Bi-Lingual Correctional Re-Entry Service Specialist- Community Corrections

About Our Job

NOTE: To be successful in this role, proficiency in both spoken and written Spanish and English is essential. An increased salary may be available upon successful completion of a Spanish fluency assessment.

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The targeting hiring range for this position is $22.76 - $34.14. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

• Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan

• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 12 paid holidays

• Yearly Merit Increase

• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance

• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources

• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

The Department of Safety, Community Corrections Division is seeking a Bi-Lingual Re-Entry Services Specialist to join our team.

The Bi-Lingual Re-entry Services Specialist position is within the Community Corrections Division (CCD), within the Department of Safety. The agency administers alternative to incarceration programs including pretrial services, in home detention and residential community corrections facilities. The CCD has a diverse and dedicated staff committed to enhancing public safety and working with the community and other criminal justice agencies.

Our Program is a unique reentry experience for men returning to the Denver community after incarceration in the Department of Corrections and for men directly sentenced to Community Corrections. Our Program recognizes that men enter the criminal justice system and often have prior or current experiences of abuse, mental illness, substance use, economic and social marginality, homelessness, and complex relationships. Our Program provides a reentry experience that is anchored in evidence based, trauma informed and safe practices.

Our Program encourages candidates to apply who reflect the diversity of the participants in the program.

Successful candidates must complete a background investigation that encompasses the applicant's employment and criminal history. We value diverse experiences, prior contact with the criminal legal system is not exclusionary for most applicants. Candidates cannot not be under current criminal justice supervision.

This Community Corrections position will be located at one of 3 locations: Denver County Jail Campus, Building 19 - 10500 E. Smith Road, Denver, CO

MOORE Center Facility- 570 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO.

Project Elevate- 4280 Kearney Street, Denver, CO

Interested applicants must be available to work day and non-traditional shifts during the following hours:

Day Shifts- 7:00am- 3:00pm

Swing Shifts- 3:00pm- 11:00pm

Overnights- 11:00pm- 7:00am

Job responsibilities include:

• Conduct headcounts, walk throughs, and perform searches of participants, participant property, and of the facility.

• Monitor physical, psychological, and emotional safety of participants.

• Share observations with supervisors and care management team.

• Oversee participant sign in/outs.

• Monitor medications and perform substance use monitoring (including urine screens).

• Respond to rule breaking behavior.

• Practice techniques of behavior change and motivational enhancement.

• Use evidence-based behavior change practices including, but not limited to core correctional practices and behavioral interventions.

• Use trauma informed approaches  and perform first aid tasks in emergency situations.

• Work shifts to support 24/7/365 operations coverage to include sister facility as needed.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be bilingual in Spanish and English (not a requirement).

• Have experience working in a related field.

• Skilled use of software and business application including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and databases.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

• Commitment to working collaboratively within a team to ensure timely completion of work.

• Motivation to work with participants in a gender responsive, trauma informed manner and ability to demonstrate a healthy working alliance with participants to assist them with behavior change and risk.

• Ability to assist sister facility for coverage as needed.

Below are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this position:

• Education Requirement: Minimum of two years of higher education, with a Bachelor's Degree preferred, or any combination of education, training or experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

• Experience Requirement: Experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities preferred.

• Education and Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

• License/Certification Requirement: Ability to attain, or possession of Adult CPR, AED, Naloxone, and First Aid certifications after date of hire. Maintain continuing education hours annually or as required. Possession of a valid Drivers License by date of hire. By position, possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement required Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CN3354 Correctional Services Specialist I

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$23.33 - $35.00

Target Pay

$24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Agency

Department of Safety

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

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