What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDOC - Human Resources Specialist III (Wellness Concierge) position at State of Colorado?
JOB
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies at this location.This position is eligible for Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) after the initial training period. The FWA includes a hybrid workplace which is partly remote (work from home) and partly in office at a satellite location that may be located in Canon City, Denver, Pueblo, and other locations throughout the state, or at our Headquarters location in Colorado Springs. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds 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 great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Employee Benefits Unit plays a critical role in the effective administration of the agency’s comprehensive employee leave and benefits programs. This unit is responsible for ensuring the accurate management of employee benefits, Workers’ Compensation, FMLA, and FAMLI leave, all while upholding compliance with state and federal regulations. The unit’s primary goal is to support staff by providing expert guidance on leave policies, benefits administration, and regulatory requirements, ensuring that all employees receive equitable and timely access to the benefits and resources available to them. Additionally, we have developed the Employee Benefits Wellness Team to promote the overall well-being and mental health of the agency’s staff by coordinating and delivering comprehensive wellness programs, peer support initiatives, and mental health resources designed to foster a well-supported and resilient workforce.Provide tailored wellness support designed to meet the unique needs of each staff member, family member, or retiree, offering resources and guidance to promote their overall well-being and resilience in the workplace;Maintain and provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders while building professional relationships with outside sources for the most up-to-date and beneficial resources available;Understand FML, FAMLI, Workers’ Compensation, Short-Term Disability, and other protected leave to support staff navigation of leave and provide appropriate supplementary resources;Teach and assist staff about State Benefits, the BenefitSolver platform, and how outside resources may supplement and support their insurance and other benefit programs; Provide oversight of the CDOC staff peer support program – Employee Support Program (ESP) and the Volunteer Staff Chaplains, connecting facilities and staff with these resources as well as the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) to support resilience and connectedness across our teams;Identify pipelines and create material, both electronic (email, web postings, etc.) and in hard copy format (e.g. flyers) to drive staff engagement and distribute wellness information across the organization;Support benefits administration including open enrollment, supplement program, qualifying life events, and new hire onboarding;Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders;Plan, execute, and evaluate communication methods and services;Collaborate with DPA and insurance professionals to monitor and influence insurance benefit needs;Solicit input from treatment providers and community partners to strengthen the services provided to employees;Attend DPA Benefits meetings and training as needed to stay up to date and knowledge of insurance and resources available at the state level such as the State of Health wellness program to be a subject matter expert and valued partner for State of Colorado Benefits;Provide rule interpretation, consultation, and guidance, as well as initiate and track improvements to the wellness initiative. This position will travel within the State of Colorado;Travel to locations within the State of Colorado;Other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
After submitting an application, you should receive an 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 or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Jennifer LaDuke at jennifer.laduke@state.co.us. 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 applicable law.The 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.
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies at this location.This position is eligible for Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) after the initial training period. The FWA includes a hybrid workplace which is partly remote (work from home) and partly in office at a satellite location that may be located in Canon City, Denver, Pueblo, and other locations throughout the state, or at our Headquarters location in Colorado Springs. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds 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 great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Employee Benefits Unit plays a critical role in the effective administration of the agency’s comprehensive employee leave and benefits programs. This unit is responsible for ensuring the accurate management of employee benefits, Workers’ Compensation, FMLA, and FAMLI leave, all while upholding compliance with state and federal regulations. The unit’s primary goal is to support staff by providing expert guidance on leave policies, benefits administration, and regulatory requirements, ensuring that all employees receive equitable and timely access to the benefits and resources available to them. Additionally, we have developed the Employee Benefits Wellness Team to promote the overall well-being and mental health of the agency’s staff by coordinating and delivering comprehensive wellness programs, peer support initiatives, and mental health resources designed to foster a well-supported and resilient workforce.Provide tailored wellness support designed to meet the unique needs of each staff member, family member, or retiree, offering resources and guidance to promote their overall well-being and resilience in the workplace;Maintain and provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders while building professional relationships with outside sources for the most up-to-date and beneficial resources available;Understand FML, FAMLI, Workers’ Compensation, Short-Term Disability, and other protected leave to support staff navigation of leave and provide appropriate supplementary resources;Teach and assist staff about State Benefits, the BenefitSolver platform, and how outside resources may supplement and support their insurance and other benefit programs; Provide oversight of the CDOC staff peer support program – Employee Support Program (ESP) and the Volunteer Staff Chaplains, connecting facilities and staff with these resources as well as the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) to support resilience and connectedness across our teams;Identify pipelines and create material, both electronic (email, web postings, etc.) and in hard copy format (e.g. flyers) to drive staff engagement and distribute wellness information across the organization;Support benefits administration including open enrollment, supplement program, qualifying life events, and new hire onboarding;Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders;Plan, execute, and evaluate communication methods and services;Collaborate with DPA and insurance professionals to monitor and influence insurance benefit needs;Solicit input from treatment providers and community partners to strengthen the services provided to employees;Attend DPA Benefits meetings and training as needed to stay up to date and knowledge of insurance and resources available at the state level such as the State of Health wellness program to be a subject matter expert and valued partner for State of Colorado Benefits;Provide rule interpretation, consultation, and guidance, as well as initiate and track improvements to the wellness initiative. This position will travel within the State of Colorado;Travel to locations within the State of Colorado;Other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
After submitting an application, you should receive an 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 or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Jennifer LaDuke at jennifer.laduke@state.co.us. 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 applicable law.The 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.
