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Diversion Program Lead
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- Adults
- English
Youth Program Leader I/II - Teen Nights & Youth Council
City of Thornton —Thornton, CO
- $16.19 - $22.90 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Wellness program
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Youth/Teen Leader I/II - General Programs
Commerce City —Commerce City, CO
- $17.06 - $22.15 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
BCT Partners - Lead Head Start Program Specialist
BCT Partners, LLC —Denver, CO
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Before Care Lead Youth Development Specialist-Murphy Creek P-8 Club
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver —Denver, CO
- From $23.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Teaching Certification
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
Program Lead Out of School Time
YMCA of Metropolitan Denver —Denver, CO
- $19.79 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- 11+ years
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
Youth Ministry Leader
Crestview Church —Boulder, CO
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Mentoring
- Flexible schedule
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Youth Program Leader - Aftercare / Enrichment
EVERGREEN PARK AND RECREATION DIST —Evergreen, CO
- $15.87 - $21.99 an hour
- Seasonal
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
Program Leader - After School Childcare
Foothills Park & Recreation District —Lakewood, CO
- $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Wellness program
- Flexible schedule
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Worship Leader (Full-Time) – Youth Ministry Responsibilities
Redeemer Baptist Church —Aurora, CO
- $40,000 - $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- In-person
- Teaching
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
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School Age Program Leader - Lafayette
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BOULDER VALLEY —Lafayette, CO
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Employee assistance program
- Retirement plan
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Diversion Program Lead

Arapahoe County, CO -
Littleton, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$66,010.10 - $99,015.02 a year

Qualifications

Patient treatment planning
Client assessment in therapy
Individual crisis management
Client assessment in social work
Family counseling
Client relationship development
Community resource coordination in health services social work
Mental health resources facilitation
Client management
Working with families
Meeting facilitation
Youth counseling
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Experience working with families with children
Working with youth

Full Job Description

Job Number: 726
Salary: $66,010.10 - $99,015.02
Department/Office: District Attorney
Division: District Attorney's Office
Location: 1690 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, CO, 80120
Job Type: Salary Full-Time
Posting Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 08/27/2026

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home.

Program Leads in the Diversion Counseling Program (DCP) oversee specific programming for target populations. This Program Lead will work directly with juveniles and their families.

A primary duty of this role will include completing intake assessments for all juvenile cases referred to DCP. As part of the intake process, the Program Lead will meet with youth (ages 10 to 17) and their families to assess appropriateness for DCP and complete the screening and assessments used for case planning.

Additionally, the Program Lead will also provide thorough case management services for juvenile cases that fall into the 3 following categories:

competency concerns have been raised
sex offense charges are involved
families are, or need to be, engaged with multiple systems and agencies that can be complicated to navigate (ex: Department of Human Services, school systems, community mental health agencies, etc.).

The person succeeding in this role is passionate about working with youth and families, confident leading multi-disciplinary teams, knowledgeable and experienced in navigating complex systems, and enjoys creating and maintaining professional relationships to the benefit of their clients.

NOTE: This position follows a 4/10 compressed workweek schedule, with employees working four 10‑hour days each week.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

The Program Lead develops, executes, and leads specific program priorities within the Diversion Counseling Program. This role will optimize productivity and nurture program success from inception to completion.

DUTIES:

Carries a reduced caseload to focus on providing services for program success.
Implement high-level program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives.
Develop and update policy and procedure to reflect best practices, transparency, efficiencies, and consistency.
Plan and execute events or activities under the designated areas of leadership.
Train and support staff in accessing and using programming under the designated programs.
Create the strategy for collecting and reporting on data and other metrics related to the use and effectiveness of designated programs.
Assist leadership with budgeting and financial tracking related to designated programs.
Assist leadership on further program development and special projects related to supporting or expanding The Diversion Counseling Program.
Schedules, administers and supports committee work related to designated programs.
May assist with grant writing and management.

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

Considerable knowledge of: counseling theories, techniques and treatment modalities, assessment and crisis management.
Experience creating and implementing treatment plans. Ability to coordinate with community agencies/resources, facilitate meetings with outside providers on behalf of the client, understand and explain clinical issues and program components to clients, families and outside agencies, analyze problems, make recommendations for effect solutions, establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Effective oral and written communication skills, works as a member of a high-functioning, self-directed team.
Organizational and self-management skills.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required in counseling, couples and family’s therapy, social work or closely related human services field.
5+ years of progressively responsible counseling duties involving direct service provision with adults, juveniles, and families.
Any equivalent combination of related work experience and education will be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) preferred
Mental Health Licensure

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The majority of work is provided in a standard office environment. Opportunities to provide community service, day and overnight experiential therapy, restorative justice and various other modalities are incorporated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Spends 90% of the time sitting and 10% of the time either standing or walking.
Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.
Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Below, please list any special physical demands associated with this position. For instance, exposure to hazardous environments, blood borne pathogens, extreme heat/cold, use of power equipment or machinery, wearing of PPE (personal protective equipment).

Definitions:

Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

** Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.

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