HEALTH PROFESSIONAL V - Pueblo Regional Center

Full Job Description

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

This work unit exists to provide a safe, secure, therapeutic setting for comprehensive/holistic care of individuals with both developmental disabilities and medical issues to include evaluation and treatment. This includes 24-hour nursing care for individuals. The emphasis is providing outstanding support and services while offering a wide range of treatment options. The focus of treatment is stabilization, increased knowledge base, increased knowledge of treatment options (i.e., medications), individual and group therapy, discharge planning, working with families, support systems for individuals, and an understanding of developmental disabilities, health/medical issues. Individuals with developmental disabilities, physical handicaps, and multiple medical diagnoses also have multiple needs in addition to mental health stabilization are treated on this at their home. Individuals are admitted for the purpose of evaluation, observation, and treatment. The unit goal is to return them to their optimal level of functioning and assist them in returning to the community as appropriate. All individuals are empowered to choose in what manner they will participate in the life of the community.

Requirements

About the Position

To ensure that personal outcomes are identified for people receiving support and services, and that with planning process attainment of outcomes is attempted in a systematic and person-centered way, utilizing existing (and to be realized) resources to the maximum.

Compliance With Agency Requirements.

Advocates and oversees processes to support personal outcomes, documentation, staff activities to confirm compliance to Person’s requirements, federal standards; Division Regulations, agency policy and procedures, and to preserve funding resources.

Monitors delivery of services to assure constant habilitation training occurs throughout the day through formal and informal methods.

Observations recorded using Monitor database and other recording systems, while program compliance and follow-through evaluated through periodic file reviews.

Outcome.

Annually (or as needed) completes the Person Focused Worksheet to discover preferred Outcomes of the people receiving supports and services.

Facilitate as needed to ensure development of needed support and services to help the person obtain their desired Outcomes. Co-facilitate and/or write the Individualized

Plan process with the Case Manager assigned

Adaptive Daily Living Skills.

• Assesses, develops, revises, and delegates the implementation of individual adaptive daily living skill programs.
• Effectiveness is evaluated by direct observation; input from Team members, and the person’s responses to programming efforts.

Appointing Authority.

• Provide direct supervision and appointing authority to Health Care Tech IVs in the provision of support for obtaining outcomes relating to work, recreation, leisure, and money management.
• Provide second level supervision for up to 22 para-professional FTEs assigned to the living area through direct and delegated authority.
• This also includes general oversight of several units, including environment, budget, and response to licensure deficiencies

Training.

• Assures through direct or delegated authority the training of employees in the therapeutic strategies and techniques as required for compliance to written programs, rules and regulations, policy and procedure, or internal operating.

Service and Support.

• Provide hands-on support for people and staff as needed to ensure continuity of services and supports and to assist

Duty Officer.

• Be available for agency Duty Officer, to consult with staff after hours.
• Responsible for making administrative decisions and intervention decisions for people receiving support and services as well as staff.

Other Duties as Assigned.

• Will need to drive to various group homes, will take or assist people on outings, to court dates or other appointments.
• Travel between group homes and transport individuals as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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:

• Experience supervising staff to include operating in a leadership capacity, providing performance evaluations, hiring, and providing progressive discipline.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field.
• Experience in HCBS-DD Waiver implementation.
• Experience in program management.
• Good work history.
• Relevant years of state service experience.

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 on-going 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 an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border.

Shift Work . Will be required to be in contact with subordinates on all shifts to provide support needed. Will also serve as duty officer to consult with staff after hours. Travel.

Must travel between group homes and transport individuals as needed. Position is required to use a State vehicle to transport residents.

When not transporting individuals, this person may drive a State vehicle or choose to drive their own vehicle.

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:

• Disclose that information on the application.

• Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

• Provide your employee number from your 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 qualifications screening process.

You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."

You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit.

Your Work Experience/Job Duties

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.

If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

Appeal Rights

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

• You can find the official appeal form here.

• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

  • By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or

  • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, 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.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• At (303) 866-3300, or

• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage
  

Additional Information

• How to apply to the State of Colorado(Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available)

• The Assessment Process

• For additional recruiting questions, please contact araceli.diaz@state.co.us

About Us & Benefits

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join 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.

Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. 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 Plan 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

• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center

• 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.

Our Values

We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve.

We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

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.

ADA Accommodations

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.

This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_ada@state.co.us.

EEO Statement

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services.

Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives 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.

Additional Support For Your Application

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g.

uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time).

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