Director of Assessment Services & Sex Offense Specific Services Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5051433) Apply  Director of Assessment Services & Sex Offense Specific Services Salary $105,456.00 - $147,624.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number IKA 00297 08/20/2025 Department Colorado Department of Human Services Division OCYF (Office of Children, Youth & Families) Opening Date 08/21/2025 Closing Date 9/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address OCYF - Assessment & Sex Offence Specific Services 4131 Julian Way, Denver, CO 80236 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Isaac.Phelps@state.co.us Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information "This position is open only to State of Colorado classified permanent employees of the listed department and division This position is open only to Colorado state residents. We are CDHS Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) About the Division of Youth Services The Behavioral Health & Medical Services work unit exists to ensure that appropriate and comprehensive behavioral health, medical, psychiatry, dental, mental health, substance use, and sex offense-specific services are provided to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) detained and committed youth. The unit ensures the health needs of youth involved in DYS are addressed. The DYS Director’s Office provides global administration of the operations of all State-operated institutions, privately contracted residential and non-residential program services, and centrally managed programming. The Director’s Office allocating resources consist of DYS Central Administration, Behavioral Health and Medical Services, Education Services, Training and Staff Development, Food Services, Research and Evaluation, Quality Assurance, Contract Management, Bed Management, CYDC Alternatives to Incarceration, and Information Technology Services. Primary administrative functions of the Director’s Office include: crafting and executing short-term and long-term planning initiatives to address Division-wide current and future resource needs, sustaining communication with the Governor’s Office, Legislature, Legislative Staff, Courts, and other State Departments, conducting reviews to establish and monitor standards for provision of service and care, developing policies and procedures, generating and for program development, collaborating with internal and external service agencies and stakeholders and providing system support to DYS associated programs and centrally managed programming. The purpose of the Behavioral Health and Medical Services unit is to oversee, manage, and operationalize DYS's behavioral health, medical, dental, mental health, substance use services, and sex offense specific services functions. The Division is charged with assessing and classifying the needs of new commitment stays each year in order to restore and preserve community safety and make critical decisions involving risk and needs, behavioral health, classification, resource matching, level of care, treatment plan recommendations, and identification of medical, mental health and substance use treatment needs. The unit must evaluate, oversee, and enforce DYS policies and procedures, program processes, and systems in order to ensure effective organization and implementation of DYS's Behavioral Health and Medical Services structure. Additionally, DYS’s Behavioral Health and Medical Services unit must serve administrative functions and maintain compliance with both DYS and Colorado Department of Human Services policies and procedures, State and Federal laws, and other applicable entities. Description of Job About this position This position exists to direct and administer the statewide development, implementation, and monitoring of assessment and sex offense specific services for DYS committed juveniles. Duties include statewide policy development, operating plans, staffing patterns, and budget management including contracts, personnel, and operations. Currently, over 100 behavioral health and assessment services professionals and medical staff, including additional contract psychiatry, mental health, dental, and physicians, are directly impacted by decisions made by the Director of Assessment Services & Sex Offense Specific Services. This position determines the scope of services to be provided to assessment and Sex Offense Specific youth, interprets and formulates relevant standards, establishes appropriate policies, writes RFP’s, negotiates contracts/agreements, supervises staff who provide support and/or technical assistance and training to the division in the areas of assessment & SOS services, provides an interpretation of legislation, policy analysis, and fiscal note impact to clinical areas, testifies on bills if necessary, and represents the agency on cross-system collaborative boards, committees and meetings. Serves as the DYS lead on legislative issues such as the standards of assessment, and treatment and quality of services for youth per the Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB). Oversight of Assessment & Sex Offense Specific Programming & Policy/Administration + 3rd Level Supervise 1.0 FTE in the oversight of assessment services in 4 regions throughout DYS. + Supervise 1.0 FTE in the oversight of legal specialist services in 4 regions throughout DYS. + Supervise (second-level) 3.0 FTE in the administration of assessment services Supervise 1.0 FTE in oversight of assessment services & Sex Offense Specific administrative and support functions. + Provide guidance and direction to all employees in assessment related to the vision, practices, and operation of such services throughout the organization. + Identify and promulgate evidence-based practices in the field of assessment & sex offense-specific services throughout DYS. + Take leadership in the oversight and management of the implementation of the Sanctuary model for assessment services statewide. + Collaborate and coordinate with facility operations staff to ensure services are integrated throughout the Division’s facilities and the central office structure. + Collaborate with facility operations staff to develop and sustain trauma-responsive assessment services for DYS staff in facilities and work with regional operations staff to do the same for regional office staff. + Represent assessment & sex offense-specific perspectives on the Division’s Leadership Team. + Provide leadership and guidance to the Behavioral Health Management Team in the areas of specialty & oversight. + Monitor compliance with any relevant assessment standards and/or policy. + Formulate the organizational structure, staffing patterns, qualifications, training needs, and scope of work for over 22 assessment services positions. + Lead for any Office of the State Auditor audits related to assessment or sex offense-specific services. Assessment Services Supervision + Provide oversight of all DYS assessment services. + Supervision of efforts to ensure