or local assessment to meet minimum requirements, official score sheet must be attached to application)
Preferred Qualifications:- Relevant years of State service experience
- Experience working with youth
Conditions of Employment:- Must be 21 years old or older.
- Full background check and reference check required
- This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
- Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Check
- Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License
- Travel - Transportation of youth in state vehicles, travel to assigned trainings 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 to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether a candidate is selected.
- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
- Disclose that information on the application.
- Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.
- Provide your employee number from your 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
CDHS Selection Process Explanation:- Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements
Minimum Qualification Screening Process - A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."
- You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review - After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.
Your Work Experience/Job Duties- Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.
- If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.
Supplemental Questions - Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).
Appeal RightsYou may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.
- You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.
- You can find the official appeal form here.
- You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:
- By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or
- Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, 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.
Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:- At (303) 866-3300, or
- Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.
Supplemental InformationHow to ApplyNeed help with your application? Click here.The Assessment ProcessFor additional recruiting questions, please contact isaac.phelps@state.co.us. About Us & BenefitsIf your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join 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. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. 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 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
- State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
- 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.
Our Values- We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
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