CDOC - Parole Case Manager Colorado Springs
CDOC - Parole Case Manager Colorado Springs
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- This position is only open to Colorado state residents.This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at these locations.
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 moreeffective 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 IIV 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;
VisitState of Colorado Employee Benefits.for more information.
Description of Job
This position is assigned to the Division of Adult Parole and provides daily administrative case management functions for the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC). Utilizing an advocacybased team approach to case management this position will focus on administrative supervision of community corrections residential offenders released to the community as well as parolees placed in community corrections as a condition of parole.
This position exists to collaboratively work with community corrections residential case managers in transitioning the offenders from residential status to ISPI or parole status and is considered primarily an administrative position.- Maintain regular interaction with community corrections case managers and offenders to monitor evaluate and record progress to include ensuring medical mental health substance treatment education program referrals and employment needs are addressed;
- Assist offenders in preparole and case planning in collaboration with community corrections case managers reentry staff and parole officers;
- Identify and collect meaningful information in relation to criminogenic needs and collaboratively develop appropriate programmatic interventions with the offender;
- Utilize evidencebased supervision techniques that include risk/needs assessment monitoring case planning advocacy and linking the offender with support services in the community;
- Determine appropriate programmatic needs and collaboratively develop case plans and goals with the offender;
- Monitor evaluate and record offender progress with respect to goals and make modifications as status readiness to change and progress occurs;
- Act as offender advocate determining most efficient and effective method to incentivize and achieve goals;
- Deliver case management services utilizing motivational interviewing and cognitivebased interventions in alignment with the Colorado Transitional Accountability Plan (CTAP);
- Provide guidance and assistance to offenders in adhering to treatment and case management plans;
- Stress resultsoriented direction in guiding offenders or offender behavior to conform to socially acceptable standards through role modeling prosocial behavior while monitoring physical mental and emotional wellbeing of assigned offenders;
- Maintain a supportive multidisciplinary network of effective communication between internal and external stakeholders providing opportunities for offenders to receive feedback crisis intervention and grievance resolution;
- Complete and document offender contacts earn time grants behavioral adjustments assessments and treatment interventions;
- Testify at hearings or trials and make recommendations to interventions regressions revocations or sanctions;
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:Three 3 years of experience working directly with a *hard to serve / high needs client population in a correctional / human services environment providing case management work to include case planning assessment of risks and needs coordination of community services and/or identifying needs referring to appropriate resources monitoring compliance and overall case supervisionas your primary assignment. Additional components may include multidisciplinary staffing/regular meetings resolving client issues and aiding offenders in locating housing and acquiring employment.
*Hard to serve / high needs clients include individuals with multiple barriers to employment lack of educational or occupational skills attainment lowincome workers earning wages below selfsufficiency low levels of literacy or English proficiency disability status basic skills deficient homelessness exoffenders and justice involved and public assistance dependency.
OR
Three 3 years of **corrections experience which must include one 1 year experience with a hard to serve / high needs client population providing components of offender management exhibited by involvement and familiarity with processes that directly affect offender classification programming or daily living which provide progressive opportunities for appropriate placementto include involvement in: Internal Classification Committees (ICC) Classification Hearings Job Placement and Supervision Individualized Program Instruction/Tutoring MultiDisciplinary Staffing Responding to Offender Grievances and Resolving Offender Issues Offender Housing Placement and Movement Intelligence Gathering and Processing as well as Role Modeling ProSocial Behaviors while maintaining Positive Professional Communications by providing the offender population with Crisis Intervention. Additional components may include components such as aiding offenders in locating housing help with acquiring employment and community resources/ support to include regular meetings with clients coordination of services and/ or assessing clients needs and referring to appropriate program intervention. Experience may also include aiding clients with over coming barriers for stability in reaching reentry goals.
**Correctionsrelated experience is defined as experience in which the employee provided a direct service to/with clients detained against their will such as custody/control teaching social work nursing food service and general maintenance; or supervised offenders in the implementation of a program such as correctional industries. This experience is not typically earned in clerical support programs.