consistent State-wide practices. + Supervise 1.0 FTE State-wide Assessment Services Coordinator. + Supervise 1.0 FTE in the oversight of legal specialist services in 4 regions throughout DYS. + Supervise 1.0 FTE in oversight of assessment services & Sex Offense Specific administrative and support functions. + Provide second-level supervision to the Assessment Services Unit. + Collaborate and coordinate with the Campus at MV, Campus at Lookout Mountain, Spring Creek, Grand Mesa, and Platte Valley YSCs Administration in the operations of the Front-Range Assessment Center, and the other 3 region-specific assessment centers. + Oversee efforts to monitor national trends in assessment tools, protocols, and practices and to evaluate for appropriateness in the DYS setting. + Oversee expansion of assessment services, including additional FTE as needed Budget Development and Management + Plan, project, and manage the budget for Behavioral Health Services focused on assessment and sex offense specific services Division-wide. + Supervise Program Assistant II in the management of budget areas. Liaison with External Stakeholders (e.g., Dept. Of Public Safety; SOMB; JJ Reform Committee) + Represent DYS on cross-system collaborative task forces/ meetings/committees and legislatively mandated committees. Actively participate and/or lead these meetings/committees. + Coordinate assessment and sex offense-specific models and collaborate to revise the model based on changing needs. + Perform quality review work on assessment clinical matters. Other Duties as Assigned Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications Most possess and maintain a current, valid Colorado license as a: + Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or + Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or + Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or + Licensed Psychologist ~AND~ + A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to ten (10) years. Preferred Qualifications: + Full operating provider credentialed through the SOMB + Management and leadership skills required for a diverse organizational structure. + Extensive knowledge of the mental health system and the juvenile justice system in Colorado. + Experience with formal training associated with the assessment and treatment of youth with juvenile justice system involvement and specialized treatment needs. + In-depth knowledge of state regulatory policies and procedures associated with mental health and assessment practices. + Demonstrated experience leading major systems improvement practices in the area of behavioral health and medical services across the continuum of care.` + Relatable experience as a current or previous State of Colorado employee. Conditions of Employment + CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers) + Current and valid US Driver's License + This position requires travel to meetings, trainings, and facilities throughout the State required. + Special qualifications: Current and valid Colorado License as a, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Psychologist + The Diana Screen®, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether a candidate is selected. + 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. 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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), 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. 3 Supplemental Information How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply) The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact Isaac.Phelps@state.co.us If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application. 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: + 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 + Medical and dental health plans + Employer supplemented Health Savings Account + Paid life insurance + Short- and long-term disability coverage + 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave + BenefitHub state employee discount program + Employee Wellness program (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/) + Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more + Remote work arrangements for eligible positions *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more 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 ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791. ~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)   Toll Free Applicant Technical Support (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#technical-support) 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 Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 Please provide a detailed description of your methods for leading change in a complex youth services system environment. Give concrete examples with explicit reference to the methods applied to one change scenario you have led in this type of environment. 02 Describe your experience a) Implementing or overseeing standardized assessment tools in a youth services setting. For example, how did you ensure reliability, validity, and consistent application across diverse youth populations?; and b) Describe how you have used assessment data to drive system improvement, inform policy, or enhance outcomes for youth. Provide a specific example of a policy, program, or practice change that resulted from your leadership. 03 Some youth in the juvenile justice system are disproportionately impacted by systemic inequities. Describe how you have applied principles of equity, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-responsive care in the delivery or oversight of assessment services. Provide one concrete example 04 Assessment data informs decisions across multiple stakeholders, including courts, families, providers, and youth. Describe a time when you successfully navigated competing stakeholder interests to ensure assessments were used ethically and effectively. 05 Do you hold any of the following active licenses and certifications: + LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) + LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) + LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) + Licensed Psychologist + SOMB Full Operating Provider 06 Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application. + Yes + No 07 The bottom of this job announcement provides 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. + This information is available to me and I have read this information. + 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.) 08 If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997…). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position. 09 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. 10 If you are a former or current state employee, please identify what state agency you work(ed) with and how many years of relevant state service you have related to the position you are applying for. (Ensure this is listed on your application under work experience). Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email