Colorado Youth Detention Continuum (CYDC) Coordinator for the 11th Judicial District (JD)

This position is located in Canon City.

Strong preference to live within the 11th Judicial District (Chafee, Fremont, Custer and Park Counties)

Position can be partially-remote/hybrid.

Salary: $55,000- $60,000 based on experience.

SUPERVISION:

Works under the supervision of the 11th 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 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:

Program Development/Training/Evaluation

Submit proposals for CYDC district policies to JSPC for approval

Implement CYDC policies (from JSPC and/or Division of Youth Services (DYS))

Develop and/or facilitate CYDC trainings throughout District as appropriate and necessary.

Locate providers/services as needed and requested by the JSPC and internal case management staff

Monitor service providers up to three times per fiscal year, to ensure contract compliance with the RFP and Memorandums of Understanding.

Facilitate and schedule the reporting of outcomes from service providers in the 11th JD, and assist in analyzing provider outcomes on a district level for the JSPC on a quarterly basis.

Detention Management:

Ensure the district detention bed cap is not exceeded.

Ensure that the contracted on-call screening services are provided as per the program standards approved by the JSPC.

Monitor screening of juveniles throughout the District including the accuracy, completion and filing of screens.

Ensure CYDC representation in juvenile detention hearings.

Communicate with Pueblo Youth Center (PYC) and to make sure their requirements and needs are met regarding youth from the 11th JD.Juvenile Screening

Enter screening information into the Savio Database and the TRAILS database at the time of screen.

Coordinate the scheduling of court detention hearings for youth who are detained within the 11th Judicial District. This includes communicating with all appropriate parties to notify of the screen and to request detention hearings.

Conduct Colorado Juvenile Risk Assessment (CJRA) Pre-Screen of all clients within 48 hours of screening. Conduct Full CRJA on all pre-adjudicated clients scoring a Moderate or High on Pre-Screen within 2 weeks. Conduct GAIN SS within 2 weeks of referral.

Program Management:

Oversee implementation and delivery of services for juveniles and families referred to CYDC.

Supervise one full-time Case Manager and facilitate required training.

Develop the process and role of the Community Evaluation Team in each county.

Facilitate collaboration between juvenile justice service providers and funding streams in the district.

Facilitate communication and collaboration between relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to: the courts, the DA’s office, law enforcement, Probation, DHS, and service providers.

Conduct annual contract negotiations and renewals with contracted providers.

Conduct initial provider enrollment and contract negotiations with new providers.

Develop and maintain a service outcomes process for all CYDC services.

Provide ongoing feedback to contracted providers and take corrective action as necessary

Monitor the progress of CYDC “pipeline” youth, and provide feedback on relevant trends on these youth to the JSPC and State.

Data Management:

Ensure accuracy of data entered into Trails and DBUTs and ensure timely closure of Trails cases.

Ensure accuracy of data entered into the 11th JD CYDC database.

Ensure database knowledge and expertise on all levels.

Routinely provide statistics as needed to different agencies throughout the District.

Provide relevant statistics and reports to the JSPC in order to help guide spending, services, planning, etc.

CYDC Plan:

Develop an annual juvenile services plan and budget for the judicial district at the direction of the committee within the established guidelines and timeframes.

Present the juvenile services plan to the State Board yearly

Attend all state coordinators meetings, Southern Region catchment meetings and the CYDC Annual State Conference.

JSPC Meetings:

Coordinate all monthly JSPC meetings, subcommittee meetings, and the annual planning meeting.

Provide written and verbal reports to the JSPC including but not limited to: monthly financial statements, relevant monthly statistics, quarterly service delivery outcome reports, and YTD spending reports.

Fiscal Management:

Regularly monitor district expenditures for effective fiscal management of the District’s annual budget.

Authorize requested CYDC services

Ensure accuracy of billing and appropriate payments to providers on a monthly basis.

Ensure the timely submission of invoices and expenditures to the fiscal agent for monthly payment.

Provide assistance to providers regarding billing procedures, forms, and expectations.

Review financial reports to the JSPC on a monthly basis.

Provide ongoing feedback to Contracted Providers and take corrective action as necessary.

Participate with the Fiscal Agent in annual contract negotiations and renewals with Contracted Providers.

Participate with the Fiscal Agent in conducting initial rate and contract negotiations with new Contracted Providers.

Makes recommendations, along with the fiscal agent, as to reallocations or adjustments to the budget as appropriate to provide necessary services.

Collaboration/Partnerships:

Represent CYDC in local collaborations

Facilitate communication and collaboration between juvenile justice service providers in the district.

Increase collaboration between various funding streams (Probation, HB1451, etc.)

Bachelors degree in related field

Case management or similar experience