Performance Management and Outcomes (PMO) Residential Specialist

State Of Colorado

Job Location:

Denver, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 71544 - 114492

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department Information

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!

Description of Job

This position is deemed100% Remote Work.

About this Unit:

The position is located in the Office of Children Aging and Adults Services (OCACS) Division of Child Welfare (DCW) Provider Services Unit (PSU) and Provider Performance Unit. The Division of Child Welfare Services provides a range of leadership management and supervisory functions related to the delivery of public child welfare services to children youth and families. The Division is responsible for the ongoing implementation of child welfare services in Colorado and supervises county departments of human/social services in the administration of Child Welfare programs and privately operated 24-hour care facilities licensed by the Division of Child Welfare.

The Provider Services Unit (PSU) exists to license monitor supervise train and provide statewide oversight for privately operated 24-hour childcare facilities and agencies including residential child care facilities (RCCF) qualified residential treatment programs (QRTP) secure residential treatment centers (SRTC) psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTF) homeless youth shelters (HYS) shelter care specialized group facilities homes and centers (SGF) child placement agencies (CPA) therapeutic foster care (CPA-THRFC) treatment foster care (TX-FH) adoption agencies (CPAAD) respite child care centers (RCCC) and day treatment facilities (DT) across the State of Colorado. The goals of the unit are to ensure the health safety and well-being of the children and youth served in those facilities. The work unit is responsible for comprehensive integrated (interagency) licensing and monitoring of the 24-hour childcare facilities auditing and investigating reports/allegations involving licensing violations determining facility or agency culpability evaluating the integration of trauma-informed principles and practices monitoring the quality of care providing support and education and ensuring the safety of children placed or receiving services with providers.

About this Position:

This position is recognized as a staff authority for family engagement and aftercare services for children and youth in out-of-home care and a subject matter expert specific to rules related to the operations and requirements of licensure residential child care facilities (RCCF) qualified residential child care facilities (QRTP) secure residential treatment centers (SRTC) psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTF) homeless youth shelters (HYS) and day treatments (DT) licensed by the Provider Services Unit (PSU) within the Division of Child Welfare (DCW). This position requires strong knowledge of and background in understanding the statutes rules and regulations specific to RCCFs QRTPs SRTCs PRTFs HYS and DTs for children and adolescents.

This position is delegated as the staff authority for family engagement and aftercare services for all children and youth in state-licensed 24-hour out-of-home care settings. The position provides specialized expertise in trauma-informed programming and best practices to engage children youth and families effectively. This position works with PSUs Mental Health Designation team to assist in providing oversight to clinical programming and interventions. This position works with CDHSs Medical Team to assist in providing oversight to the licensed facilities specific to medication management and administration. Furthermore this position works with other state agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. This position involves proposing regulations and offering guidance on state rules standards and best practices related to family engagement aftercare services clinical programming trauma-informed care and medication management. Support is also provided to management and licensing specialists within PSU to assist in the development of policies and regulations relevant to these licensed provider

Job Duties:

Quality Assurance of Facilities Family Engagement and Aftercare Training and Support:

This position serves as the staff authority and is responsible for evaluating the quality of programming practices policies and compliance among providers offering out-of-home services and education through means of quantitative and qualitative data collection. This involves assessing the content received by providers through a review of documents observations and interviews to ensure that staff are adequately supervised and trained based on their individual needs and the individualized needs of the children and youth in the care they serve. Conducts interviews with facility staff clinical staff and children/youth to gauge the quality of care being delivered. Surveys families caregivers and placing authorities to solicit feedback regarding the care of children/youth in care. Examine the quality of care and treatment by reviewing individual child/youth plans observing the environment and evaluating the behavioral interventions used by facilities. This position works with PSUs Mental Health Designation team to assist in providing oversight to clinical programming and interventions specific to family engagement and aftercare services. Additionally this position will primarily focus on the facilitys family engagement practices and aftercare services as outlined in Volume 7 Rules and Regulations. This position will provide guidance training and support on family engagement practices and aftercare requirements. Provide evidence-based research interventions and coordinate consultation and guidance for licensed facilities and agencies to enhance the quality of care for children/youth and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations particularly in areas of child protection and safety. Oversees and guides providers in improving their programming to prioritize the safety care and well-being of children in their custody. This role serves as a licensing expert for the Division of Child Welfare focusing on trauma-informed principles practices implementation programming and treatment planning specifically family engagement and aftercare services for these populations. This position is responsible for a caseload of licensed providers and is recognized as an authority and subject matter expert within the Performance Management Outcomes (PMO) Unit regarding family engagement and aftercare services provided in residential child care facilities (RCCF) qualified residential child care facilities (QRTP) secure residential treatment centers (SRTC) Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) homeless youth shelters (HYS) and day treatment facilities (DT) licensed by the Provider Services Unit within the Division of Child Welfare. The description outlining the specific role and duties of the staff authority can be viewed in Section V below

Completes Reports of Inspection for Investigations:

