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City and County of Denver
Youth Intake Specialist
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
$50,374 / year median in Colorado
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Youth Intake Specialist City and County of Denver
- 3.6 Denver, CO Job Details Full-time $25.30
- $37.
- 37.
- Saturday, shift hours are 12:00 p.m.
- 10:00 p.m. There is a shift differential for the swing shift, from 6:00 p.m.
- 10:00 p.
Please note:
Downtown parking expenses are the responsibility of the employee. We o ff er a flexible spending account op t ion speci fi cally for parking; if you elect this op t ion , you can use pre- tax dollars for parking. We also o ff er a City-sponsored RTD EcoPass to all City employees
- allowing the use of public transportation for free as a City Employee.
DATA HRY MDT
is to identify the presence of, or risk for exploitation/human trafficking among all youth referred to the MDT and apply a victim-centered and trauma informed response. Intake Specialists when completing RONI Intake will assess for risk of exploitation/human trafficking, and assign Youth Outreach Specialists cases deemed high-risk, which requires regular engagement with the youth in the community, providing safety planning, and harm-reduction, with the overall goal of intervention and prevention of human trafficking and exploitation. There will be a collaborative effort in providing the youth and family support between the Youth Outreach Specialists and Intake Specialists. We are looking for candidates who have previous experience working with youth and families, performing coordinated case management services for youth that included outreach to youth/families, screening and assessment, case planning, crisis response, and ongoing case coordination to support youth/family engagement. As a Youth Intake Specialist, you will expect to: Take the initial runaway police report, complete various screening tools to determine next steps, and complete any additional follow-up reports. Assist parent(s)/guardian(s) with making report to law enforcement if exigent circumstances exist that would require a law enforcement response. Provide community members with overview of RONI Project as well as resources within the community when dealing with a youth who regularly runs away or is identified as high-risk for exploitation or human trafficking. Case management and direct support to youth and families. Operate as the conduit for c ontinued communication with identified service providers, parent(s)/guardian(s). Use critical thinking and decision skills for crisis response and case coordination . Respond and immediately determine next steps during crisis situations. Maintain accurate , organized information , data input . Documentation in various department databases. Case management and provide coordinated services with diverse communities with a focus on youth and families as a team member of ONS. Assist as needed with agency project deadlines and reports with a team-based approach. What You'll Bring We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level. Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: Prior experience and strong passion to serve the public, working with youth and families with coordinated case management services. Excellent and effective communication skills with diverse communities. Language skills, ideally be bilingual (Spanish), written and oral fluency. Professionalism, competence, and calmness under emergency and stressful situations, yet ability to show empathy and compassion with boundaries. Ability to adapt and be flexible to pivot with possible changes and priorities. This includes work schedules and working non-traditional hours/days. Experience and ability to use MS Office Suite.Required Minimum Qualifications Education requirement:
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, Child Development, or a related field.Experience Requirement:
One (1) year of experience implementing behavioral and/or educational programs for youth and assisting in developing and implementing treatment plans.Education/Experience Equivalency:
One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.License/Certifications:
Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab): Resume Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until August 2, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than August 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM. About Everything Else Job Profile CS2670 Youth Counselor To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $25.30- $37.96 Target Pay $25.30
- $37.