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State of Colorado HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN II (Mentor) - Grand Junction Regional Center (Western Slope) in Grand Junction, Colorado
HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN II (Mentor) - Grand Junction Regional Center (Western Slope)
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HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN II (Mentor) - Grand Junction Regional Center (Western Slope)
Salary
$1,706.40 - $1,849.60 Biweekly
Location
Grand Junction, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IJB 00148 09/16/2024
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OAADS - Grand Junction Regional Center
Opening Date
09/20/2024
Closing Date
10/1/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
3199 D Road Building A Grand Junction, CO 81504
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
natasha.story@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to classified permanent employees of the listed department and division within that department.
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.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position has a residency waiver and will be accepting applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete. If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date, at their own expense
This position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential of 3.17% from July 1st 2024 - June 30th 2025
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)
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies
About Grand Junction Regional Center (GJRC)
The Grand Junction Regional Center exists to provide support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), medical and psychiatric needs. These individuals live in 11 group homes located in the Grand Junction community. The Nursing Department provides comprehensive nursing care to individuals with IDD served under two distinct licenses, Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver group homes in the community setting.
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Description of Job
About the Position:
This work unit exists to provide quality health care, personal hygiene maintenance, and an active learning atmosphere in a safe and healthy environment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This work unit provides 24-hour treatment services that comply with State and Federal regulations. This position will act as a Mentor to all designated staff that provide direct care services to our individuals to give support and services to people in the areas of health, safety, activities of daily living and also providing opportunities for people to achieve their desired personal outcomes as described in their Individual Plans. This position will work in direct collaboration with the Staff Development Department training team to ensure proper training, documentation, and support of mentors.
Duties in this position include:
Provide mentoring to employees that are assigned to this program; demonstrate related competencies and observe return demonstration, provide on-the-spot training, evaluate and document that each competency was demonstrated proficiently
Provide follow-up communication with assigned employee(s) at regular intervals, as outlined by program
Provide training and demonstration in methods and techniques that are approved and supported for individuals (or teams) that struggle to be successful
Train newly assigned staff in work duties and schedules, according to pre-established activity plans/schedules and daily individual needs
Report any issues/concerns; monitor area/individuals to ensure safe environment
Provide care such as bathing, eating, personal hygiene, and instruction on daily living activities for persons receiving services
Administer all treatments, medications, and dietary orders as prescribed, including preparing meals; determine and provide the best possible environment to meet individual needs, safety, and personal outcomes
Respond to emergencies and assist medical staff with medical support and services
Document and/or communicate per protocols/procedures all pertinent information regarding residents for whom this position is responsible for at any given time
Transport, or coordinate transportation for, individuals receiving services to/from appointments, scheduled events, and emergency transports
Work other locations and/or shifts as needed to address agency resource needs or to provide support to staff (or teams) that are struggling; may be pulled to work multiple areas within a shift and will drive to each location
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
AND
- One (1) year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position
Substitution:
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
Special Qualifications:
Must complete the mentor program training (one week long) within one year of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience mentoring and coaching
Must possess a valid LPT license or be QMAP trained
Must be annually certified in physical intervention techniques
Conditions of Employment:
- CDHS employees (all direct contact with vulnerable persons): 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)
Shift Work – GJRC is a 24/7 facility. Person in this position must be available to work any shift, any day, and/or any area to meet Agency needs.
Must have valid unrestricted U.S. Driver License.
Travel - Position must travel to remote work sites and must utilize a State vehicle, if available. If not available, must utilize personal vehicle and submit for mileage reimbursement
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.
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)
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 contactnatasha.story@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
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.
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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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Describe your coaching approach and style?
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Describe how you support new employees in your work living area/department?
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Discuss in detail what it means to you to be a mentor.
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How many times in the past year did you expand your own knowledge by learning a new skill?
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more than 5
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How would you teach someone the ADL skill of tooth brushing?
Put toothpaste on the toothbrush, spit and repeat
Scrub, rinse toothbrush, scrub teeth and tongue, place toothpaste on toothbrush, rinse
Rinse brush, place toothpaste on toothbrush, scrub teeth and tongue, spit and repeat
Spit, scrub teeth and tongue, place toothpaste on toothbrush, rinse repeat
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What computer applications do you have exp with (check all that apply).
Gmail email
Google Docs
Microsoft word
Excel
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