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Location : Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IKA 01580 2/14/24
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OCYF - Spring Creek Youth Services Center
Opening Date: 02/15/2024
Closing Date: 3/4/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 3190 East Las VegasColorado Springs, CO 80906
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
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Physical Location:
Spring Creek Youth Services
3190 East Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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, assessment, 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 ten secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Senate Bill 91-94; 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.
Description of Job
Job Assignment:
The purpose of the work unit is to provide a statewide continuum of services and programs to access, treat, and control youth placed in its care for delinquent behavior.
This position exists to manage the food services program in a juvenile correctional facility and to oversee the youth food service work program. The individual managing this program must supervise staff; provide quality meals to youth and staff; and to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and standards.
** Shifts will be scheduled between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and are subject to change based on the needs of the program.**
Job Duties:
SUPERVISE YOUTHPosition has supervisory responsibility for youth participating in a food services work program and has supervisory responsibility for youth offenders. This supervision entails assigning and evaluating work, handling informal grievances, initiating corrective and disciplinary actions, and participating in the selection and removal of the offenders involved in the program. Work involves providing the direct care, safety, security and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated youth in a locked setting to include the kitchen on-site. Supervision for safety is a function of appropriate staff location, mobility and continual observation of youth in accordance with DYS Policy 10.4. Enforce established security rules and behavior of youth, orient youth to the unit/facility and agency rules and routines, and, intervene early in potentially or actively volatile situations. Provide immediate intervention in crisis situations. Employ sound judgment and emotional control when evaluating possible crisis in a timely manner taking into consideration the physical and mental well-being of all juveniles and staff. Participate in defusing and debriefing of all incidents pursuant to prevailing DYS Policy. Monitor movement of youth in unit or through agency, escort and transport to activities or appointments internal and/or external to the agency, conduct searches of persons, property or areas according to schedule or as needed. Ensure that pat searches are conducted by a same sex staff member, except in the case where a juvenile identifies as transgender or intersex, the search is to be conducted according to the juveniles stated preference in accordance with DYS Policy 13.9. Identify, document and seize contraband as directed or appropriate. Actively use effective communication skills, verbal de-escalation skills, and a strength based approach when interacting with youth and staff in a positive and respectful manner. When all other attempts to de-escalate youth have failed, adhere to the Youth and Staff Safety Protocols. Monitor, participate, support and enforce behavioral management plans for individual youth as directed (e.g. Behavioral Contracts, Special Management Programs). Actively supervise to support prevention of sexual contact in the facility, adhere to all PREA Policies and Federal Standards.
MEAL PREPARATION AND SERVICE Prepare food properly ensuring correct temperatures are maintained, presentation is attractive and meals are appetizing. Follows menus and recipes and ensures the youth follow menus and recipes that comply with the National School Lunch Program (NSL), School Breakfast Program (BP) and DYS policies and procedures. Make appropriate substitutions that are in-line with NSL/BP guidelines, and ensure that the products are portioned correctly. Enter data into production worksheets. Prepare, serve, and clean after meal services with the assistance of youth enrolled in the vocational program. When recipe changes are required, document changes and submit report to facility food service manager. Responsible as a lead worker to delegate any prep, cooking, or cleaning to youth and/or support staff as needed. Serves food or ensures that food is served in the correct quantities according to the DYS recipes.
SAFETY AND SECURITY Anticipates and identifies potential safety and security problems and reports problems to the food service manager. Provides oversight, supervision, intervention, and evaluation of youth to assure the safety and security of property and staff. Recognizes safety hazards. Ensures that food service equipment is properly utilized. Enforces safety policies and practices to reduce or prevent slips, trips, falls, burns, etc. Inventory sharps, tools, and utensils according to facility policy and procedures to ensure safety. Follows facility key policy and procedures to ensure doors are kept locked. Correctly notifies appropriate parties in the event of equipment failure and forwards the appropriate details to the supervisor (to include work order number, date and time of malfunction, and parties notified). Ensures that chemicals are stored and used properly. Trains youth on fire prevention and evacuation procedures.
SANITATION. Ensures that proper sanitation procedures are followed according to guidelines. Verify compliance by recording and documenting results. Ensures that food services equipment and physical plant of kitchen are cleaned on a regular basis as assigned to keep them free of food particles, dust, and bacteria. Controls times and temperatures of food to prevent food borne illness. Documents, as indicated by facility procedures, all necessary data relevant to daily kitchen operations and the prevention of food-borne illnesses in accordance with DYS Policy 10.7. Ensures storerooms are free of debris, organized, and are in compliance with state health regulations, DYS Policy, facility-specific procedures, and state audit standards.
