Health Care Tech I (LPT or Qmap) – Wheat Ridge Regional Center *PAY DIFFERENTIAL*

Health Care Tech I (LPT or Qmap) – Wheat Ridge Regional Center PAY DIFFERENTIAL

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Health Care Tech I (LPT or Qmap) – Wheat Ridge Regional Center PAY DIFFERENTIAL

Salary

$19.67 – $27.54 Hourly

Location

Jefferson County, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IJC 01917 09/23/2024

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OAADS – Wheat Ridge Regional Center

Opening Date

09/23/2024

Closing Date

10/2/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

10285 Ridge Road Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

erin.schwaba@state.co.us

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 is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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)

Wheat Ridge Regional Center

Mission:

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.

Overall function of the work unit:

This work unit exists to provide quality health care, personal hygiene maintenance and an active learning atmosphere in a safe and healthy environment for developmentally disabled and mentally ill individuals. This work unit provides 24-hour treatment services that are in compliance with State and Federal regulations.

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Description of Job

Purpose of Position

This position exists to assist in the implementation of the Individual Program Plan (IPP) for each client living at the Regional Center. This involves administering formal and informal programs within the scope of practice of this classification based on in-service training and providing for and teaching self-help skills with a training approach. The position interacts with individuals in developing social skills, recreational activities and transportation requirements. This position is involved with medical emergencies and behavioral challenges, medication administration and other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

Medication Administration:

Administers medications and treatments to the individuals served in accordance with the Physician’s orders. Administers physician ordered medications and medical treatments in proper doses at appropriate times to each individual. Records a wide range of information including: medication given (includes time and amount); residents’ responses to medications and treatments; intake, output, seizures, menses; and all information relevant to all aspects of the clients’ medical status. The following are qualifications for the QMAP registry:

Medication administration via the oral route,

PRN medication administration (not for behavior purposes/psychotropics/STOs)

Topical medications

Rectal suppositories (and diastat administration)

Vaginal suppositories

Transdermal patches

Ear drops

Eyes drops and eye ointment

Nasal spray and drops

Inhaled medications

Oxygen administration (per exact rate orders, not titration)

Nebulizer administration

Direct Care Services:

Physically lift, transport and/or position residents by using approved lifting techniques. Employ physical interventions in addressing a behaviorally troubled resident.

Documents outcomes of treatments and program implementation timely and accurately.

Monitors and reports progress, maintenance and regression according to IPP

Safely operate a motor vehicle when transporting residents around campus or to outside locations. Ensures safe transportation of clients to work area, program area, medical appointments, court hearings and community activities, as well as taking an active part in vocational training.

Assists residents with personal shopping; assists in ordering/purchasing supplies for the group home; follows Agency/State rules and policies and procedures; assures legal compliance with all purchases; and maintains agency mission.

Arrange for residents to attend medical and outside doctor appointments, order medications and treatments, thus ensuring adequate delivery of medical services.

Participates in Interdisciplinary Team process, discussing residents’ IPPs (through goal and objective training, direct contact and monitoring). Formulation of accurate information for assessments and formal reports for inclusion in the team process and individual program plans (IPP).

Training:

Trains newly assigned staff in work duties and schedules, according to pre-established activity plans/schedules and daily individual needs.

Provides onsite training, counseling, and monitoring of the residents’ activities of daily living to ensure timely and accurate implementation of program plans as identified in the Individual Program Plan.

Provides active treatment to all residents to meet their needs with a training approach, allowing the most independence possible.

Provides assistance as needed to ensure residents’ needs are met in all areas of daily living including but not limited to; eating, hygiene, dressing, bathing, toileting and clothing care.

Identifies and reports to direct supervisor any problems that arise in the area of staff compliance.

Other Duties as Assigned:

Other duties as required for business needs

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Education

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

Substitutions:

None

Special Qualifications:

SBON (State Board of Nursing) Licensed Psychiatric Technician, Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP), or equivalent is required for this position. Must be valid, current, and unrestricted.

Conditions of Employment:

Current and valid, unrestricted US Drivers License, which must remain so throughout employment. Inability to drive a state vehicle could result in a loss of employment.

Pre-employment Physical – Must demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs, bend, squat, etc. and perform physical interventions proficiently (pre-employment and continuously throughout 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.

A Tuberculosis Test (TB) will be required upon hire

WRRC 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 – 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 Directors 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)

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact erin.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 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 cdhsada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.

~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#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

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Are you Qmap or LPT certified as required for this position?

Yes

No

02

If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number which starts with 997. Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.

03

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.

04

Describe your experience working with working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental health support or dual diagnosis.

05

Describe your computer experience including entering data into an electronic health record.

06

Are you willing to work holidays and weekends?

Yes

No

07

Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application?

Yes

No

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