Entry Level No Experience Required PRC - Health Care Services Trainee
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- This position is open to current Colorado residents onlyPlease note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.No experience necessary only a strong desire to learn!Are you looking for a rewarding career in healthcareDo you enjoy helping people reach their full potentialAre you interested in learning how to support adults with developmental and/orintellectual disabilities to live fulfilling and independent livesAdvancement Opportunities and Ability to grow in the position!Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!
About Pueblo Regional Center Facility:
This work unit exists to provide quality health care personal hygiene maintenance and an active learning atmosphere in a safe healthy environment for individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental illness. This work unit provides 24hour treatment services that are in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
Description of Job
Description of Job:
This position 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 based on inservice training and providing for and teaching selfhelp 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 behavioral challenges and other duties as assigned.
In this role duties include:
Implementation of Individual Program Plan
Under the direction of the LPT LPN RN CNA and within the scope of training provided: administers and documents residential therapy medical and behavior related objectives as identified in the IPP of persons served. Administers oxygen overthecounter treatments and monitors feeding pumps. Some of these activities involve lifting and/or pivoting individuals. Transports (drives) individuals to their day program site medical appointments court hearings and/or community activities. Protects the rights of persons served and enhances their quality of life.
ADL Skills:
Under the direction of the LPT LPN RN CNA and within the scope of training provided: performs or assists and trains residents on all activities of daily living (ADL). This includes but is not limited to: meal preparation; personal hygiene; social skills; recreation activities; housekeeping and laundry; safety and transportation all with a training approach.
Redirection and Intervention:
Under the direction of the LPT RN CNA and within the scope of training provided: Deescalates agitating behaviors by utilizing skills learned to mitigate the situation safely. Performs physical intervention and redirection techniques when needed utilizing the least restrictive measures available.Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights:
***A Current Valid Unrestricted Drivers License is required for this position.***Preferred Qualifications:
The following supplemental experience knowledge skills and abilities are highly desirable for this position and may be considered in selecting the successful candidate:
Education:
High School Diploma or GEDKnowledge:- knowledge of basic Nursing Skills to assist individuals with personal care
- knowledge of basic personal care for individuals in need of care
- customer service skills
- oral Communication skills
- written communication skills
- listening skills
- teaching skills
- ability to communicate effectively orally with information and ideas so others will understand
- ability to communicate effectively in written format so others will understand
- ability to instruct individuals for guidance with personal care needs
Conditions of Employment:- Current Valid Unrestricted Drivers License
- Shift Work Explain: PRC is a 24/7 facility therefore person in this position must be available to work any shift any day and/or any area to meet 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.
- Must be able to participate and successfully pass behavioral intervention trainings.
- Full Background 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) - 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 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 departments action.
For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 8011 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atunder Rules.Supplemental Information
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About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and wellbeing 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 aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans
Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short and longterm disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Excellent worklife 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 Values:
We believe in a peoplefirst 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 preemployment 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 or call.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