Evaluates and approves all trauma-informed care plans and cultural responsiveness plans submitted to the Department before licensure and subsequently thereafter when revisions and updates are made by the facility. Conducts an assessment to determine facility compliance with the facilitys approved Trauma Informed Care Plan Cultural Responsiveness Plan Volume 7 rules and regulations related statutes and quality research-based and data-driven standards. This includes but is not limited to evaluating programs through the analysis of policies and procedures behavior management and discipline practices staff qualifications medication administration and plans for educational community and recreational activities. Goals will be created in collaboration with the facility. During the visit to each facility this position will serve as the staff authority on the team when assessing clinical treatment and services implemented within the program family engagement and aftercare services provided as well as site compliance quality improvement and quality through assessment and interviews. This role manages a caseload of licensed providers for which they are responsible for communicating scheduling training and resourcing

Committee and Resource Consultant:
Serves as the ongoing child protection expert in numerous public venues. Acts as resource consultant to child protection supervisor groups and to child protection supervision training and curriculum development staff for 64 Colorado county departments of human/social services. Serves as the Divisions lead program liaison with State
Judicial and the local judicial districts regarding Dependency and Neglect matters. Participates in numerous committees for the purpose of making recommendations on program policy rules and legislation related to Child Welfare services. Serves as the State Liaison with counties and citizens. Participates in numerous committees for the purpose of making recommendations on program policy rules and legislation related to Child Welfare services. Frequent Overnight travel is required. Serves as the voting member from Child Welfare for the Permanent Home Hearing Committee the DANSR Core Team member.

Stakeholder Involvement:

Participates in the development and implementation of integrated policies and standard operating procedures within the Division of Child Welfare as well as with other Divisions and stakeholders including county departments of human services the Administrative Review Division the Behavioral Health Administration/Entity the Division of Youth Services and the Department of Early Childhood Child Care Licensing and Administration. Consult with county departments of human services and other government agencies such as the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment the Colorado Department of Education the Colorado Department of Public Safety the Department of Regulatory Agencies Health Care Policy and Finance and the Office of Performance and Strategic Outcomes regarding these protocols. Develops tests and refines review instruments to ensure that child safety concerns are adequately addressed. Ensure that facility self-assessment tools are developed treatment standards are clearly outlined in regulations and integrated (interagency) processes are maintained and improved. Provide consultation and assistance to all divisions overseeing out-of-home child providers to develop new rules and statutes or revise existing rules to enhance county and provider performance ensuring childrens health safety and well-being. Initiate updates and revisions to Volume 7 rules to reflect current practices and statutory changes. This position is relied upon as the expert on the interpretation and implementation of Volume 7 and on when modifications are necessary to align with evidence-based practices and research findings

Other duties as assigned:

All other duties as assigned by leadership within the Division of Child Welfare

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Important Note:Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience CDHS hiring teams consider only the contents of your application to determine meeting minimum qualifications and for the comparative analysis process.Experience is calculated on a full-time equivalency basis therefore it is important to accurately notate the hours you averaged per experience section entry. Volunteer work or related type of experience may be used to meet the qualifications but must be clearly documented. It is paramount that in the experience portion of the application the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education experience competencies and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to seven (7) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Holds an advanced degree from an accredited institution in Social Work Psychology Sociology Childhood Development or a closely associated discipline
Possesses a valid and active clinical license
Direct care and/or mental health services experience
Demonstrated knowledge of child welfare policies and practices residential best practices standards and licensing regulations and statutes
Experience in an advisory or consultative role
Demonstrated expertise in directing research performing analysis and reporting on intricate matters
Exceptional written and oral communication competencies with a proven capacity to tailor messaging for diverse audiences ranging from technical experts to organizational leadership in both group and one-on-one environments.
Proven ability to work in a collaborative manner with internal departments as well as state and community-based organizations.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain robust professional connections and strategic alliances with diverse internal and external partners in both the public and private sectors.
Proficiency in conducting interviews with children adolescents and families particularly those with backgrounds involving complex trauma.
Highly developed capabilities in report writing and both verbal and written communication.

Conditions of Employment:

Current valid and unrestricted CO drivers license
Travel This position currently works 100% percent remotely from home and will be required to use a personal vehicle for frequent travel to the CDHS office assigned agencies/facilities and other identified locations for related primary job duties as assigned. This position may be required to complete overnight travel and infrequent extended travel within the State of Colorado. Auto insurance is also required
MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD CHECK: This position will drive a state fleet or non-state fleet vehicle for State business purposes
Full Background 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. Additionally you will be required take and pass a drug screen.
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) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules.

A standard appeal form is available at: If you appeal your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director Attn: Appeals Processing 1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203. Fax:. Phone:. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

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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 well-being of the people of 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
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHubstate 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 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 a Colorado for 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.

This includes completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing 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.

THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Required Experience:

Department InformationThis position is open to current Colorado residents only.Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!Description of JobThis position is deemed100% Remote Work.About this Unit:The po...