Social Work/Counselor Iv - Betty K. Marler Ysc - $2,000 Sign On Bonus!

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Social Work/Counselor IV - Betty K. Marler YSC - $2,000 Sign On Bonus!
Salary
$5,095.00 - $7,456.00 Monthly
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IKA 04153 04/04/2023
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OCYF - Mount View Youth Services Center
Opening Date
04/04/2023
Closing Date
Continuous

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Department Information
This position is for residents of Colorado only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies at the locations below.
$2,000 Sign On Bonus!!!
Betty K. Marler Youth Services Center
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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 fifteen 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 Colorado Youth Detention Continuum, 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.
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: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys
My Why
Description of Job
Summary Of The Position
This position exists to provide behavioral health clinical services to severe substance abusing committed youth in the facility that experience complex mental health, trauma, substance abuse, aggression and other related issues. Services are provided consistent with DORA requirements and mental health training, services include: clinical assessment, service planning, individual, group counseling, record keeping and service coordination with a Multi- disciplinary team. This position collaborates with the Clinical Director in enhancing current drug and alcohol treatment services for the agency; provides leadership around difficult/complex substance abusing youth across the agency; and, consults with other Behavioral Health Specialists.
This position provides direct services to youth, including individual and groups services as well as be a resource for transition planning and community re-entry. This unit understands behaviors of adolescents and is able to treat the youth from the perspective of lowering the risks and increasing protective factors the youth presents with and addressing the relationship between substance abuse issues and behavior.
This position is skilled in the use of a strength-based perspective, systems theory, trauma informed care, and behavioral approaches. As a Social Worker IV this position supports other Behavioral Health Specialists by providing enhanced services to complex youth, consulting to provide guidance on behavioral interventions for youth, and provides in the moment coaching to assist in the professional growth of less experienced behavioral health specialists.

• Works with the primary Behavioral Health Specialist assigned, to develop interventions, specialized programming and individualized supports for youth.
• Assists in sharing knowledge based on experience, expertise and research for the
• Treatment needs include substance abuse, mental health issues, trauma histories, cognitive limitations, sensory integration, and offense specific services for sexually abusive or violent youth.
• Treatment services are - relevant to the needs of the youth and the individual needs and protective factors, considering their age, ethnic, cultural, religious and sexual identity issues, to affect behavior change and the reduction of complex co-occurring needs and risk to community and symptoms in the individual and family.
• Provides counseling in accordance with training and expertise gained through specific training and knowledge of DORA standards and OBH expectations.
• Conducts individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based treatment theories and curriculum substance abusing adolescents.
• Maintains a caseload and collaborates with the primary Behavioral Health Specialist assigned to the case.

development of behavioral interventions that support youth in making changes based on what is driving individualized behavior.

• Supervises to programming components to include MI, PBIS, Trauma Responsive environments. Formulates and rates employee performance evaluations for Behavioral Health Specialists.
• Works with the primary Behavioral Health Specialist in developing appropriate supports, and individualized services for the milieu and educational setting.
• Plans for and directs the professional development of Behavioral Health Specialists, trains to relevant standards of policy and procedure, resolves staff grievances, creates and monitors staff work schedules, delivers corrective actions, investigates other personnel issues

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights
The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that applicants for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience must be specifically documented on your application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.
Minimum Qualifications

• Current, valid licensure as a Professional Counseling (LPC) or current, valid licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Two years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor.

Substitutions
Please see Special Qualifications

• Two years Experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Current, valid licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) will substitute for the Professional Counseling license (LPC) or the Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW).

Highly Desired Competencies

• CAC III or LAC to support coaching and oversight of Behavioral Health Specialists working towards CAC credentialing

Conditions Of Employment

• Social workers, addiction counselors, marriage family therapists, \and professional counselors may practice in Colorado for a cumulative period of 20 days under C.R.S.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
• Full Background - Name check, TRAILS and Fingerprinting
• Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine.
• Essential Services Designation: Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• Colorado Driver's License
• Transportation of youth in State vehicles, Travel to assigned trainings and/or alternate work sites.
• 12-245-217(2)(e), as long as the services performed meet the individual's scope of practice.
• Religious and medical exemptions and reasonable accommodation shall be addressed as required by law pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s vaccination guidance. If you would like to request a medical or religious exemption, please contact [email protected]
• On or after October 31, 2021, each facility shall ensure all newly hired employees or support staff members are fully vaccinated at the time of hire or receive their first dose of a two-dose protocol, or a single-dose vaccination, prior to providing any care, treatment, or other services for the facility and/or its clients. Upon hire, new employees will have three (3) business days to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination. Vaccinated employees must provide proof of first dose prior to providing care.

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 ([email protected]), 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 department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
Link to: How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
Link to: The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)
For additional recruiting questions, please contact [email protected].
Sign-On Bonus
Upon approval, a sign-on bonus based on position, ranging from $2,000 to $7,000 (prorated if a part-time position), will be given in three payments: within two pay cycles of when the new employee starts at CDHS, 180-day anniversary and 270-day anniversary with CDHS. These incentives will be available to the first 1,000 new employees in select high-need positions.
About Us
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (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. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Paid life insurance
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Medical and dental health plans
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
• Short- and long-term disability coverage

information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
Our Values
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS 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 pre-employment 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 ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at [email protected] or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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Are you a Veteran who qualifies for Veteran's Preference Points? (If yes, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 form) Also, if you have a disability you must include a disability letter with your DD214.

• No
• Yes

02
Please indicate which licensure or certifications you currently hold (select all that apply):

• Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC)
• Certified Addictions Counselor I (CAC I)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Do not possess a license eligible Masters Degree
• Certified Addictions Counselor III (CAC III)
• Licensed Psychologist
• SOMB Associate Level Provider
• SOMB Full Level Provider
• LPCC/LSW
• Do not possess any license or certification
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Certified Addictions Counselor II (CAC II)

03
Describe experiences in facilitating groups, , including the type of group(s) you've facilitated, measuring progress of the group attendees, and how you select core curriculum to fit the needs of the group.
04
Please explain your experience with writing treatment plans and provide a sample of a measurable objective you might write for a youth committed to the Division of Youth Services.
05
How do you prioritize and balance meeting youth needs, documentation, meetings, meeting family and stake holders needs and time frames, and deadlines?
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Please describe your experience providing substance abuse services with youth, and indicate your philosophy and approach to working with substance abusing clients and co-occurring disorders.
07
Please describe your experience observing and supervisors other group facilitators, and your coaching approach
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Please share your knowledge and familiarity with OBH standards, and experience with implementation.
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Have you ever been reported to a licensing board? If so, what were the circumstances and what was the outcome?
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Are you a current or previous employee? Enter yes or not in the space provided. If yes, enter 1) the State agency name 2) dates you were employed and 3) your employee number in the space provided.
11
Are you a former employee of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), who was disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination?

• Yes
• No

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
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At the bottom of this job description are links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.

• I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)
• This information is available to me and I have read this information.

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Were you referred by a CDHS employee? If yes, what is their name?
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Address
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Phone
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Website
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