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Criminal Justice Services Re-entry Program Manager - Community Corrections City and County of Denver - 3.6 Denver, CO Job Details Full-time $74,276 - $122,555 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account 457(b) Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Pension plan Family leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Program management Program development Full Job Description About Our Job This position is expected to stay open until Monday, June 15th, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than June 15th at 11:59PM. 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 $90,0000.00 - $105,000.00. 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 Criminal Justice Services Re-entry Program Manger to join our team. The position will manage day to day operations of
Denver's Project:
Elevate residential community corrections center. The Re-entry Program Manager 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. The facility serves up to 55 adult women in residence as well as a small post-residential population. Each participant will have a team which supports the development of an individual care plan designed to articulate a clear path to successful reintegration. Staff provide continuous monitoring and support, helping participants align their actions and choices with their long-term goals.
Project:
Elevate's Approach to
Care:
Trauma informed care Gender responsive approaches Cooperative leadership Staffed by persons with lived experience De-emphasizes institutional living Mentorship Individually tailored programming Engagement in natural community Facility engagement in the community Participant choice Diverse, equitable and culturally relevant services Community Corrections encourages candidates to apply who reflect the diversity of the participants in the program and criminal justice system. 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 be under current criminal justice supervision. Interested applicants must be willing to work non-traditional shifts and workdays.
Job responsibilities will include:
Daily management of a residential program for women returning from incarceration Creating connections that foster community relationships for wraparound services to facilitate ongoing behavior change Establishing relationships with community organizations which provide clients with opportunities for mentoring, resources, and community support Demonstrating an expertise in community re-entry Operationalizing and oversee all programming Reviewing client records for placement Monitoring and assessing fidelity to the Standardized Offender Assessments - Revised (SOA-R) Monitoring compliance with the Division of Criminal Justice Community Corrections Standards and Contract requirements Maintaining staff training records Communicating with oversite and partnering agencies Providing direct supervision to all program staff On-going mentoring, coaching and training of Core Correctional Practices for staff Modeling pro-social behaviors and providing on-going behavior change feedback to clients About You Our ideal candidate will have: Motivation to work with high risk/high need clients and ability to demonstrate a healthy working alliance with clients to assist them with behavior change and risk reduction Prior leadership experience Experience working in Community Corrections Knowledge of research and interviewing techniques sufficient to be able to determine what information is needed, secure and analyze desired information, and formulate logical recommendations Consistent attention to detail and the ability to multi- task Commitment to working collaboratively within a team to ensure work is completed timely We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, or a related field.
Experience Requirement:
Three (3) years of full performance professional level experience developing, implementing, and administering programs.
Education/Experience Equivalency:
One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of posthigh school education for all classifications. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
Licensure & Certification:
None. About Everything Else Job Profile CA1714 Program Manager To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $74,276.00 - $122,555.00 Target Pay $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 annually 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. 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, national origin, 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 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, click here for English or here for Spanish.
