JOB
Governor Polis announced on May 4, 2023 that this classification (if working within a 24/7 facility) is eligible for non-base building temporary pay of 2.8% through June 2025. Position located in Sterling, ColoradoThis posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. Who May Apply: This position is only open to Colorado state residents. TColorado Department of Corrections Mission: We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision.Our vision..."Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow".CORE ValuesCommunity SafetyDignity, Diversity and RespectOpportunityCollaborative partnerships If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.In addition to a rewarding, meaningful career, state employment offers: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;Retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans;Medical and dental health plans;Paid life insurance;Short and long-term disability coverage;11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time;Employee wellness programs;Tuition Reimbursement;Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs;Training opportunities and more.For questions regarding this job announcement please reach out to Brenda Valdez at brenda.valdez@state.co.us or 719-226-4434.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provides mental health services to inmates under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals and in compliance with mental health guidelines;Participate in mental health treatment services and special unit management;Provide input into mental health assessments, participate in recreation groups, in-reach, psychiatric and tele-health sessions;Assist in daily management and monitor assigned inmates with mental illness;Schedule and facilitate mental health appointmentsParticipate as a member of an interdisciplinary clinical team which provides mental health treatment for inmates with mental illness;Provide input needed for treatment and management planning to include observations of inmate behaviors, problems, symptoms and response to treatment interventions;Inform inmates regarding mental healthcare supervision and treatment;Listen to inmate concerns and provide counseling and direction;Communicate regarding complaints, problems, incidents and inmate behavioral management issues;Respond to complaints, problems, actions, or behaviors within scope of practice;Document both handwritten and electronically in an accurate and timely manner to maintain inmate mental health records under the supervision of a work leader.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept of Corrections employee or from this email address info@governmentjobs.com It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date, please contact the "Department Contact" listed in this announcement.SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applical law.Colorado Department of Corrections 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 Employee Relations Specialist, Ana Andersen at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-723-3998 ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.