INVENTORY CONTROL Assists in taking a physical count of the inventory at least once a month. Requisitions food and food service supplies at least once a month and as needed in the absence of the facility food service manager. Inspects food and food service supplies for accurate quantity and condition upon arrival to the facility. Rejects food and supplies that are inadequate. Stores raw food and food supplies utilizing a FIFO inventory method. Date all food products upon arrival, ensuring date is visible. Signs requisitions and submits to the facility food service manager. In the absence of the manager submits the requisitions and invoices to the DYS food service program assistant. Understand food costs and how substituting products may affect plate costs. Assists with the delivery of orders throughout the week, place all food/paper products away, rotate stock, and ensure that all products are accounted for and correctly invoiced.
TRAINING AND MEETINGS. Attend and actively participate in all assigned training and successfully complete any/all testing or other requirements for such training. Maintain required certifications as appropriate. Successful completion may be known or recorded by score or demonstration of skill. Meet and keep current on all mandatory training pursuant to prevailing DYS Policy. Successfully complete DYS Pre-Service, Facility Training and Orientation process as a new employee. Maintain and support the Division's prevailing behavior management and intervention strategies.
EDUCATE YOUTH. Assists with the facilitation of the culinary program curriculum. Instructs youth on food service tasks by reviewing the information in relevant manuals, textual materials and watching and discussing food service videos, etc. Administers written and practical exams and tests relevant to the culinary program. CSTSIs are responsible for grading tests, evaluating an individual youth's performance, and documenting their progress through written, electronic, and/or personal communication to the food service manager, client manager, counselor, educational department, and/or treatment team. Prepares competency checklist for a certificate of completion which lists mastery of identified skills, manages a youth's individual file which contains their testing materials, completed certificates, and/or classroom materials the youth wishes to take with them upon their release. This position assists in the facilitation of any events relevant to the learning environment associated with the culinary program.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. Other duties and special projects as required.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Work experience must be specifically documented in the work experience section of your application.
Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
And
Four (4) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work
assigned to the position.
Substitutions:Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a
year-for-year basis
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a pro-rated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Conditions of Employment:
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 ...
Location : Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IKA 01580 2/14/24
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OCYF - Spring Creek Youth Services Center
Opening Date: 02/15/2024
Closing Date: 3/4/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 3190 East Las VegasColorado Springs, CO 80906
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!
CDHSCareers
Physical Location:
Spring Creek Youth Services
3190 East Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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, assessment, 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 ten secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Senate Bill 91-94; 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.
Description of Job
Job Assignment:
The purpose of the work unit is to provide a statewide continuum of services and programs to access, treat, and control youth placed in its care for delinquent behavior.
This position exists to manage the food services program in a juvenile correctional facility and to oversee the youth food service work program. The individual managing this program must supervise staff; provide quality meals to youth and staff; and to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and standards.
** Shifts will be scheduled between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and are subject to change based on the needs of the program.**
Job Duties:
SUPERVISE YOUTHPosition has supervisory responsibility for youth participating in a food services work program and has supervisory responsibility for youth offenders. This supervision entails assigning and evaluating work, handling informal grievances, initiating corrective and disciplinary actions, and participating in the selection and removal of the offenders involved in the program. Work involves providing the direct care, safety, security and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated youth in a locked setting to include the kitchen on-site. Supervision for safety is a function of appropriate staff location, mobility and continual observation of youth in accordance with DYS Policy 10.4. Enforce established security rules and behavior of youth, orient youth to the unit/facility and agency rules and routines, and, intervene early in potentially or actively volatile situations. Provide immediate intervention in crisis situations. Employ sound judgment and emotional control when evaluating possible crisis in a timely manner taking into consideration the physical and mental well-being of all juveniles and staff. Participate in defusing and debriefing of all incidents pursuant to prevailing DYS Policy. Monitor movement of youth in unit or through agency, escort and transport to activities or appointments internal and/or external to the agency, conduct searches of persons, property or areas according to schedule or as needed. Ensure that pat searches are conducted by a same sex staff member, except in the case where a juvenile identifies as transgender or intersex, the search is to be conducted according to the juveniles stated preference in accordance with DYS Policy 13.9. Identify, document and seize contraband as directed or appropriate. Actively use effective communication skills, verbal de-escalation skills, and a strength based approach when interacting with youth and staff in a positive and respectful manner. When all other attempts to de-escalate youth have failed, adhere to the Youth and Staff Safety Protocols. Monitor, participate, support and enforce behavioral management plans for individual youth as directed (e.g. Behavioral Contracts, Special Management Programs). Actively supervise to support prevention of sexual contact in the facility, adhere to all PREA Policies and Federal Standards.
