Intake Specialist - Office of Social Equity and Innovation
City and County of Denver, Denver, CO, United States
About Our Job
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 offer a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full‑time employees which include but are not limited to:
A guaranteed life‑long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457(b) Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within the first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Role Overview
The Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) within the Office of Social Equity and Innovation is seeking Intake Specialists to support the Runaway, Outreach, Notification, and Intervention (RONI) Project and the Denver Anti‑Trafficking Alliance High‑Risk Youth Multidisciplinary Team (DATA HRY MDT). The role requires working with parents, guardians, and youth to complete police reports, conduct follow‑up, provide safety planning, and coordinate with Outreach Specialists and service providers.
Responsibilities
Take the initial runaway police report, complete screening tools, and determine next steps.
Assist parents/guardians with reporting to law enforcement when exigent circumstances exist.
Provide community members with an overview of the RONI Project and resources for youth who run away or are at risk for exploitation or trafficking.
Assign Youth Outreach Specialists to conduct engagement once a youth is located.
Maintain ongoing communication with service providers and parents/guardians.
Make immediate determinations during crisis situations.
Document all interactions in department databases.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
Bilingual (Spanish)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Prior experience working with youth and families
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, Child Development, or a related field.
One (1) year of experience implementing behavioral and/or educational programs for youth and assisting in developing and implementing treatment plans.
One (1) year of post‑high school education may be substituted for each required year of experience.
Compensation and Benefits
Target Pay: $25.30 – $37.96 USD per hour.
Position Details
Job Code: CS2670 – Youth Counselor
Position Type: Limited (Fixed Term)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real‑time captioning via CART, or disability‑related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, see the English or Spanish resources.
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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 offer a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full‑time employees which include but are not limited to:
A guaranteed life‑long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457(b) Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within the first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Role Overview
The Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS) within the Office of Social Equity and Innovation is seeking Intake Specialists to support the Runaway, Outreach, Notification, and Intervention (RONI) Project and the Denver Anti‑Trafficking Alliance High‑Risk Youth Multidisciplinary Team (DATA HRY MDT). The role requires working with parents, guardians, and youth to complete police reports, conduct follow‑up, provide safety planning, and coordinate with Outreach Specialists and service providers.
Responsibilities
Take the initial runaway police report, complete screening tools, and determine next steps.
Assist parents/guardians with reporting to law enforcement when exigent circumstances exist.
Provide community members with an overview of the RONI Project and resources for youth who run away or are at risk for exploitation or trafficking.
Assign Youth Outreach Specialists to conduct engagement once a youth is located.
Maintain ongoing communication with service providers and parents/guardians.
Make immediate determinations during crisis situations.
Document all interactions in department databases.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
Bilingual (Spanish)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Prior experience working with youth and families
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, Child Development, or a related field.
One (1) year of experience implementing behavioral and/or educational programs for youth and assisting in developing and implementing treatment plans.
One (1) year of post‑high school education may be substituted for each required year of experience.
Compensation and Benefits
Target Pay: $25.30 – $37.96 USD per hour.
Position Details
Job Code: CS2670 – Youth Counselor
Position Type: Limited (Fixed Term)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real‑time captioning via CART, or disability‑related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, see the English or Spanish resources.
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