Clinical Security Officer II (Transportation) - Ft. Logan

Full Job Description

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

About Us:

The Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHHIFL) is expanding our hospital by adding 16 forensic beds to our current 138 patient beds.

This expansion will assist in our mission of providing Colorado with the best behavioral health care available.

CMHHIFL is dedicated to meeting the needs of the community by providing mental health treatment to the adult population in the metro area.

The mission of CMHHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to adults with complex, serious and persistent mental illness within the resources available.

CMHHIFL is dedicated to promoting Trauma Informed Care and promoting the implementation of Trauma Informed Practices within the organization

*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

Our Culture & Environment

We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.

Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

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Requirements

About the this unit:

Support Services works to interface with internal customers, community agencies, vendors, and community groups to meet the goals and objectives of support functions, hospital operations, and safety and security at CMHHIFL.

The Safety Department exists to maintain the safety , security, and transportation needs of the CMHHIFL hospital. . Duties of the Safety Department include maintaining a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors, providing assistance to the

clinical staff in the various types of patient treatment programs, assisting with the management of aggressive/assaultive individuals, and monitoring and evaluating the impact of applicable laws and regulations.

The Safety Department staff follows accepted practices including policies and procedures.

The department supports patient care and the safety of buildings, grounds, equipment, occupants, and internal physical systems.

This work unit reports and resolves situations that pose a threat to life, health, or property.

Job Assignment / Purpose of Position:

Job Duties:

To lead and assist in provision of a safe environment in which patients of civil commitment may be transported to/from on-grounds and off-grounds appointments, hospital activities, and other meetings and/or required transportation needs by oversight of trained personnel.

CSO Transportation staff will provide necessary movements to and from medical appointments, cafeteria treatment mall, clinical activities, court visitations, personal appointments of therapeutic needs, in partnership with appropriate additional hospital personnel/nursing/clinical staff as required.

Visitation support will be provided as available.

Assist in Supervision of Communications Staff and Transport Team Staff:

This position assists to provide work leaders duties to include the monitoring and supporting work standards of the CYSO/Transport Team staff in conjunction with the CSO III and/or the appointing authority.

Train, mentor and coach staff in assuring implementation of CYSO/Transport Team policy and procedures.

Ensures sufficient coverage on each shift is available for assignment by scheduling and rearranging schedules to meet the minimum requirement to maintain business needs in conjunction with departmental standards.

Communicates scheduled assignments and changes to the Transport Team CSO III and Director of Safety and/or Chief Support Services Officer.

Interview applicants and recommend selections for hire, promotion, and/or transfer.

Ensure all interactions with staff and patients are professional, clear, consistent, and transparent to establish and maintain the level and quality of communication, fostering support of facility goals and objectives.

Transport of Patients/Escorting Patient(s) to Designated Activities/Appointments:

To provide safe, efficient, coordinated patient care transport via escorting patients and providing observational, direct site line, and/or physical control (as a last resort) of patients in provision of patient movement to/from designation of on grounds and off grounds activities and appointments.

As a work lead, provides training/modeling to subordinate staff on departmental protocols regarding patient transportation.

Scheduling:

Assists Transport Team CSO III in scheduling coordination responsibilities of the Transport Team and Communications/Operators.

As a member of the Transport Team, ensure on-going communication with Nursing Department and Clinical Staff to provide scheduling services needed for CMHHIFL patients.

Ensures appropriate relaying of information between Nursing Department and Transport Team staff. Assists in the supervision of staffing patterns for completion of patient-related transports.

Ensures the reservations of transportation are completed for all patient-related transports while on shift.

Ensures communication amongst staff in different departments maintains a positive, pro-active approach to avoid missed transports.

In the assisting supervision of the Operators, must ensure appropriate communication with the Safety Department for any coverage responsibilities given the 24/7 nature of the positions and emergency operations associated, in addition to the cross coverage coordination with the CYSO team within the Safety Department.

Searches and Other Duties as Assigned:

Following transports, this position will ensure adequate patient searches are completed prior to the patient returning to the unit. Furthermore, in addition to searches and the work assignments listed above, the position will perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

*** Please read the entire job announcement and follow all of the instructions prior to completing the application. You must provide documentation to be given credit for it. There will be no exceptions on timelines to provide documentation. All documentation must be uploaded- this is the first evaluation in the selection process***

Note:
Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the examination process. You should ensure that your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum and preferred qualifications, as well as the job duties and the highly desired competencies. Take the time to adequately address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• One (1) year of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

Substitutions: Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

These positions are not sedentary positions. Employees are typically on their feet during the entire shift. Staff must be able to complete, pass, and participate in CPI techniques for patient management needs. Please take into account your physical ability in relation to the essential job duties when applying for this job.


Preferred Qualifications:

• College education in a behavioral health and/or justice related field.

• Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained within a secure residential facility and/or a behavioral health setting

• Experience utilizing verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques. Experience in motivating and managing staff

• Experience in scheduling for a 24/7 entity as a shift lead

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail

Highly Desirable Competencies

• Ability to work well interpersonally with key stakeholders.

• Ability to communicate well with constituents regardless of position and authority

• Flexibility in leadership style

• Proven record of accountability

  Excellent written communication and public speaking skills

• Ability to problem solve and execute decisions

• Ability to work in a complex political environment

• Ability for self-motivation

• Positive role model

• Teamwork focused

Work Environment:


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).

Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.

Must possess a valid, unrestricted CO. Driver's License

Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO), and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.

Shift Work, subject to assigned Shift

Travel: Transportation of youth in state vehicles travel to assigned training and/or alternate work sites.

The Diana Screen®, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained.

At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority.

The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether the candidate is selected

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.

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 acknowledgment of the department’s action.

Additional Information

How to Apply

How to apply to the State of Colorado

The Assessment Process

For Statewide Hiring Freeze NON-EXEMPTED position ONLY:

This job offer is contingent upon funding availability from all sources, including state and federal (if applicable), to start or continue.

About Us & Benefits:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS).

Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado.

In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planwww.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• BenefitHub state employee discount program

• Employee Wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more

information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.

Our Values:

We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.

Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

ADAA Accommodations: CDHS 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 ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.

~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~