Program Release Manager Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

NOTE: This position is time limited with an end date of 06/30/2027. This position is grant funded by the state and extension of this role is up for renewal each fiscal year.

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise.Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offerscompetitive paycommensurate with education and experience.New hiresare typically brought into the organizationbetween$27.89 - $30.00 also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include butarenot limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Dayand 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location& Schedule

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model.Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

This position requires working one weekend shift each month and at least one holiday per year.

Who We Are &What You'll Do

At the Office of Social Equity and Innovation (OSEI), we are dedicated to the vision of a city where race and other social identities no longer predict life outcomes and where all have equitable opportunities to thrive. Driven by a commitment to anti-racist principles, we strive to create a more equitable Denver through the shaping of policies, practices, and budget priorities that create targeted solutions for historically marginalized communities. Our work revolves around advocating for systemic changes, inclusive policy strategies through transformative training, research, and impactful initiatives to promote racial and social equity for the City and County of Denver.

The Office of Social Equity and Innovation, within the office of Neighborhood Safety division is seeking a dedicated Juvenile Pretrial Release Case Manager II to join our team and provide essential support to juveniles on the Pretrial Release Program. In this role, you'll play a vital part in helping young people navigate challenges and succeed in their communities. In addition, the ideal candidate will provide essential intake screening services for juveniles in the City and County of Denver as well as playing a crucial role in assessing and evaluating youth who are detained.

This position is part of the Second Judicial District Youth Detention Continuum Program, formerly called the Senate Bill 94 Program.The Youth Detention Continuum is a statewide collaborative effort which focuses on the appropriate placement of youth in the detention continuum. The program's philosophy is based on the belief that not all youth require secure detention. The foundation of the program is the partnership between state agencies and local organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Comprehensive Assessments: Gather detailed social histories, analyze data, and develop tailored action plans to address the unique needs of each juvenile.
• Provide Direct Support: Offer guidance, counseling, and referrals to community resources to support youth's progress and well-being.
• Collaborate with Professionals: Work closely with attorneys, judges, and other agencies to ensure effective case management.
• Respond to youth behaviors and compliance on supervision and focusing oncommunity safety. This also includes holding youth accountable for their behavior to effectively support positive behavior change.
• Monitor and Evaluate: Conduct regular check-ins with youth, families, and service providers to assess progress and make necessary adjustments.
• Compliance with Court orders: Ensure all clients on caseload are compliant with the orders of the court and respond appropriately with consequences and incentives. Provide information and recommendations to the court.
• Maintain Documentation: Keep accurate records of case notes, data, and reports daily or as required.
• Attend court hearings and advocate for the best interests of juveniles regarding compliance and non-compliance.
• Case Management: Develop and implement case plans, conduct assessments, and provide structured supervision to pre-adjudicated juveniles.
• Community Outreach: Collaborate with families, schools, and other professionals to evaluate youth's progress and address their needs.
• Adheres to all protocols set forth in the Case Management Protocol Handbook.
• Intake Screening: conduct screening tool and other assessments as needed to determine detention or home release on youth arrested on a rotational weekly basis, as well as one weekend shift a month and at least one holiday per year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Familiarity with commonly used databases (for example: (TRAILS, SAVIO Management), and risk/need and treatment assessment tools (for example: CJRA, ARNA, CYDSI, CRAFFT, HRV).
• Understanding of effective interventions and evidence-based practices for working with youth.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detailed orientated and working knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to problem solve in stressful situations.
• Skilled in de-escalation and trauma informed.
• Ability to make difficult recommendations in the best interest of the client as well as the safety of the community in difficult situations.
• Ability to multi-task in stressful situations.
• Prior experience working with/engaging/mentoring high-risk youth
• Prior work experience with law enforcement
• Can work independently but also works well in a team environment, and willing to help out where and when needed.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

RequiredMinimum Qualifications

• Education requirement:Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Experience Requirement:One (1) year of experience in interviewing, investigating, case management, and/or counseling in areas such as pretrial, probation, community corrections, prison, alcohol/drug abuse, domestic violence, or a related area.
• Education/ExperienceEquivalency:One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of posthigh school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• Licensure: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open untilAugust 11th, 2026.Pleasesubmit your application as soon as possible and no later thanAugust 11that 11:59 PM.

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The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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