Project Coordinator Human Trafficking Unit

Department Information

This position is open to Colorado residents only.

The position is grant funded through September 30, 2025. An appointed candidate will be required to sign a waiver of retention rights.

An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

Our Mission

• Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.

Our Vision

• Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.

Our Core Values

• Unity, Honor, Service

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CDPS is an equal opportunity employer.

CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer.

Why Do I Love My Job at CDPS

At CDPS we nurture a people centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!

Careers with a purpose:

If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!

We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.

You'll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!

When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.

Unmatched Benefits:

We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training, and professional development opportunities!

Did you know that only 15% of employers offer a defined contribution plan? CDPS offers unmatched retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans.

The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.

CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation, sick leave, and wellness days.

Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.

Additional benefits we offer include free ECO passes for qualifying State employees within the RTD service area, and reduced college tuition at CSU Global.

Description of Job

ABOUT THE WORK UNIT

The Office for Victims Programs (OVP) exists to improve the physical and emotional recovery of Colorado's crime victims and to restore victims' confidence in the criminal justice system. To achieve this goal, the unit conducts the following statewide activities:

• Development, implementation, and enforcement of the Standards for the administration of victim programs;

• Investigation, mediation and enforcement of compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements to protect the rights of crime victims;

• Development of public policy initiatives for victim services in Colorado, including coordination and collaboration with state and local public and private non-profit and governmental victim service agencies;

• Training and education;

• Administration of four federal formula grants, two federal discretionary grants, and one state grant program;

• Staffing of the Crime Victim Services Advisory Board, which has statutory responsibilities and funding recommendation responsibilities;

• Data collection and reporting to the legislature, the general public and the federal government;

• Administration of the Sexual Assault Victim Emergency payment program; which includes the review and authorization of payments for forensic medical exams and medical costs in certain situations; and,

• Staffing of the Colorado Human Trafficking Council (CHTC), which has statutory responsibilities for policy recommendations to the General Assembly.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Human Trafficking Project Coordinator will be responsible for the overall continued refinement of the project under the Improving Outcomes grant award. This includes staffing a working group within the CHTC, supporting the of a statewide Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) Toolkit, delivery of training curricula developed for this project, cultivating and providing technical assistance to MDTs, collaborating with sub-grantees, and coordinating a major event (MDT Summit). This position will also support the overall work of the HT Team at DCJ and support the work of the CHTC.

This position will report to the Human Trafficking Program Manager position, who has the overall responsibility for the Human Trafficking Program. However, since there are numerous advisory committees of the CHTC, this position will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating the work of two joint advisory committees (The MDT Working Group and the MDT Coordinator Advisory Group) to ensure that all grant activities under the advisory committees purview are accomplished. This will include being the primary author of the section in the CHTC's Annual Report dedicated to documenting the progress of these advisory committees and the Improving Outcomes grant project.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Attendance at the Lakewood office is required two days a week every week at a minimum as well as to required in person meetings.

• Travel may be required during work hours throughout the state.

• This position will work within a hybrid model of home, office, and the field. The position will need to be flexible in their worksite location.

• Office 95%; travel 5%

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide Training and Technical Assistance for Implementation of the Statewide MDT Toolkit

This position will coordinate any necessary revisions to the statewide MDT Toolkit with policies and procedures that outline a consistent multidisciplinary approach in addressing human trafficking of children/youth. In Phase 2 of the project, the position will work with and support existing MDTs as they beta test the MDT Toolkit in their communities, and will be responsible for updating or refining the toolkit based on the findings of the Evaluation Team on the beta test. Beta testing will include providing TTA to regional MDTs on how best to adopt the MDT Toolkit into their processes. This will involve continued partnership with members of the MDT advisory committees, a community non-profit and the Survivor Leadership Advisory Board. In Phase 3, the position will support the establishment of 1-2 new MDTs and will utilize the resources and training created in the MDT Toolkit. This will include being responsible for delivery of all training curricula created to accompany the MDT Toolkit.

Coordinate the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Working Group and MDT Coordinator Advisory Group of the CHT

Responsible for facilitating the established MDT Coordinator Advisory Group and the MDT Working Group, advisory committees of the CHTC. This will include the recruitment of community stakeholders, members from existing MDTs across the state and other subject-matter experts. Position will develop work plans, timelines, schedule meetings, set agendas and direct work product for the two advisory committees. This will include the coordination of monthly meetings of the MDT Coordinator Advisory Group, with a focus on beta testing the existing MDT Toolkit for the state of Colorado and providing relevant training and technical assistance for MDTs. Once a quarter, this position will facilitate the regular monthly MDT Coordinator Advisory Group as a combined session with the MDT Working Group. This position will also maintain an MDT listserv that will connect all existing MDT members together and help foster a space for the sharing of ideas, working together, and problem solving together on similar issues.

This position will need to implement all event logistics for one Summit. In consultation with the Human Trafficking Program Manager and the rest of the Human Trafficking (HT) Team, this position will execute all event logistics, including coordination of venue and vendors, agenda development, provide input into the guest list of stakeholders, and coordination of presenters. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in any field AND two (2) years of professional project management and/or coordination experience.

OR

A Master's or higher degree from an accredited college or institution in criminal justice, public health, social work, public administration, human/social services or closely related field AND one (1) years of professional project management and/or coordination experience.

OR

Six (6) years of professional project management and/or coordination experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity, including the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.

• Collaboration

• Professional, enthusiastic, positive attitude, able to collaborate, communicate and cooperate with multiple cross-functional partners.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner.

• Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders in situations which may be politically sensitive.

• Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate the work of others.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

• Interest/experience in the human trafficking field.

• Expertise on human trafficking issues.

• Experience working in a government setting.

• Experience facilitating large and small groups.

• Good working knowledge of the Criminal Justice system.

• Experience leading or working within a Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT).

• Experience with curriculum development or the development of policies/protocols.

• Working knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems.

• Experience coordinating large events.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search and a reference check.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. 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 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: 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. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

NOTIFICATIONS

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Christine Moreno, christine.moreno@state.co.us

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION

• Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.

• 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.

• Comparative Analysis Steps may include:

• Structured application review by a panel of SMEs.

• Written sample of previous work.

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