Description The 12th Judicial District Colorado Youth Detention Continuum (CYDC) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to take on the CYDC Coordinator role to start by 12/1/2026, or soon after. As a CYDC Coordinator, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks revolving around supporting Pre-Trial youth. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the success of youth in the community and the juvenile justice system. In this position, you will have opportunities to collaborate, consult and problem solve with essential stake holders and representatives across the Juvenile Justice System spectrum, including Colorado Division of Youth Services (DYS), Colorado Youth Detention Continuum (CYDC), Collaborative Management Program (CMP) and many others to aid in connecting youth and their families to resources and services. As a CYDC Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring youth have as many opportunities in your district as possible to succeed. You will be responsible for reporting data and creating presentations that effectively communicate the successes and challenges of the program to the state, as well as developing program resources and providing feedback to the Juvenile Services Planning Committee (JSPC) in your district. SMG and by extension CYDC encourages autonomy for employees to drive innovation by identifying and implementing new strategies, technologies, and best practices to improve overall program effectiveness, consistency and accuracy. If you are a detail-oriented and results-driven individual, passionate about making a difference in the community, we would love to hear from you. Salary Description
- $26.45 - $28.85/hour Part Time (24 hours per week)
Job Description
SUPERVISION: Works under the supervision of the 12th JD Juvenile Services Planning Committee (JSPC) and the supervision of the Fiscal Agent as directed by the JSPC. The Coordinator pursuant to the RFP is an employee of the Fiscal Agent, but may not be terminated from employment without the consent of the JSPC. RESPONSIBILITIES: In general, the Coordinator is responsible for implementing and monitoring the District’s annual Juvenile Services Plan as set forth below: A. Juvenile Services Planning and Fiscal Coordination
- Assist the fiscal agent in developing, administering, and monitoring the annual Juvenile Services Plan for the Judicial District at the direction of the JSPC.
- Assist the JSPC and fiscal agent in implementing the approved Juvenile Services Plan.
- Monitor the annual budget for authorized CYDC services and communicate budgetary concerns, projected shortfalls, or other fiscal issues to the SMG Coordinator and JSPC as appropriate.
- Review expenditures and program activity to help ensure that CYDC funds are used consistently with the approved plan, applicable funding requirements, and JSPC priorities.
- Provide information and recommendations to SMG regarding budget adjustments, service needs, and other fiscal or programmatic matters.
B. CYDC Staff Leadership and Supervision
- Supervise and evaluate CYDC staff in accordance with SMG policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular unit/staff meetings with CYDC staff.
- Provide ongoing mentoring, leadership, coaching, and professional guidance to CYDC staff.
- Review the work of CYDC staff and make recommendations to the SMG Coordinator regarding staff performance, training needs, workload, or other personnel matters, as necessary.
- Monitor staff caseloads and case progress and conduct case audits or reviews as appropriate.
- Provide coaching and guidance to staff regarding case management, service coordination, documentation, court involvement, and other CYDC responsibilities.
- Communicate significant staffing, performance, or operational concerns to the SMG Coordinator in a timely manner.
C. Detention Bed Management
- Monitor the Judicial District's use of detention beds and work with CYDC staff and appropriate partners to ensure that the state-mandated detention bed cap is not exceeded.
- Monitor detention utilization and communicate anticipated capacity concerns to SMG and appropriate judicial district partners.
- Assist in identifying appropriate alternatives and resources when detention capacity or other placement concerns arise.
D. Provider and Service Coordination
- Evaluate and assess CYDC service providers and provide recommendations to SMG and/or the JSPC regarding provider performance, service quality, service availability, and identified service gaps.
- Develop and identify resources, services, and programs that address the needs of juveniles within the Judicial District.
- Work collaboratively with local agencies, community organizations, service providers, schools, courts, law enforcement, human services agencies, and other partners to coordinate services for juveniles.
- Identify service gaps and make recommendations to the JSPC and SMG regarding potential resources, programs, or other solutions.
E. Meetings, Committees, and Community Engagement
- Attend regional CYDC meetings and Coordinator meetings as requested.
- Participate in HB 1451 committees, workgroups, and other local or state committees when appropriate and when participation benefits juveniles and the CYDC program.
- Participate in JSPC meetings and other Judicial District meetings as requested or necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
- Maintain effective working relationships with the JSPC, SMG, judicial district partners, providers, and other community stakeholders.
F. Court and Case-Related Responsibilities
- Coordinate all court hearings within statutory timeframes.
- Attend court hearings as necessary to provide coverage for CYDC staff, support program operations, and provide coaching or professional development opportunities for staff.
- Assist CYDC staff with case-related issues and provide guidance regarding appropriate service coordination and case management.
- Perform case reviews, audits, or other quality-assurance activities as requested by SMG or the JSPC.
Requirements
21 years of age Home/Personal phone Good driving record No criminal record Bachelor’s degree with preference to juvenile/criminal justice, law or social work background