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Health Care Tech IV - Grand Junction Regional Center Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4243486) Apply Health Care Tech IV - Grand Junction Regional Center Salary$23.21 - $32.49 HourlyLocation Grand Junction, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberIJB 00052 10/13/23DepartmentColorado Department of Human ServicesDivisionOAADS - Grand Junction Regional CenterOpening Date10/16/2023Closing Date10/29/2023 11:59 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionPrimary Physical Work Address3199 D Road Building A Grand Junction, CO 81504FLSA StatusNon-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
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Department InformationOpt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers About Grand Junction Regional Center This work unit provides comprehensive services and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The unit’s focus is on providing services with the support of an active learning approach while also focused on creating and promoting a safe and healthy environment for individuals supported. This work unit provides 24-hour treatment services that are in compliance with State and Federal regulation to ensure a home-like environment for people with developmental disabilities or who have a dual diagnosis, ensuring personal outcomes and achieving a therapeutic milieu for up to 12 persons. Description of JobAbout the Position:This position ensures all residential programming is implemented in the home. This includes providing supervision, modeling, and coaching to direct support professionals. This position spends the majority of the time in the home ensuring the milieu is operating to efficiency and works closely with the SSC/QIDP to ensure the implementation of services is occurring within the correct guidelines. Duties in this position include:Supervision:
supervise up to 15 health care technicians assigned to residential sites through direct and delegated authority
as a supervisor and role model, monitors and provides hands on care and/or instruction in daily living activities for persons receiving services to ensure safety and personal outcomes are met as determined by their Individual Plans
act as liaison between direct care staff, managers, and therapies
may be required to work other locations and/or shifts as needed to address agency resource needs
complete Performance Management Plan with steps for professional improvements
Program Implementation:
monitor and implement individualized supports and services for people. These programs include behavior, social, recreation, work and specialized therapies in residential, day program areas and community settings
respond to behavioral challenges as needed with implementation of specific Behavior intervention programs (including Safety Control or Emergency Control)
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
assists to identify, in-service and evaluate staff on training needs for achieving outcomes
follow defined documentation guidelines for daily use of electronic health record for documentation
Compliance with Agency Requirements:
plans for, audits, and allocates resources to meet annual and daily needs of residential site (this includes, but not limited to budget, staff scheduling, medical needs, transportation and needed supplies)
identifies, evaluates, and ensures compliance to Agency Policy and Procedure requirements
Environment:
monitor the physical condition of the living site by addressing safety concerns, making purchases, decorating living area and performing housekeeping duties
assist individuals with decorating their personal space.
as assigned completes the quarterly Environmental Checks
Best Possible Health:
ensures the best possible health by administering and supervising the implementation of treatments, medications, therapy supports and dietary orders as prescribed
responds to emergency situations and assists medical staff with medical support and services
ensures that meals are prepared 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.Administrative/Training:
collects, completes, monitors, and delegates administrative forms, reports and records in order to achieve ongoing licensure and certification.
completes these duties using prescribed electronic and hard copy procedures utilizing computers and other supporting tools as needed to complete the duties
participates in agency work groups, committees, and attends assigned meetings and in-services as scheduled.
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
QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement):
participates in the QAPI process at the home and day program as directed by your leadership team
utilizes the most current version of forms, policies, procedures, addendums, and form instructions
documents changes in individuals’ condition and significant events identified in team notes, ensures medical conditions are identified and followed up occurs, follows the individual support plans as well as the individual behavior support plans
documents all information objectively and accurately
provides documentation that is descriptive, objective and person centered focused
Other Duties as Assigned:
may be required to work other locations and/or shifts as needed to address agency
needs
may be required to drive state vehicles with the person who live at GJRC.
must travel between group homes to provide care and training, and to transport individuals as needed.
when not transporting individuals, this person may drive a State vehicle or choose to drive their own
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum Qualifications:A high school diploma or GEDANDThree (3) years of experience providing direct care services to developmentally disabled individualsSubstitutions:Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.Preferred Qualifications:
demonstrated computer skills and experience
one (1) year of supervisory experience
demonstrated experience managing living site budgets/money management
Conditions of Employment:
Full background check required. 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).
Must possess a valid, U.S. driver's license
GJRC is a 24/7 facility, must be available to work any shift, any day and/or any area, to meet the a agency needs
Travel - Must travel between group homes to provide care and training, and to 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.
Other: TB test required; Requires Influenza and COVID vaccine as required by state and facility
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s 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.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. If you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.
Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at https://spb.colorado.gov/ .
A standard appeal form is available at: https://spb.colorado.gov/ . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental InformationHow 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 (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/)
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 cdhsada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
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