STATE TEACHER I-CMHHIP

Full Job Description

As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century, Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a leading employer, provider of quality mental health services, and a community partner. CMHHIP is a 24 hour behavioral health acute care facility that is intended to provide a safe, secure, and therapeutic setting for patients with both psychiatric and medical issues. The services provided include evaluation and treatment for patients who are severely mentally ill, and the goal of this facility is to return patients to their optimal level of functioning and assist them in returning to the community as appropriate.

Requirements

This position is full time on-site at CMHHIP, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change.

About the Position:

This position exists to provide educational programming for adolescent and adult forensic patients.

The primary need is to provide special education services and case management for youth 12-21 with disabilities.

This position provides educational experiences that are integral to patient therapy allowing many patients to advance their knowledge, learn coping skills related to their disability, and study for their GED.

In addition, federal legislation such as the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the state of Colorado's Exceptional Children's Educational Act (ECEA) mandate a free and appropriate education for individuals under the age of twenty-two and or patients with Individualized Educational Plans.

This position allows us to better meet our legal obligations to patients such as maintaining Individualized Education Plans and providing educational programming to patients.

Duties in this position include:

Instruction:

• Provides formal academic and therapeutic individual and group instruction to adolescents and adults in the areas of prosocial education, affective education, computer education, competency restoration for special needs, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), special education, remedial education, GED, and general academic education

• Individualizes education to meet the needs of the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Medical Records/Assessment/Monitoring:

• Provides treatment team with formal and informal assessments of individual student’s' academic, social, affective, and job-related needs

• Develops an individualized Education Plan and plan of care with measurable goals, objectives, and interventions

• Monitors student progress and behaviors within the education program and records weekly/monthly progress and observations through designated electronic health records

• Utilizes learning programs including educational software, academic books, worksheets, and resources to monitor student progress, compile reports, and improve student learning

• Reads and reviews plan of care on all patients under the employee’s charge as they are formulated or updated and signs each new or revised plan of care ensuring educational objectives and interventions are entered into the patient’s plan of care

• Works with treatment teams and care providers to coordinate educational and therapeutic interventions and treatment schedules

• Shares information about the student’s affective, academic, vocational, treatment goals, and behavioral progress utilizing weekly progress notes, team meetings, treatment plan reviews, and department meetings
  
  

Information Dissemination and Professional Development:

• Participates in regularly scheduled unit, program, department, and team meetings as required by the supervisor

• Attends patient staffing/plan of care meetings as needed to facilitate program implementation and communicate patient progress in the education program

• Increases instructional skills and strategies, and is knowledgeable of current occupational trends

• Maintains licensure requirements through participation in department and program meetings, in-services, and professional growth activities

• Utilizes new and existing technologies, keyboarding skills, and computers to improve communication, improve job efficiency, input data, maintain electronic health record notes, maintain records, and exchange information using email

• Maintains and develops competencies and skills by attending mandatory training and special training as needed and assigned

• Complies with all CMHHIP requirements for in-service training and meets the necessary requirements for maintaining appropriate licensure and certification

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
All Teaching Assignments:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.
• Current, valid Initial or Professional Teacher license issued by the Colorado Department of Education.

Substitutions:
All Teaching Assignments:

Current, valid Interim Teacher license, or Temporary Educator Eligibility Authorization will substitute for the Colorado Initial or Professional Teacher license.

Academic Teaching Assignments only:

Current, valid Colorado Adult Basic Education Authorization, Initial Special Services, or Special Services license will substitute for the Colorado Initial or Professional Teacher license.

Vocational Teaching Assignments only:

The educational and experience requirements of the Colorado Community College System for the specific vocational credential related to the work assigned to the position will substitute for the degree and license requirements.

Special Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Special Education
• A current/valid Colorado Teacher License with endorsements in secondary education 7-12

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with case managing and writing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Experience effectively utilizing computerized learning programs
• Experience with differentiated instruction; developing lessons. curriculum and providing instruction to meet the needs of multiple learners.
• Proficient use of assessment data to inform and drive instructional practice
• Experience working with students with special needs across the spectrum of eligibility categories

• Full background check and reference check required

• 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

• Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date

• Other Conditions of Employment specific to Program

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

1. Disclose that information on the application.

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

3. 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.

• Shall not initiate or engage in sexual, social, personal or financial relationships with patients either during or anytime after hospitalization, even if the patient requests or initiates such a relationship. All relationships with current or former patients must be disclosed on your application
• Successfully pass all modules of the CMHHIP New Employee Orientation core curriculum to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete hospital-adopted physical interventions and CPR
• Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist
• Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled containment to the floor
• Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for using a defensive tactic
• Kneel on one or both knees and stand up again with multiple repetitions
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety
• Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury
• Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language; effectively and fluently communicates in English, both verbally and in writing
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings
• Travel –Willing and able to travel
• 2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire
• Annual influenza vaccination

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:
  1. 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 in the application form. 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 reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.

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

Supplemental Information

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The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact ellie.cassio@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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