Behavioral Services Site Director - Health Professional V - Wheat RidgePrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4704812) ApplyBehavioral Services Site Director - Health Professional V - Wheat RidgeSalary $77,136.00 - $108,000.00 AnnuallyLocation Jefferson County, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberIJC 00190 10/29/2024DepartmentColorado Department of Human ServicesDivisionOAADS - Wheat Ridge Regional CenterOpening Date10/29/2024Closing Date11/17/2024 11:59 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionType of AnnouncementThis position is open only to Colorado state residents.Primary Physical Work Address10285 Ridge Road, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033FLSA StatusExempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Department Contact Informationerin.schwaba@state.co.usSalary NoteAlthough the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.How To ApplyPlease 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 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) Division for Regional Center Operations: Wheat Ridge Regional CenterMission: Our mission is to offer people with disabilities the necessary supports in order to promote the personal values of individual growth, participation, contribution and capability.Organizational Focus: We provide services to individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities living in Colorado. Admissions are for individuals with complex behavior and medical needs who may pose a risk to themselves or the community. We provide emergency treatment stabilization for people and provide support to the community service delivery system.Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Description of JobSummary:Direct, coordinate, facilitate, monitor and improve the daily operations of the multidisciplinary treatment team providing therapeutic care to a designated patient population.
Responsible for developing team procedures jointly with the Division Behavioral Services Director in accordance with overall agency policy and regulation
Assure implementation of procedures by team members
Assure that individuals receive treatment in accordance with team procedures and agency policies
Position often works in security settings where policies and procedures must be followed to ensure the safety of themselves and others
Responsible for quality improvement/management and the administrative and clinical implementation of treatment programs
Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., social workers, recreational and physical therapists, administrative assistants and nursing) to facilitate the highest quality treatment program for resident recovery, stabilization, and rehabilitation.
Supervisory responsibility to include documentation to support recommended corrective and disciplinary actions; signing performance plans and appraisals and resolving informal grievances. Position starts the hiring process, interviews applicants and hires, promotes or transfers with approval from Behavioral Services Director. Includes accountability for, including signature authority, for actions and decisions that directly impact pay, status, and tenure of four or more full-time equivalent positions.
Primary Job duties:Administrative Supervision and Program ManagementThis position is accountable, including signature authority, for actions and decisions that directly impact the pay, status, and tenure of four or more full-time equivalent positions. This includes providing documentation to implement corrective and disciplinary actions, signing performance plans and appraisals, and resolving informal grievances. This position initiates the hiring process, interviews applicants, and implements hire, promotion, or transfer and requires consent and signature from the Behavioral Services Director to proceed with these actions. Through direct and delegated authority, completes corrective and disciplinary action up to and including termination.This position directs staff resources to optimize maintenance of the WRRC Behavioral Services team; monitors productivity and efficiency; performs job performance evaluation and planning for all assigned employees. Additionally, this position facilitates personnel conflicts by mediation, patient advocacy and modeling. This role maximizes communication and service delivery by collaborating with other clinical departments, team, management and WRRC meetings; modeling effective and professional communication and creating a culture of support and continued improvement within the team. This position monitors delivery of behavioral and mental health services through direct observation of staff supervised and behavioral services staff compliance to ICF and HCBS regulations and agency policy.Clinical Program SupervisionThis position assesses and maintains staff competency by modeling, teaching, and providing clinical direction and professional development training. Provide mechanisms/systems for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient need based treatment program consistent with standards of care set by ICF/IDD and HCBS regulations, Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and Division of Regional Centers. Collaborate with other team members, other teams, and outside agencies to maximize continuity of care.Provision of ServicesMaintains caseload to provide services to individuals, intervenes in crisis situations, provides individual or group therapy to individuals as clinically justified. Completes required documentation and assessments in accordance with regulatory and Division requirements. Attends interdisciplinary team meetings to provide support and subject matter expertise.Fiscal ManagementThis position monitors expenditures, assists in determining team budgetary needs, cost and training needs of staff, and develops strategies in tandem with the Behavioral Services Director for meeting the needs of the resident population and the multidisciplinary staff within allocated funding by: complying with state fiscal rules; communicating budgetary issues to the team and Behavioral Services Director, and other professionals. Prioritizing spending and maintaining awareness of budgetary and fiscal issues.Other Duties As AssignedThe individual in this position participates in rotating after-hours behavioral consultation. This support provides clinical direction to direct care staff during crisis situations. Complete risk assessments as clinically relevant, including mental health holds, and/or facilitate support to help individuals work through conflicts. Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum Qualifications Experience Only:Eight (8) years of professional experience in the health professional field (i.e. field of mental health, or intellectual or developmental disabilities field) which must include one (1) year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities. OREducation and Experience:A combination of related education and/or relevant experience (as specified above) equal to eight (8) yearsQualifying education: Candidate must be a graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a human services field (including but not limited to: sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology)Preferred QualificationsThe following supplemental experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and may be considered in selecting the successful candidate:
Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, BCBA Certification, or equivalent license or certification
Master’s degree
Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
At least one (1) year of case management experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities in a community setting (i.e. at a Community Centered Board - CCB).
Experience in an Intermediate Care Facility with Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID).
Have excellent verbal and writing skills.
Supervising three staff members.
Conditions of Employment
Full background check and reference check required
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License
Influenza and other vaccines as required by the State
Pre-employment Physical/Tests – Must demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs, bend, squat, etc. and perform physical interventions proficiently (pre-employment and continuously throughout employment). TB test required.
Travel - Position must travel to remote work sites and must utilize a state vehicle, if available.
If not, must utilize personal vehicle and submit for mileage reimbursement. Position is required to use a state vehicle to transport residents.
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 ( 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) Need help with your application? Click here.The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process) For additional recruiting questions, please contacterin.schwaba@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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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 Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.01 Do you possess, and are you willing to maintain a valid US Driver's License, as required by this position?
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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, 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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I am a Licensed Psychologist
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How many years of case management experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities in a community setting (i.e. at a Community Centered Board - CCB)?
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How many years of experience in an Intermediate Care Facility with Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) do you have?
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This position is exempt from overtime and requires the incumbent to perform work outside normal working hours, often in excess of 40 hours per week. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement if offered the position?
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This position requires the incumbent to occasionally travel (up to 30%) to remote work sites, using personal transportation or a state vehicle. As a condition of employment, are you willing to travel in order to fulfill the duties of this position?
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This position is required to work with confidential information, and may come into contact with vulnerable populations. Pre-employment screening (which may consist of fingerprinting, polygraph, drug screen, and an extensive background investigation) will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or 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 pre-employment screening reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide an official disposition of any charges. As a condition of employment, you are required to submit to pre-employment screening if offered the position. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
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Briefly summarize your professional experience in the health professional field or specialized subject area of the work assigned to the position, which must include experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities. Please indicate how many years of experience in each area.
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Please describe your experience working with individuals who have dual diagnoses (IDD and mental health).
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