CCCAP County Monitoring (CM) Specialist
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Salary
$59,460.00 - $68,400.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
QAA 06497 06.24.2026
Department
Department of Early Childhood
Opening Date
06/25/2026
Closing Date
7/9/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
710 S. Ash Street, Denver, CO 80246
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Jenny Nguyen, Jenny.n.nguyen@state.co.us.
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
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.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED
NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, and building an economy that works for everyone
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
We offer a generous benefits package including:
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Medical, dental, and vision plans
State paid life insurance policy
Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution)
Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
State paid short-term disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Credit Union membership
Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits. Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . For more information, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service?
This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule (a combination of in-office and remote workplace). Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, community-informed, data-driven, high-quality, and equitable early childhood system that supports the care, education, and well-being of all Colorado's young children, their families, and early childhood professionals in all settings. CDEC provides access to collaborative, coordinated, quality early childhood programs and support to children, families, and early care professionals in an effort to best prepare Coloradans for future success. CDEC works with many partners, including parents, schools, child care providers, Early Childhood Councils, counties, Community Centered Boards, early intervention service providers, family resources centers, county human services, county public health, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to provide high-quality early childhood and family support programs.
The purpose of the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) is to provide eligible households with access to high-quality, affordable child care that supports healthy child development and school readiness while promoting household self-sufficiency and informed child care choices. CCCAP provides child care assistance to low-income families who are working, searching for employment, are in training or secondary-education programs, or are participating in the Colorado Works Program, or families that have an open child welfare case. Funding through CCCAP is intended to support low-income families who are working, searching for work, or in school while providing high-quality early learning opportunities for children 0-13 years of age in a variety of early childhood settings such as licensed child care centers, preschools, child care homes, and before and after-school programs.
The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) administers and monitors the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) subsidy statewide. The purpose of the CCCAP is to provide support for low-income working families by providing child care assistance and promoting quality early learning environments. The CCCAP is a state-supervised, county-administered program supported by the Child Care Automated Tracking System (CHATS). The CCCAP's goal is to build a child care subsidy program that is child-focused, family-friendly, and fair to providers. The priority of the CCCAP team is to provide counties with the guidance, support, training, and tools needed to administer the CCCAP at the county level.
Description of Job
Class Code & Classification Description: (New)
H1T3XXSocial Services Specialist I (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-hr-professionals/job-classifications/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-h1t) II
What you'll be doing:
This position exists to support the Division and the Program Services Unit in implementing program integrity strategies and programmatic directives in the county administration of the CCCAP by providing statewide monitoring of the subsidy program to ensure compliance with applicable federal laws, state statutes, and CDEC regulations for the CCCAP, recommending county training needs and performance improvement initiatives, and managing corrective action measures based on guidance outlined in federal and state regulations, state statute, the State Plan, the MOU, CCCAP regulations to ensure the appropriateness of benefits and services delivered by the 64 county departments of social/human services. This position works alongside one other Social Services Specialist III position and the CM Team Lead to ensure accuracy and compliance with performance measures, regulations, and requirements as outlined above, and to align with CCCAP memos, operational manuals, and training consistently based on Division standards, the regulations outlined above, and CCCAP procedures. This position uses their knowledge of the CCCAP to provide policy and procedural guidance in conducting monitoring and compliance activities and overseeing county operations for adherence to applicable federal and state directives and applicable county policies regarding county eligibility determinations, providers, CHATS data entry, and fraud prevention and detection through county monitoring visits, case reviews, reviews of county-level reviews, and data reports. This knowledge is used to inform the training unit to provide informal technical assistance methods or the development of formal training curricula. Additional position duties include, but are not limited to:
Ensure counties administer CCCAP responsibly to ensure that statutory requirements are met and that adequate information regarding the use of public funds is provided while assuring these efforts are not a burden to families using the program.
Evaluate the internal controls established by counties and the results of county efforts to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse.
Monitor county review processes to ensure internal controls follow CCCAP regulations and guidelines, align with CCCAP review standards and expectations, and meet the expected assurances identified in the county-level case review process.
Tracks county compliance based on performance indicators through data analysis and reports to monitor county performance and identify areas of non-compliance or high risk.
Utilizes data to make informed recommendations to the CCCAP CM Team Lead, CCCAP Program Services Unit Manager, and CCCAP leadership regarding county compliance, performance, and associated risk.
Monitors county compliance with CCCAP requirements by ensuring errors identified through audits, internal reviews (including quality assurance and monitoring), and county-level reviews are addressed and resolved in a timely manner, and ensures actions are taken to prevent the recurrence of errors.
Manages tracking and resolution of errors for assigned counties to ensure areas of non-compliance are addressed in a timely manner and meet the requirements of the Program
Provides technical assistance to county staff regarding implementation of the CCCAP state and federal statute, rules and regulations, and best practices for county operations;
Delivers technical assistance or training using the CHATS Help Desk, email, telephone, in person meetings, webinars, or the creation of manuals and desk aids;
Coordinates with the division training and instructional design team to develop training in response to recurring or frequent technical assistance needs;
Communicates with county staff and CCCAP administrators to share information on applying rules and policy consistently;
Manages schedule and deadlines, including monitoring calendars to review reports, scheduling appropriate meetings and follow-up related to county monitoring visits, and other monitoring efforts;
Completes monitoring activities, including county visits, to investigate county practices to ensure issues, problems, or violations are not occurring, or to expose problems and violations that were not previously known, and communicates outcomes verbally or in writing to the CCCAP CM Team Lead or Program Services Unit Manager and others as needed;
Recommends actions to be taken to correct problems and violations when discovered and monitors adoption of recommendations to ensure future compliance;
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Experience Only: Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to H uman Services, Social Services, Early Childhood programs, and/or Quality Assurance of these programs. M ust have at least two (2) years of experience in a public benefit assistance program . OR, Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to H uman Services, Social Services, Early Childhood programs, and/or Quality Assurance of these programs, AND two ( 2) years of experience in a public benefit assistance program. A total of seven (6) years of experience and educational credits combined. Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application and in the supplemental questions. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section and supplemental questions of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. Substitutions: Additional related experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education in a related field may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis. DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods. Preferred Qualifications:
State of Colorado experience related to the duties of this position
At least two years of experience working with the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)
Experience/Familiarity with CCCAP rules and regulations
Knowledge of CHATS and ATS systems
Understanding of and ability to use Google functionality, including Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Slides.
Experience with conducting monitoring activities and/or responding to audit findings or reviews for a public assistance program, preferably the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
Highly Desired
Experience working with the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) OR another benefit assistance program
Experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting data from multiple sources to form a conclusion and identify recommendations to address violations of policy/procedure.
Experience providing technical assistance and/or training to multiple stakeholders in a variety of settings to address concerns and/or violations of policy.
Experience documenting program violations and translating them into recommendations and action plans based on program policies and regulations.
Conditions of Employment:
Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.
Employees who have been disciplined, terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply) (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
A complete CDEC Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, and how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.Comparative Analysis Process
The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.
Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.
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.
Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement
If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.
ADAAA Accommodations: CDEC 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 the HR Business Partner, Jenny Nguyen @Jenny.n.nguyen@state.co.us.
The Department does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.
Technical Assistance:
If you experience difficulty in uploading or attaching documents to your online application, or for any other technical difficulties, call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 anytime between 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
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.
IF NOT APPLYING ON-LINE, SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Online applications are strongly preferred. If you are unable to submit an online application, please reach out to the contact listed. Please note, all applications must be received by the closing date listed on the job posting.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION: Jenny.n.nguyen@state.co.us METHODS OF APPOINTMENT: Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
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State of Colorado
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