System of Care Navigator Term Limited

This position is open to current Colorado residents only within the department.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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About This Position:

From SAMHSA Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO):
This position is most often filled by a parent or other family member of a child or adolescent with serious emotional disturbance (SED) who has received or is currently receiving services from the mental health service system. The position is responsible for either setting up a new organization or working with an existing family-run organization that represents the cultural and linguistic background of the population of focus. Responsibilities include but are not limited to working in partnership with the awardee staff at all levels of decision-making including the development implementation and evaluation of the SOC and providing support services for families receiving services through the grant. The total effort must be at least a 0.75 full-time equivalent (FTE). This position is 1.0 FTE. This position MUST have personal or professional experience with navigating securing and linkage to mental health services for children youth and families.

Description of Job:

• Assists with oversight and responsibility for all contracts and subcontracts developed under the SAMHSA System of Care grant CO-SOC and SB19-195.
• Assists in the oversight and technical assistance of the work of all system of care contractors and subcontractors.
• Works with the BHA Finance BHASO and Contract staff to ensure contractual and administrative elements are properly implemented and monitored.
• Staffs other assigned work groups. Organizes and sets agendas and obtains resources necessary for the meetings such as information subject matter experts and technology e.g. conference calls video conferences and webinars.
• The position assists in the oversight of the work of the subcontractors by visiting communities monitoring work products and establishing regular communication with communities. This communication informs the project and is a means to identify and address system barriers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience Only: Six (6) years of professional relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position such as family advocacy mental health system navigation human services coordination or public administration.

• Education and Experience: A combination of related education (from an accredited institution) and relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned such as family advocacy mental health system navigation human services coordination or public administration equal to six (6) years.

  • Bachelors degree preferred high school diploma with work experience is acceptable.

Mandatory Special Requirements:

• Lived Experience: Must have personal or professional experience with navigating securing and linkage to mental health services for children youth and families.

• Meeting Leadership: At least two (2) years of experience organizing and leading multidisciplinary meetings learning collaboratives or similar groups. (One year of active participation in such meetings can be substituted for one year of leading them).

• Service Coordination: At least two (2) years of experience specifically linking children youth and families to mental health services.

• Strategic Collaboration: Experience working with state agencies (such as HCPF CDHS or Behavioral Health entities) on Collective Impact frameworks or statewide System of Care (SOC) initiatives.

• Programmatic Expertise: Deep knowledge of High-Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) models best practices in child/youth mental health and culturally/linguistically appropriate service delivery.

• Grant & Fiscal Literacy: Experience with grant management or an understanding of braiding and blending funding streams (e.g. integrating Federal grant dollars with Medicaid or private insurance).

• Organizational Development: Experience standing up or leading a family-run organization or a non-profit entity.

• Communication & Advocacy: Proven ability to draft formal reports for executive-level leadership and facilitate meetings that influence statewide policy and legislation.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Google Suite (Sheets Docs Drive) and experience with remote collaboration tools.

• Growth Mindset: A willingness to engage in reflective supervision and a commitment to a learning culture that emphasizes continuous skill development.

Conditions of Employment:

• Standardbackground check and reference check required

• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting) and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.

• Motor Vehicle Check if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle either in an ongoing capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties or on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc.

• Must possess a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License or a non-restricted U.S. Drivers License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border

• Out-of-State Drivers License holders must obtain a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License within 30 days of employment start date.

• Term-limited position through September 28 2028.

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:

1. Disclose that information on the application.

2. Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

3. Provide your employee number from your 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.

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use see resume or see attached.

You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

After minimum qualification screening the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit.

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills education experience minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications.

If listed answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling grammar and clarity of your writing).

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it on theState Personnel Boardwebsite.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

• You can find the official appeal formhere.

• You must deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

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  • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203 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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• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes within theRuleswebpage.
  

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If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference join 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 well-being of the people of Colorado.Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. 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

• Medicalanddentalhealth plans

• Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• State of ColoradoEmployee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Employee Wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

• *Some positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs well-being and dignity of the individuals families and communities we serve. We commit to respect fairness and access in every decision policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

• 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.

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In the space below please explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify your application from the current position.