School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Consultant

Full Job Description

Colorado Department of Education – What We Do
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.

As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education, CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.

CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.

CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.

Why Work For CDE
The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!
The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:

• Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.
• Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.
• Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals
• Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) www.copera.org
• Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)
• Paid professional development opportunities

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.

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.

Requirements

Work Environment:
This position is Full-time, Grant-funded (subject to available funding), and Hybrid (Remote/Home Office, with a requirement to report to the Work location per business needs). This position is dependent upon ongoing grant funding.

• Office hours are typically Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm.
• Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs.
• Occasional Travel for in-person meetings/trainings, including overnight travel, required within the State of Colorado across all borders
• A Remote (Home) office is required
• Required to report to the work location per business needs

Essential Functions (ADAAA)LIGHT/Office environment - Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs.

of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands exceed those of Sedentary work.

Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree (while traveling or providing technical assistance).

• DL Not Required: Required to independently obtain and determine means to complete travel requirements. (For positions that only report to CDE locations and can use public transportation to complete that.)

Position Summary:
The Colorado Department of Education’s vision is to create equitable educational environments where all students and staff in Colorado thrive. School-Based Mental Health Professionals provide comprehensive social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health support in schools and Districts. The School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMHS) Grant aims to address the shortage of School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) providers in Colorado. In this position, you will partner with higher education institutions, state agencies, community partners and local education providers to develop recruitment and retention strategies, training for graduate SBMH supervisors and help in the re-specialization of clinical workers for school-based roles.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders such as higher education institutions, state agencies, community partners, and local education providers to recruit and retain SBMH providers and re-specialize private and/or community-based clinicians.

• Partner with Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Educator Talent Licensing Office to expedite re-specialization licenses.

• Engage with diverse national, state and local professional groups to support recruitment efforts.

• Develop and expand recruitment strategies and create targeted strategies for SBMH providers, including but not limited to offering move-in stipends.

• Collaborate with professionals to develop and deliver training in culturally responsive supervision practices tailored for SBMH supervisors, ensuring inclusivity and relevance in supervisory approaches.

• Draft Annual Progress Reports of Colorado’s recruitment, retention and respecialization of the SBMH providers.

• Develop a plan for the distribution of training stipends to SBMH supervisors.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in school-based mental health or a related field.
• And at least 3-5 years of experience supervising and/or managing school-based mental health professionals.
• Must hold an active school-based mental health license with CDE.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS:
Qualifications for Success in the Position:

• Must hold an active school-based mental health license with CDE.
• Experience in organizational leadership.
• Proficiency in project management, including stakeholder collaboration and milestone tracking to attain project objectives.
• Strong communication skills with diverse professional groups.
• Experience in training and supporting professionals on culturally responsive, inclusive practices and fostering equity in school-based mental health or related fields.
• Strong attention to detail (proofing work, spelling, grammar, formatting, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively balance quality of work and productivity expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers (e.g. school districts, other CDE units).
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work to accommodate and meet the changing needs of the department and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and exhibit a proactive approach to work.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems and recommend solutions prior to the standard being jeopardized.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as on a team.

Conditions of Employment (Required):

• Must hold an active school-based mental health license with CDE.
• Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check.
• Ability and willingness to independently determine, obtain means, and complete required travel for meetings and trainings.
• Occasional Travel for in-person meetings/trainings, including overnight travel, required within the State of Colorado across all borders.
• Work extended schedule per business needs.
• Report to work location per business needs.
• DL Not Required: Required to independently determine and obtain means to complete travel requirements.
• Sign the acknowledgment form that this position is funded through grant funds and subject to availability.

Additional Information

Complete Applications must include:

• Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS.
• Resume: Required - Please attach your resume to this application.

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.

Email Address:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity
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, a 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.

The Colorado Department of Education 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 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 hr@cde.state.co.us.