Specialized Program Evaluator & Quality Assurance Specialist

• Hybrid two days per week minimum in the Lakewood office

• This position travels state-wide approximately 80% of the time

• Work unit core business hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This position serves as aSpecialized Program Evaluator and Quality Assurance Specialistfor providers of community corrections supervision and treatment. TheSpecialized Program Evaluator and Quality Assurance Specialisthas the primary leadership and consultation responsibility for the ongoing oversight and feedback regarding adherence to specialized contract requirements within residential and non-residential community corrections programs. When issues of compliance are identified theSpecialized Program Evaluator and Quality Assurance Specialistissues corrective actions follows-up on corrective actions and determine whether further sanctions/interventions are required in order for programs to continue to operate specialized programming. Program evaluation activities will emphasize the Principles of Effective Intervention Evidence Based Practices (EBP) Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic approaches and Implementation Science within the field of reentry inclusiveColorado Community Corrections Standards.This position is the primary lead and liaison for specialized programs across the State in the area of technical assistance contract waivers interagency collaboration and on-going program development.

This position works with the OCC Unit Manager Supervisors OCC Staff the Governors Community Corrections Advisory Council and professional consultants to develop program evaluation protocols specifically and oversight of specialized programs for the duration of applicable specialized contracts while serving as a member of the OCC integrated evaluation team.

Note to be considered for this position you must meet one of the following options for consideration.

Proven Experience Knowledge Skills

• Seven years of professional experience working in a clinical setting including substance use mental health and/or an offense specific treatment program.

OR

• A combination of related education and relevant experience equal to seven (7) years. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications transcripts must be attached at the time of application.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies

• Masters Degree in social work psychology mental health or forensics

• Licensure in the behavioral health field (LCSW LPC LAC CAT or similar)

• Experience working in a community-based corrections field (community corrections probation parole offender re-entry or institutional correction)

• Experience evaluating compliance with Standards statutes contracts or program policies

• Knowledge of the interaction between agencies responsible for correctional treatment.

• Experience in a community corrections agency or system

• Experience in multi-agency collaboration and conflict resolution with diverse agencies and groups;

• Strategic problem-solving experience;

• Project planning skills and experience;

• Strong analytical skills;

• Understanding of evidence-based correctional practices

• Ability to present in front of various audiences.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.

• Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam a fingerprint based criminal history search reference checking anddriving history.

• Current valid drivers license at time of hire and must obtain a Colorado-issued drivers license within 30 days of hire. Ability to operate motor vehicles and to travel throughout the state in a variety of weather conditions.
  

• Applicationsare considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore additional informationmay notbe solicited or accepted after your application has been received.

• Closing Date:All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

• Supplemental Question:Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience career accomplishments and views about organizational values and approaches and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive.

• Transcripts:An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application should education be used as qualification. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

• Military Veterans:If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214 Member 4 Copy and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veterans preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 State of Legal Residence form.

• Application Tips: For an overview of the State of Colorado application process and application tips please view thisvideo.

• Resumes Cover Lettersor other documents submittedwillnotbe reviewed assessed or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this).

• Notifications:All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be sent via email to theemail address listed on your application. Include your current working email addresson your application and check the email provided on your application frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from and addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

• e-Verify: CDPS uses e-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.

• Selection Process: After applications are screened for the Minimum Qualifications CDPS intends to use the comparative analysis process outlined below. Pursuant to state personnel board rule if there are 6 or few candidates who minimally qualify said candidates may be referred directly to the Appointing Authority for a post referral assessment and/or consideration.

• Comparative Analysis Stepsmayinclude(dates are tentative and subject to change):

  • Structured application review by a panel of SMEs - October 8-13

  • One-way video interview via SparkHire - October 15-19

  • In-person panel interview - October 26 or 30 - Please save the date!