Health Care Tech III Programming - Grand Junction Regional Center Repost

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Health Care Tech III Programming - Grand Junction Regional Center Repost

Salary

$21.05 - $29.48 Hourly

Location

Grand Junction, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IJD-00183 05/16/2024

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OAADS - Grand Junction Regional Center

Opening Date

05/16/2024

Closing Date

5/26/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

572 West Crete Circle Grand Junction, CO

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

jazzma.gamboa@state.co.us

Type of Announcement

The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential of 3.17% from July 1st 2023 - June 30th 2024

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CDHSCareers

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!

About the Work Unit:

This work unit is to provide services and support, quality care and training to individuals in the Day Program at the Grand Junction Regional Center (GJRC). Services and support are to assure that individuals receive education, training, and therapy needed to assist them in achieving their goals, and to provide opportunity for choices during work, leisure, and community activities. The unit facilitates outcomes for people with developmental disabilities or who have a dual diagnosis in a variety of program settings that together achieves a therapeutic milieu for up to 15 persons.

Description of Job

About the Position:

This position exists to ensure that personal outcomes are achieved for people receiving services through the management of one or more day program settings, and community or work activities as described in their Individual Plan. Duties in this position include:

Provide Day Programming for Individuals Receiving Services:

• provide direct hands-on programming to individuals assigned to the Day program area

• manages and is responsible for the operation of a primary work area or job site

• organizes work or program area, obtains equipment and supplies

• acts as coordinator for residential staff and up to 15 people in a day program or work setting

• acts as a resource or advisor to others, orient new staff to the work area and to individual’s programs

• refers issues, concerns, or recommendations about performance to the appropriate supervisor, may take the lead role when supervisor is absent to include scheduling the day’s events and program coverage

• motivates staff working alongside them in the day program area to assist the individuals served in achieving the highest level of achievement

• implementation and the understanding of the need for daily use of electronic health records for documentation

Identification of Training Needs:

• identifies training needs for staff and individuals receiving services as it relates to achieving outcomes in their work area

• refers training needs to therapists or supervisors, coordinates, schedules, and conducts training to meet these needs

• annual recertification is required for “CORE” skills including CPR, suctioning, transfers and lift use, wheelchair securement, Safety Care, additional mandatory training is presented through Continuing Education on an annual basis

Monitor Work Production and Lead Work:

• monitors the production of others; communicates to assigned staff specific expectations and provides feedback

• monitors individual’s wages per Department of Labor regulations

• consistently act as a role model to assorted staff

• provide accurate data of services provided and the individual’s responses to the program: Follow defined documentation guidelines for daily use of electronic health record for documentation for programs, progress notes, evaluations, attendance sheets, payroll sheets, etc

• plans for and allocates resources to meet both annual and daily needs in their primary work area, this includes reconciliation of funds, staff scheduling, transportation, and other resources

Assist in Other Areas:

• assists with achieving outcomes for people in related areas as needed or as directed. This may include assisting with residential, therapy, recreation, or other needs. This may occur outside normal work hours to include evenings and weekends

• may be required to work other locations and/or shifts as needed to address agency resource needs

• may be required to transport individuals on state vehicles from home to programming site or to offsite work areas, as well as taking individuals on outings

• administer all treatments, medications, and dietary orders as prescribed

• responds to emergency situations and assists medical staff with medical support and services, including preparing meals to prescribed diet consistencies as specified in the dietary planning menu. Variances to orders must be documented and as needed have responses as directed by Health Services staff

Ensure Compliance and Other Duties as Assigned:

• ensures compliance by staff with Medical, Psychology, OT, Speech, Recreation, Habilitation, and PT needs and recommendations

• assist therapists with specialized evaluations as required

• routinely communicate with others about work/program assignments and expectations. Demonstrate the ability to explain program rationale

• respond to behavioral challenges as needed with implementation of specific Behavior intervention programs (including Safety Control or Emergency Control)

• must be annually certified for the skilled implementation of Safety Care, interventions are to be from the least invasive and restrictive and only progressing should safety to a person or peers be imminent

• handle any issues which may arise to ensure smooth operation of the Day Program

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

• high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

• two years of relevant experience in the related field

Your experience must be clearly documented in your application. Part-time experience will be prorated.

Substitution:

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, but not for the license/certification requirements or computer proficiency requirements.

Conditions of Employment:

• a pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges. Additionally, you will be required take a drug screen.

• shift Work – GJRC is a 24/7 facility. Primary shift if 1st shift

• TB test is required, requires Influenza and vaccines as required by State and facility

• drivers License - license must be valid and unrestricted and remain so throughout employment. Inability to drive a state vehicle, could result in a loss of employment.

• travel - Drive state car, van or bussette to various group homes, programming, admin & in community

• former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination 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 acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact jazzma.gamboa@state.co.us

About Us:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (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 Plan www.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 MotivateMe

• 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 (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)

  Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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Do you possess a current and valid LPT-DD, LPT- MI, or RN license? If yes, provide your license number.

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Detail your experience working with the developmentally disabled population to include mental health..

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If you are a current or previous state employee, please provide the following information for each state job worked: department, job title, dates worked. This will allow us to determine transfer, demotion, promotional, or reinstatement status. (This information will be verified.)

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If you area a former State of Colorado employee, please provide your employee number (will start with 99....), if not applicable type N/A.

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Former State employees who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. If you are a former state employee who was disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.

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Do you possess a valid and unrestricted Colorado Driver's license?

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