Salary : $92,232.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IHA 07161 8/12/2026
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OCYF - Child Welfare
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/26/2026 11:59 AM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 1575 Sherman Street, Denver CO 80203
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Division of Child Welfare: Provider Services Unit

The position is located in the Division of Child Welfare, Provider Services Unit. The Division is responsible for the ongoing implementation of child welfare services in Colorado and supervises county departments of human/social services in the administration of Child Welfare programs, as well as privately operated 24-hour care facilities, child placement agencies, day treatment facilities, and Applied Behavior Analysis Clinics. The Provider Services Unit exists to license, manage, supervise, and provide statewide oversight for privately operated 24-hour childcare facilities, agencies, and clinics to include Residential Child Care Facilities (RCCFs), Secure Residential Treatment Centers (SRTCs), Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs), Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs), Homeless Youth Shelters, Specialized Group Homes and Centers, Child Placement Agencies, Adoption Agencies, Respite Child Care Centers (RCCCs), Applied Behavior Analysis Clinics, and Day Treatment Facilities across the State of Colorado. The goals of the unit are to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the youth served in those facilities and to audit and investigate reports/allegations involving licensing violations, facility or agency culpability, and to ensure the safety of children in out-of-home placements using Volume 7 rules and regulations, the Licensing Act, and all other applicable rules and statutes.
Description of Job
This position is deemed 100% Remote Work.
About this position:

The position oversees the ABA Licensing Specialist positions responsible for the issuance of the licenses and annual renewals specifically for Applied Behavior Analysis Clinics that provide ABA therapy to children/youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The position acts as the liaison to the Colorado Behavior Analyst Licensing Board under the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as well as the liaison to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and other certifying bodies for professionals providing ABA therapy. This position is responsible for keeping current on all licensure requirements for professionals in the field of ABA in Colorado. This position supervises three Social Services - ABA Clinic Licensing Specialists within the Provider Development Unit within the Provider Services Unit. The ABA Clinic Licensing Specialists that this supervisor oversees all maintain caseloads that include Applied Behavior Analysis Clinics that specialize in ABA therapy
Summary of Job Duties:Supervision of the ABA Clinic Licensing Team
Directly supervises ABA Clinic Licensing Specialists in the Social Services class and oversees the work product of the ABA Clinic Licensing Team; meets individually with staff to problem-solve issues and discuss progress, and ensures unit processes and program policy development objectives are planned and met. Develops and revises operating procedures and desk manuals, especially as it relates to principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and best practices. Conducts interim and annual performance evaluations with unit staff and ensures workplace equity and leadership development for staff occurs. Examines licensing and other unit processes to determine if workers are consistent and efficient in implementation, reports to management when concerns are identified, and recommends solutions. Researches processes within the Department or within systems that overlap with the unit in function, i.e., background checks or zoning requirements, collects information, assesses impact to the work of the unit, and reports to management. Trains ABA clinic licensing staff on all duties associated with their position and on changing processes. Gathers input and instruction from management and creates memorandums, emails, or policies to communicate operational information internally and externally.
Quality Assurance and Technical Assistance

Evaluates the quality of programming, practices and policies, and compliance for providers of out-of-home care; specifically, conducts building and site inspections, ensures staff and care providers are supervised and trained according to their individual needs and the needs of the youth, assesses treatment planning, observes milieu, assesses behavioral interventions utilized by ABA Clinics, examines financial documentation to ensure stability of agencies and facilities and that the needs of the youth are being met, and conducts interviews with staff, parents, and youth to determine quality of care provided.
Provides or researches options for and coordinates delivery of technical assistance to licensed ABA Clinics in order to support quality care of youth and to increase their compliance with State and Federal rules, with particular focus on child protection and safety. Oversees and directs licensed ABA Clinics and their providers to improve programming to ensure the safety, care, and well-being of children receiving ABA therapy. This position is a technical assistance expert for the Division of Child Welfare in the areas of ABA Clinic licensing, child care/child welfare, and applied behavior analysis treatment planning related to these populations. Serves as a supervisor over Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, child care and child welfare treatment, and the protocols necessary to assure child safety and well-being.

Rule Development and Consultation

This position advises on interpretation of statutes and rules to the Division of Child Welfare and the Office of Children, Aging, and Community Services. This position is responsible for suggesting adjustments to rules based on changes in policies, practices, and statutes at a statewide level for providers as it relates to licensing or adoption practices. Partners with internal and external stakeholders to identify necessary rule changes to Volume 7 Colorado Code of Regulations.
Participates in the development and implementation of rules that are integrated and consistent licensing protocols within the Division of Child Welfare, as well as with other divisions and stakeholders, including the Administrative Review Division. Consults as necessary regarding these protocols with county departments of human services, and other government agencies including the Department of Public Health and Environment, the Department of Education, Colorado Department of Public Safety, Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Colorado Behavior Analyst Licensing Board under the Department of Regulatory Agencies, Health Care Policy and Financing, and the Behavioral Health Administration. Develops, tests, and refines rule review instruments in order to assure that child safety concerns are addressed. Ensures that clinic self-assessment tools are developed, treatment standards are detailed in rule, and integrated (interagency) processes are maintained and enhanced. Provides technical consultation and assistance to all Divisions responsible for out-of-home child placements to develop new rules, statutes, or revise rules in order to improve county and provider performance and to assure children's health, safety, and well-being. Initiates Volume 7 rule revisions and updates to reflect current practice and statute changes. Position is relied on to be the expert opinion on how Volume 7 is interpreted and implemented, and when Volume 7 rules need to be modified to reflect changes in evidence-based practices and research publications, especially as it relates to the Applied Behavior Analysis Clinic licenses.

Caseload Carrying and License Approvals

This position is responsible for carrying a small caseload of licensed ABA Clinics on a regular basis. Caseload carrying in a supervisory role exists to ensure supervisors are staying in touch with the provider community and the direct practice work. This allows supervisors to keep a pulse on issues impacting providers, issues of noncompliance to Volume 7 rules and regulations, and trends in the provider community that can be improved upon through the Provider Services Unit practices, policies, or rules.
Evaluates programs through the analysis of policies and procedures, behavior management and discipline, staff qualifications, medication administration, and plans for educational, community, and recreational activities, treatment and services to be provided, and sites' compliance and quality via inspections and interviews. Ensures that ABA Clinics meet mandatory requirements of the Colorado Behavior Analyst Licensing Board under DORA as well as external entities' physical space requirements, including: CDPHE, local health authorities, zoning and planning, and fire departments. Conducts annual review of staff and youth files to ensure compliance with licensing requirements. Completes reports of inspection to identify rule violations. Ensures agency response and timely correction of violations.
All other duties as assigned by leadership within the Division of Child Welfare or leadership within the Provider Development Unit or Provider Services Unit.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:
Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's in Human Services Field; RBT or Equivalent
Conditions of Employment

• Full Background CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults - Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
• Motor Vehicle Check , if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an ongoing capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc.
• Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License or a non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border
• Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date.
• Travel - This position currently works 100% remotely from home address and will be required to use a personal vehicle for frequent travel to the CDHS office, assigned agencies/facilities, and other identified locations for the purpose of related primary job duties as assigned.
  This position may be required to complete overnight travel and infrequent extended travel within the State of Colorado. Auto insurance is also required.
• Other - This position is designated as remote. Employees must maintain a home office, internet, and possibly phone service.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant's 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 CDHS.

CDHS Selection Process Explanation
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:
  
  • Relevant years of state service experience.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process
A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum quali