Director of Safety-Program Management II-Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan, South Denver Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4367826) Apply Director of Safety-Program Management II-Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan, South Denver Salary $91,260.00 - $102,492.00 AnnuallyLocation Denver County, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberIIC 00011 01/29/2024DepartmentColorado Department of Human ServicesOpening Date01/30/2024Closing Date2/14/2024 11:59 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionPrimary Physical Work Address3520 W. Oxford Ave. Denver COFLSA StatusExempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
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Department InformationThis position is open to current Colorado residents only. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) About Fort Logan:The Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (CMHHIFL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community. The vision of CMHHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to persons with complex, serious, and persistent mental illness within the resources available. Our mission is to support those individuals in achieving their recovery goals and reaching their full potential. CMHHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18- 59. The hospital currently has 138 adult inpatient beds and over six treatment milieus serving civil and forensic individuals. Medical services, occupational therapy, neuropsychological-rehabilitation services, and trauma-informed care services are available for all patients throughout the hospital. Through our core values listed below, CMHHIFL staff is committed to:
Individual dignity and respect;
Person-centered, evidence-based care;
Trauma-informed recovery;
Multidisciplinary collaboration;
Diversity and inclusion;
Strong family and community partnerships
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Description of JobThis position is an Essential Administrative position and may be required to report for inclement weather purposes and other duties related to emergency management. This position will report entirely in-person. This position will include actively moving and performing tasks in various locations throughout the hospital. About this Position: This position exists to function as the appointing authority to and overall supervisor of the Communications Department, and the Safety Department, and functions to support Emergency Management as the Communication and Safety Department and to provide services pertaining to communications, emergency response, safety and security, and crisis response functions. This position directs the operations of Security, Communications, and Emergency Management at CMHHHIFL.Primary Job Duties:Supervision:
Determines individual performance plans and conducts performance evaluations for subordinate staff and develops processes required for compliance for the remainder of employees consistent with State policy.
Determines appropriate progressive discipline for assigned employees.
Determines necessary individual and group-based training for all employees.
Investigate complaints made against Safety Security Officers and/or Communications staff by clients, staff, and/or other customers, and resolve the complaint through negotiation and/or corrective or disciplinary actions.
Program Management:
Monitors the operations of all three shifts, seven days a week.
Develops and strategically plans and evaluates staffing and shift schedules ensuring adequate 24-hour coverage 7 days per week, taking into account all forms of leave and covering for staff vacancies.
Reviews all unusual, unsafe, or questionable incidents or procedures with staff and investigates accordingly.
Serves as a representative/decision-maker when various hospital departments need to interface with the Safety/Communication Departments. This position ensures effective and timely response by the Switchboard Operator in dispatching assistance for routine and emergency events to CMHHIFL Safety Officers, local law enforcement, Fire, EMS, and hospital medical personnel.
Implements changes in process when indicated.
Coordinates planning and organizing CMHHIFL staff response to medical, behavioral, and workplace violence emergencies at CMHHIFL.
This position ensures hospital policies and procedures are current, reflect regulatory compliance and are updated. In addition, this position decides on and creates new policies and procedures as department practices change or regulatory standards change.
Participates with other hospital personnel in evaluating each emergency event and formulating all levels of corrective action.
This position makes decisions regarding workflow and processes for the departments, including modification of department schedules and changes to work priorities and activities.
Determines departmental budget requests/approvals for overtime shifts related to staffing, use of department operating funds, and the safety/security camera hospital infrastructure improvement fund; provides necessary reporting and communication to CSSO and EC as required.
Security Services:
Determines whether incidents (e.g., assaults, threats, etc.) at CMHHIFL meet criteria for criminal activity and whether intervention from local jurisdiction (Denver Police) is advised.
Determines appropriate coordination processes for providing a safe environment for various law enforcement agencies to conduct investigations involving clients, staff, and/or visitors.
Emergency Management and Environment of Care:
This position oversees and manages the hospital’s Emergency Management Program. This position also assists with the oversight and management of the hospital Environment of Care (EOC) programs (Safety, Security, and Hazardous Materials, and the reporting of such to the EOC Committee. This data serves to demonstrate hospital compliance to standards established by various regulatory agencies including, but not limited to, The Joint Commission.
The decisions include but are not limited to; evaluating hospital safety violations and deficiencies in order to maintain the general safety and welfare of clients and staff and appropriate response(s).
This position coordinates adherence with the various Environment of Care programs and manages related documentation of scope, objectives, and evaluations of said programs on monthly, quarterly, and annual intervals.
This position evaluates the safety of buildings, grounds, equipment, occupants, and internal physical systems applying National Fire Protection Association-Life Safety Code standards, CMMS standards, The Joint Commission standards, Safety Management Systems, standards, and regulations to ensure safety in all areas.
This position collaborates with CDHS/North-Central District/Division of Facilities Management to ensure hospital building and life safety practices are in place.
Evaluates hospital security/safety risks on an on-going basis and implements programs and/or changes within CMHHIFL to minimize security/safety risks.
In an emergency event, this position would collaborate with fire, police personnel, and make decisions regarding safety and welfare of clients and staff including potential evacuation of clients and staff.
Training:
Determines whether verbal and physical intervention techniques practiced by the Safety Officers correctly correspond with the client's behaviors.
Identifies when additional training of an officer is necessary and develops and implements a training plan for the individual.
Other Duties as AssignedMinimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.AndFive years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.Substitutions:Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.Preferred Qualifications:
At least two years of supervisory experience in a security, law enforcement, or public safety environment
Experience developing or revisiting department policy and procedures
Experience with staffing planning for a 24/7 department
Verbal de-escalation skills and crisis management skills and training abilities
Security or law enforcement in a healthcare or behavioral healthcare environment
Experience with supporting a culture of workplace safety
Experience with emergency management planning and response
Experience with budget oversight
Experience as a 1st and 2nd level supervisor for a 24/7 department
Conditions of Employment:The successful candidate in this position must be willing and available to submit to the following conditions:
Full background check.
Pre-employment Physical/Tests
Current/Valid and unrestricted US Driver’s License
Due to the juvenile population served at this facility, incumbents of this position
must be at least 21 years of age.
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 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 ([email protected]), 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 [email protected] 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 ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at [email protected] or call 1-800-929-0791.
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