Job Description
Department Information This position is only open to Colorado state residents. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined; Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits; Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more; Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information. Description of Job This position serves as a risk assessment specialist for the Division of Adult Parole and is responsible for conducting risk and needs assessments for individuals released to parole supervision. The primary function of this position is to ensure the timely and accurate completion of assessments. The position analyzes criminogenic risk and needs factors and evidence-based case planning recommendations to the assigned parole officer. Please note: If selected for this position, there will be a mandatory training which must be passed with fidelity within the first two attempts in order to maintain qualifications for the position. Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conduct initial assessments and analyze results of individuals released on parole to identify criminogenic risks and needs. Review criminal history, institutional records, and supervision information to inform assessments. Conduct structured interviews with parole clients to gather assessment information. Apply validated assessment scoring protocols and interpret results. Document findings and assessment outcomes. Provide structured case planning recommendations to assigned parole officers. Recommend appropriate interventions aligned with risk and need levels. Serve as a resource to supervision staff regarding assessment interpretation. Input assessments and related information into the designated electronic database, maintaining accurate case notes / documentation. Ensure compliance with CDOC documentation standards. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Residency Requirement: (New) This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Class Code & Classification Description: (New) A1A1XX CORRECTIONS CASE MANAGER I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Only: Three (3) years of professional experience in corrections, case management, counseling, parole/probation, social services, specifically involving case management, risk assessment, or behavioral health interviewing as your primary assignment. OR Education and Experience: A combination of education (Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or similarly related field) and experience as defined above equal to three (3) years. Experience must be clearly described, in your own words, within the work experience section of your application to meet this requirement. Positions held within corrections must be separated by classification, dates, and duties or the application may not be accepted. (Experience less than full time will be prorated). ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE VACANCY WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS. Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for . This information will be us