NOTE: Entry level officers and clerical support experience does not have the authority outlined in the minimum qualifications to perform components of offender management as it relates to classification hearings ICC Multi disciplinary staffing vetting responses to offender grievances etc. Therefore experience as an entry level officer and clerical support does not meet the definition of offender management as outlined in the minimum qualifications.
ORA combination of educationCriminal Justice Social Work Sociology Psychology or similarly related field)and experienceas defined above equal to three 3 years.
Experience must be clearly described in your own words within the work experience section of your application to meet this requirement. Positions held within corrections must be separated by classification dates and duties or the application may not be accepted.(Experience less than full time will be prorated).
***Ensure that the Work Experience section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. See resume statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the work experience section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.***
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE VACANCY WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.
Required Competencies
- Significant interpersonal/customer service skills;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Highly effective critical thinking/decision making/problem solving skills;
- Demonstrated ability to organize plan and prioritize;
- Keen ability to multitask and demonstrate flexibility;
- Strong self motivation;
- Established proficiency in positionrelated office technologies;
- Compelling attention to detail:
- Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
- Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
Preferred Qualifications (Candidates may receive higher ratings for possessing the preferred qualifications criteria).
Experience in/with:- Thorough knowledge of Evidence Based Practices and Interventions for the successful reentry of inmates;
- Proven ability to provide efficient and effective service to hard to serve clients with medium/highrisk needs;
- Excellent ability to coordinate services and cooperate with others toward a common goal;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel) and Google Suite (Gmail Drive Sheets Docs).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants that meet MQs will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include but is not limited to a suitability screening eSkills Assessmentoral assessment written performance assessmentor it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.
Use ofartificial intelligence (AI) tools including language models to create write or alter any portion of responsesthroughout any step of the assessment processmay result in the disqualification of an applicant.
Be sure the Work Experience section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications experience and accomplishments as they relate to theDescription of the JobMinimum QualificationsRequired CompetenciesandPreferred Qualificationsas listed above. Resumes and see resume statements will not be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.
Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series whichever is higher.Those rehired or reinstated after six months separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.
If you have transcripts a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications upload and attach copies to your application.
If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23058 applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.
In order to process a background investigation your application must include at least 10 ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than 10 years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support:If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support atMonFri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**
Conditions of Employment:All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional certifying the candidates ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOCs consideration of application for employment.
Must be 21 years of age;
Possess a valid drivers license. Drivers must maintain a valid nonrestricted Colorado driver license obey traffic laws and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle.State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent withColorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards.Eligibility to drive a Stateowned vehicle includes holding a valid Colorado drivers license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations including DUIs or reckless driving can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.
Possess a high school diploma or GED;
Have NO felony convictions to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509 510; 42 U.S.C.. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts activity and sexual behavior in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force overt or implied threats of force or coercion or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position.CDOC uses eVerify an Internetbased system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor nonresidents of the United States.
Successfully pass all modules of thesixweekColorado Department of Corrections Basic Training to includeEnglish reading comprehension relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics;
Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics;
Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
Use arms palms of hands shins and feet to deliver blows;
Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
Swing a baton in a striking technique;
Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;
Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment;
Must be able to see and hear in order to observe address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security;
Seize hold control or subdue violent or ive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury;
Demonstrate body agility strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently;
Work in situations involving ive behavior physical control of another person and/or restraint situations;
Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors utilizing tactfulness and a congenial personable manner;
Work with people of the opposite sex diverse racial ethnic groups mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders;
Communicate by talking listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information assignments;
Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings;
Willing and able to travel;
Willing and able to work various shifts days afternoons graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule;
TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicants background reveal criminal charges it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.
The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance including . A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.
Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of . Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding use.
Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email postmarked in US Mail 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 departments action.
For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go tospb.colorado; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 8011 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atspb.coloradounder Rules.
Supplemental Information
After submitting an application you should receive an 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 daily 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: 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 or if you have questions about this job announcement please contact David Mixer at .
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 MAKEUPS 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 preemployment 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 SpecialistAna Andersen at or call.
ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
