Project Coordinator - CMHHIP - Pueblo Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4368163) Apply Project Coordinator - CMHHIP - Pueblo Salary $56,028.00 - $89,652.00 AnnuallyLocation Pueblo, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberIIB 06236 01/29/2024DepartmentColorado Department of Human ServicesDivisionOBH - CMHIPOpening Date02/16/2024Closing Date3/3/2024 11:59 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionPrimary Physical Work AddressColorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo 1600 W. 24th St. Pueblo, Co 81003FLSA StatusExempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
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Department InformationThis position is open ONLY to current Colorado State Residents Quality Support ServicesTo guide and support CMHHIP’s efforts to meet or exceed customer expectations by maintaining excellence in patient safety and care, and to identify opportunities for improvement through data collection, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of data-based information that enables hospital leadership to utilize resources in an effective and efficient manner and to operate efficiently under legislative and regulatory mandates and clinical and administrative policies and guidelines.Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!CDHSCareersDescription of JobAs a part of the CMHHIP Quality Department team, the project coordinator participates in the development of clinical and technological project planning and implementation activities. The position then implements activities for the overall coordination of all assigned projects, and determines processes to best facilitate the completion of the project from inception to closure utilizing established methodologies, and within available resources. The project coordinator analyzes the effectiveness of the determined processes, and recommends new and innovative processes and methodologies, in order to optimize efficiencies.The project coordinator ensures that projects are executed and managed, and provides regular reports to the project manager on project(s) status, to include recommendations for change to processes or timelines to meet completion expectations.In addition, this position actively participates in the CMHHIP Quality Department’s change management efforts to improve patient care and satisfaction through assigned projects and quality initiatives.This position may be delegated tasks such as the administration of, updates to, and maintenance of, the CMHHIP Resource website and the internal Quality Department site to assure positive, ongoing user experience.Asa Project Coordinator
Formulates and manages project schedules, priorities, reports, progress and work plans
Identifies scheduling problems while adhering to departmentally focused objectives, processes and procedures, as well as ensures consistency in how projects are planned, managed and controlled throughout their life cycle
Participates in the development of curriculum to coach staff on standardization of project related work, and identifies, trains, and mentors staff utilizing process improvement methodologies
Follows up on process improvement plans of corrections initiated by department heads to assess progress and effectiveness
Determines the best way to communicate the recommended changes to foster relationships and optimize a team-focused approach to quality improvement.
Identifies usability problems likely to affect the user experience and makes recommendations to address
Tracks, compiles and documents the website traffic to determine the effectiveness of the site
Recommends site improvement required to enhance user experience.
Collaborates with Project Manager and IM teams to maintain and update training resources accessible for users who interact with the website(s)
Proactively responds to complaints and suggestions from users for issues or improvements to the site(s)
Working with the Project Manager, seeks opportunities to coach staff on standardization of related work, and identifies and mentors staff utilizing process improvement methodologies related to maintaining or creating department sites or Google Drive folders/documents linked to the CMHHIP Resource Site
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Project Management education or training/certification
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Two (2) years of professional experience in project management or project coordination
OR
Six (6) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position
Substitution:
Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Appropriate education will substitute for the work experience requirement on a year- for year- basis. (Must attach unofficial transcripts to the application, for education as a substitution to be credited)
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional experience in program or project coordination preferred.
Possess technical skills.
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 and pass a drug screen.
This position will be paid biweekly.
Successfully pass all modules of the CMHIP New
Employee Orientation core curriculum to include English reading comprehension,relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams
Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety
Ability to read and comprehend the English language; effectively and fluently communicates in English, both verbally and in writing
Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist
Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down
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
2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
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 (dpastate.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 InformationHow to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply) The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact joel.drahos@state.co.us Sign-On Incentive: Upon approval, a sign-on incentive based on position, ranging from $2,000 to $7,000 (prorated if a part-time position), will be given in three payments: within two pay cycles of when the new employee starts at CDHS, 180-day anniversary and 270-day anniversary with CDHS. These incentives will be available to the first 1,000 new employees in select high-need positions. 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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