MEAL PREPARATION AND SERVICE Prepare food properly ensuring correct temperatures are maintained, presentation is attractive and meals are appetizing. Follows menus and recipes and ensures the youth follow menus and recipes that comply with the National School Lunch Program (NSL), School Breakfast Program (BP) and DYS policies and procedures. Make appropriate substitutions that are in-line with NSL/BP guidelines, and ensure that the products are portioned correctly. Enter data into production worksheets. Prepare, serve, and clean after meal services with the assistance of youth enrolled in the vocational program. When recipe changes are required, document changes and submit report to facility food service manager. Responsible as a lead worker to delegate any prep, cooking, or cleaning to youth and/or support staff as needed. Serves food or ensures that food is served in the correct quantities according to the DYS recipes.
SAFETY AND SECURITY Anticipates and identifies potential safety and security problems and reports problems to the food service manager. Provides oversight, supervision, intervention, and evaluation of youth to assure the safety and security of property and staff. Recognizes safety hazards. Ensures that food service equipment is properly utilized. Enforces safety policies and practices to reduce or prevent slips, trips, falls, burns, etc. Inventory sharps, tools, and utensils according to facility policy and procedures to ensure safety. Follows facility key policy and procedures to ensure doors are kept locked. Correctly notifies appropriate parties in the event of equipment failure and forwards the appropriate details to the supervisor (to include work order number, date and time of malfunction, and parties notified). Ensures that chemicals are stored and used properly. Trains youth on fire prevention and evacuation procedures.
SANITATION. Ensures that proper sanitation procedures are followed according to guidelines. Verify compliance by recording and documenting results. Ensures that food services equipment and physical plant of kitchen are cleaned on a regular basis as assigned to keep them free of food particles, dust, and bacteria. Controls times and temperatures of food to prevent food borne illness. Documents, as indicated by facility procedures, all necessary data relevant to daily kitchen operations and the prevention of food-borne illnesses in accordance with DYS Policy 10.7. Ensures storerooms are free of debris, organized, and are in compliance with state health regulations, DYS Policy, facility-specific procedures, and state audit standards.
INVENTORY CONTROL Assists in taking a physical count of the inventory at least once a month. Requisitions food and food service supplies at least once a month and as needed in the absence of the facility food service manager. Inspects food and food service supplies for accurate quantity and condition upon arrival to the facility. Rejects food and supplies that are inadequate. Stores raw food and food supplies utilizing a FIFO inventory method. Date all food products upon arrival, ensuring date is visible. Signs requisitions and submits to the facility food service manager. In the absence of the manager submits the requisitions and invoices to the DYS food service program assistant. Understand food costs and how substituting products may affect plate costs. Assists with the delivery of orders throughout the week, place all food/paper products away, rotate stock, and ensure that all products are accounted for and correctly invoiced.
TRAINING AND MEETINGS. Attend and actively participate in all assigned training and successfully complete any/all testing or other requirements for such training. Maintain required certifications as appropriate. Successful completion may be known or recorded by score or demonstration of skill. Meet and keep current on all mandatory training pursuant to prevailing DYS Policy. Successfully complete DYS Pre-Service, Facility Training and Orientation process as a new employee. Maintain and support the Division's prevailing behavior management and intervention strategies.
EDUCATE YOUTH. Assists with the facilitation of the culinary program curriculum. Instructs youth on food service tasks by reviewing the information in relevant manuals, textual materials and watching and discussing food service videos, etc. Administers written and practical exams and tests relevant to the culinary program. CSTSIs are responsible for grading tests, evaluating an individual youth's performance, and documenting their progress through written, electronic, and/or personal communication to the food service manager, client manager, counselor, educational department, and/or treatment team. Prepares competency checklist for a certificate of completion which lists mastery of identified skills, manages a youth's individual file which contains their testing materials, completed certificates, and/or classroom materials the youth wishes to take with them upon their release. This position assists in the facilitation of any events relevant to the learning environment associated with the culinary program.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. Other duties and special projects as required.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Work experience must be specifically documented in the work experience section of your application.
Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
And
Four (4) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work
assigned to the position.
Substitutions:Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a
year-for-year basis
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a pro-rated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years of documented supervisory staff oversight.
Examples may include, but not be limited to, staff performance review expectations, staff training, staff development and any relevant supervisory accomplishments achieved during the time period of staff oversight.
Conditions of Employment:
- Full Background. CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons):
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) - Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License
- Shift Work -Subject to assigned shifts, may be required to work breakfast, lunch or dinner shifts
- Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials. Various cleaning agents are used in the kitchen.
- Travel - Travel to assigned trainings and/or alternate work sites.
- May require flexibility to run shifts at another youth services location
- Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.
- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information 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 ...
