Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (Health Professional V) - Grand Junction

This work unit exists to direct and coordinate services and supports within the Intermediate Care Facility for intellectual and developmental disabilities (ICFIDD) program to assure individuals goals promote independence to the fullest potential are developed and achieved and is responsible for ensuring staff implement the Individual Program Plan in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

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• Exercise appointing authority responsibilities with first and second level supervision over Residential staff including approximately 30 employees
• Directly supervise Health Care Tech IV positions including oversight of hiring performance planning performance evaluation corrective and disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Directs oversees and monitors delivery of comprehensive services to individuals by facilitating or cofacilitating the Interdisciplinary (ID) Team (medical programming psychology nursing OT PT nursing clinical behavioral specialists) process to develop an Individual Program Plan (IP) by reviewing the individuals progress in reaching identified goals in the IP and by recommending ways to overcome barriers to reaching goals
• Conduct routine monitoring including conducting regular audits of each Individuals program in Therapy
• Ensure regulatory compliance of all agency departments in conjunction with: State Board of Nursing Practice Acts; Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFIDD) and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS); Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) of
  Department of Public Health (DPH); Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS); CDHS Policies and Procedures; and other state and federal mandates
• Assure the effectiveness of the Interdisciplinary Team (medical programming psychology nursing OT PT nursing clinical behavioral specialists) process by identifying coordinating and providing leadership guidance and training to team members (professional and paraprofessional) when appropriate in various subject matters related to ICFIDD & WaiverHCBS
• This position may be required to work other locations and/or shifts as needed to address agency resource needs.

• Preferred candidate will have one (1) year of supervisory experience
• Knowledge of the Performance Management techniques
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively prioritize and organize work and to interpret rules and regulations
• Advanced skills in using Google Suite for business and general computer use
• Proficiency with electronic health records

• Must possess a valid unrestricted U.S. Drivers License
• Full Background Check Required 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
• Serves as Duty Officer to consult with staff after hours. Not eligible for pay differentials per DPA pay plan.
• Position must travel to remote work sites and must utilize state vehicles if available. If not must utilize personal vehicle and submit for mileage reimbursement.
• Former employees of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS)who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on your application and may not be eligible for employment at CDHS.
• TB test required; requires Influenza and COVID vaccine as required by facility
• Must be annually certified for the skilled implementation of Safety Care
  

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.

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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.