SOTMP Social Work/Counselor II - CTCF

Job TitleSocial Work/Counselor IIJob DescriptionResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:Review records and interviews inmates to assess sexual violence level, treatment needs, and treatment amenability;Develop and modify individual treatment plans and goals as required by individual needs of the inmates;Provide offense specific treatment to sex offenders by conducting group therapy (Track I, Track II, Intensive Treatment Community, etc.) and supplemental individual therapy, status reviews, homework assignment reviews and feedback, and evaluations according to the Sex Offender Treatment and Monitoring Program (SOTMP) program design;Document assessment and treatment interventions, progress or lack of, utilizing the appropriate department forms and codes for mental health files and departmental data bases;Assure continuity of care for sex offenders by providing written reports for consideration of community corrections placement and Parole Board hearings, following SOTMP therapist manuals and protocols, providing necessary information to receiving agencies, providers and facilities; provide consultation to staff, other agencies, and boards inside and outside DOC; workshops and follow up contact for the family and community support systems of sex offenders;Promotes and is accountable for the safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment through conscientious observations, and sensitive item contraband control;Informs supervisor of any violations of safety and security through the report writing process, attends training programs as assigned, including self-defense course to ensure self-protection skills;Participate in Sex Offender Treatment & Monitoring Program meetings to design and update program content, receive training, conduct staffing on inmates throughout the DOC to determine treatment recommendations for SOTMP and other mental health services to ensure consistent delivery of sex offender treatment services throughout the DOC;Review sex offender specific evaluations; provide training for the correctional system regarding the philosophy, rationale, treatment and management of sex offenders' high risk behaviors in a therapeutic community; participate in sub-committees; research, maintain and analyze program statistics.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsResidency Requirement:This posting is open to current and non-current residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. However, if you are selected and accept the position, you will be required to establish residence in the State of Colorado.Class Code & Classification Description:C4L2XX Social Work/Counselor IIMinimum Qualifications: Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:Current, valid Colorado license or registered candidate as a:Licensed Social Worker (LSW) orLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) orLicensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) orLicensed Marriage & Family Therapist Candidate (LMFTC) orAddiction Counselor Candidate (ADDC)Current, valid full license from Colorado in any of the above fields also meets the requirements for this classification.Special Qualifications: Sex Offender Treatment and Monitoring Program (SOTMP): If appointed to a position, you have 30 days after completion of the Training Academy to apply to obtain listing with the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB).Conditions of Employment:Must be 21 years of agePossess a valid driver's license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards.Possess a high school diploma or GEDFormer State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination are required to:Disclose the details of the prior termination or resignation on the application.Explain why the circumstances of the prior separation should not disqualify them from the current position.Provide your employee number from your 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 CDOC.Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609.Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; DOC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive TacticsWill be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignmentMust be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and securitySeize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injuryDemonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistentlyWork in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situationsDeal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable mannerWork with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offendersCommunicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignmentsWork in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settingsWilling and able to travelWilling and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift scheduleTB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hireSuccessful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant's background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.Appeal Rights:As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.