JOB
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies CDHSCareersMost State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!CDHSCareers About Grand Junction Regional CenterThis work unit exists to provide quality health care, personal hygiene maintenance, achievement of personal outcomes and a therapeutic milieu in a home-like environment for up to 12 individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
About the Position: The aim of the position is to give support and services to people in the areas of health, safety, activities of daily living and also providing opportunities for person to achieve their desired personal outcomes as described in their Individual Plans. Duties in this position include: Directly provide and assist with daily living care for residents: provide care and instruction in daily living activities for persons receiving services, such as bathing, eating and personal hygiene, to ensure personal outcomes are met as determined by their Individual Planswith supervision and /or delegation, successfully apply knowledge in administering treatments and medications as prescribed for Waiver services onlymedication administration procedures including, but not limited to: administering, monitoring self-administration; PRN medications; Standards, precautions and safe practice; Preparing and /or altering medication for administration; Controlled substances, counting, administering, documenting; Proper documentation of medication administration; Medication errors, documenting, reporting; Medication Storage; Medication Disposal; Medication reminder boxes and day/trip packs, filling and administrationadminister dietary orders as prescribed. This would include preparing meals to prescribed diet consistencies as specified in the dietary planning menu.respond to emergency situations and assists medical staff with medical support and services Individualized Support Services: follow and implement assigned individualized supports and services for residents. Programs include behavior, social, recreation, work and specialized therapies; residential and day program areas and community settingsdocument and/or communicate per protocols/procedures all required and pertinent information regarding residents for whom this position is responsible for at any given time Day Programming: provide/assist in the implementation of learning, support or experience programsreport any issues/concerns Home care & meetings: refine the physical condition of the living site by addressing safety concerns, making approved purchases, decorating living areas and performing housekeeping dutiesreport any safety/hazard issuesattend assigned meetings and in-services as scheduled by the supervisor to fulfill the mission/vision of the agencyTransportation: transport individuals receiving services to/from appointments, scheduled events, and emergency transports.transport individuals to programming and on outingsOther Duties as Assigned: other Duties as assignedmay be required to work other locations and/or shifts as needed to address agency needsmust be annually certified for the skilled implementation of Safety Care
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
How to ApplyVideo on how to applyThe Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact erin.scwaba@state.co.usAbout Us: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado 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. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plansMedical and dental health plansEmployer supplemented Health Savings AccountPaid life insuranceShort- and long-term disability coverage11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leaveBenefitHub state employee discount programEmployee Wellness program MotivateMeExcellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and moreRemote work arrangements for eligible positions*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For moreinformation, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.Our 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 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 ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~Toll Free Applicant Technical Support