Social Work/Counselor I - Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons

Full Job Description

Requirements

Social Workers shall identify, plan, care for and meet the identified emotional and social needs of each resident to enhance resident psycho-social health and well-being. This position supports the Social Services Director by providing dynamic, comprehensive, and integrated care to meet residents’ physical, emotional, and mental health needs, ensuring psychosocial well-being through assessments, individualized care plans, program coordination, advocacy, and compliance with applicable regulations, while serving as a key resource linking residents, families, staff, and the community.

Job Duties:

• Interviews, gathers and compiles background data to complete social history/assessment, treatment planning and implementation for delivery of social services to residents, families and significant others.
• Completes PHQ-9 depression screen and BIMS cognitive assessment quarterly.
• Completes MDS 3.0 assessment initially, quarterly and at change of condition.
• Performs assessment for special situations such as suicide ideation, elopement, safe smoking.
• Assess resident's needs, concerns, issues and remarks using active listening.
• Identifies solutions in the form of counseling, therapy or social services interventions for resident, through supervision and consultation.
• Provides education and counseling to decrease any personal, emotional or general concerns that might limit or reduce full utilization of services within the facility.
• Makes referrals to hospice services, psychological counseling services, ancillary services and other community resources such as diabetic footwear, handicap-parking pass etc. as needed.
• Discharge planning
• Attends meetings with interdisciplinary team, as needed
• Other duties assigned

Qualifications

AND

Special Qualifications:
Undergraduate Degree in Social Services required by CMS, VA and CDPHE

• Experience working in social work
• Training relating to mental health and/or trauma
• Experience as a veteran or working with a veteran population

FULL BACKGROUND CHECK: This position will have direct contact with vulnerable persons (as defined by C.R.S.27-90-111: "Direct contact" means providing face-to-face care, training, supervision, counseling, consultation, or medication assistance to vulnerable persons, regardless of the level of supervision of the department employee.

"Direct contact" may include positions in which persons have access to or unsupervised time with clients or patients, including but not limited to maintenance personnel, housekeeping staff, kitchen staff, and security personnel.)

Full background checks include:

• CBI & FBI fingerprint check, Colorado Court Database check, Medicare Fraud Database, TRAILS Database check.
• This position will also provide direct care to vulnerable adults requiring a CAPS check (as defined by C.R.S. 26-3.1-101, position provides services & support care to at-risk/vulnerable adults, including case management, clergy, physical or mental health services, safety or welfare services

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

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.

Must complete and pass TB test and any other vaccinations as required by the facility.

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.

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 that 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 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 acknowledgment 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.

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