What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Youth Security Officer I - CMHHIP position at State of Colorado?
JOB
This position is open to Colorado state residents only.Please note: While this announcement lists a specific unit, should an offer be extended to you, the hiring manager may make you a job offer within the same classification for a different unit within the hospital. These opportunities will be based on vacancies at the time of offer and business needs. All work locations evaluated will remain within CMHHIP.Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareersColorado Mental Health Hospital Institute at Pueblo (CMHHIP)As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century, Colorado Mental Health Hospital Institute at Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a leading employer, provider of quality mental health services, and community partner. This work unit provides security, law enforcement, and transportation services at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position is required to report to the assigned duty location, no remote option will be availableAbout the Position: About the Position: This position is to provide a safe, secure environment for all persons on the grounds of the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo and within the surrounding community, by enforcing regulations involving the treatment of mentally ill patients of the Hospital. This position is aware of and adheres to prevailing legal standards, CDHS Policy and CMHIP specific procedure. Specific duties and expectations of the job are detailed in the 5 sections below: Safety/Security; Programming; Documentation/Recording; Training and Organizational Accountability.Safety/Security: Providing the direct care, safety, security and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated patients in a locked settingProvide immediate intervention in crisis situationsEmploy sound judgment and emotional control when evaluating possible crises promptly taking into consideration the physical and mental well-being of all patients and staffParticipate in defusing and debriefing all incidentsMonitor the movement of patients in the units or throughout the buildingEscort and transport to activities or appointments internal and/or externalConduct searches of persons' property or areas according to schedule or as neededCheck windows, doors, all aspects of locking mechanisms, and building grounds to minimize escape riskActively use effective communication skills, verbal de-escalation skills, and CTI skills when interacting with patients and staff positively and respectfullyProvide interior security within the facility by patrolling the patient areas on irregular patrols establishing preventative enforcement through Officer presenceProgramming: Provide for and promote a safer, more therapeutic environment by meeting expectations to provide both a deterrent to assaults as well as an additional resource to manage actual assaults and crisesActively and with positive engagement, implement and follow policies and program proceduresObserve, monitor, detect, record, and report problem behaviorsCommunicate expectations for behavior, events, rules, or other milieu requirementsUse prevailing techniques to establish rapport with patients, overcome resistance to change, and communicate more effectively in stable circumstances as well as unsettled circumstancesSupport CMHIP/DPS initiatives and strategies as they relate to patient programming and crisis interventionProvide officer presence in common areas providing a safer and more therapeutic environmentRespond to crises and assist staff in gaining control of hostile situationsDocumentation: Document observations of patient behavior and response to treatmentDocument all unit activities and relevant information on the daily shift logEnsures validity and continuity in the security accounting and reporting system by accurately reporting all pertinent security information in log books and by attaining and preserving all essential patient documentsReport known or suspected incidents of abuse as mandatory reporters pursuant to prevailing statuteOrganizational Accountability: Demonstrate, support, and contribute to a healthy, positive, and respectful cultural climate throughout the facility and in all communications Communicates with internal/external customers, residents, subordinate staff, and co-workers in a professional manner; ensuring to communicate with respect and dignityAdhere to the CDHS Code of Conduct and DPS Policy and ProceduresBe aware of and adhere to prevailing legal standards, CDHS Policy, and implementing ProceduresAdhere to CDHS, DPS Policy, and CMHIP Procedures regarding work schedule, timekeeping, and leave practices. Perform continuous, irregular patrols within the facilityTraining: Attend and actively participate in all assigned training and successfully complete any/all testing or other requirements for such trainingMaintain required certifications as appropriate. Successful completion may beknown or recorded by score or demonstration of skillMeet and keep current all mandatory training pursuant to prevailing CMHIP/DPS PolicyOther Duties as Assigned: Required to assist per recommendations from the Appointing Authority and/or Supervisor, should other duties within reason arise in accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes, CDHS, CMHIP and DPS Policies and Procedures.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
How to ApplyThe Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact jonathan.benavides@state.co.us About 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
This position is open to Colorado state residents only.Please note: While this announcement lists a specific unit, should an offer be extended to you, the hiring manager may make you a job offer within the same classification for a different unit within the hospital. These opportunities will be based on vacancies at the time of offer and business needs. All work locations evaluated will remain within CMHHIP.Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareersColorado Mental Health Hospital Institute at Pueblo (CMHHIP)As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century, Colorado Mental Health Hospital Institute at Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a leading employer, provider of quality mental health services, and community partner. This work unit provides security, law enforcement, and transportation services at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position is required to report to the assigned duty location, no remote option will be availableAbout the Position: About the Position: This position is to provide a safe, secure environment for all persons on the grounds of the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo and within the surrounding community, by enforcing regulations involving the treatment of mentally ill patients of the Hospital. This position is aware of and adheres to prevailing legal standards, CDHS Policy and CMHIP specific procedure. Specific duties and expectations of the job are detailed in the 5 sections below: Safety/Security; Programming; Documentation/Recording; Training and Organizational Accountability.Safety/Security: Providing the direct care, safety, security and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated patients in a locked settingProvide immediate intervention in crisis situationsEmploy sound judgment and emotional control when evaluating possible crises promptly taking into consideration the physical and mental well-being of all patients and staffParticipate in defusing and debriefing all incidentsMonitor the movement of patients in the units or throughout the buildingEscort and transport to activities or appointments internal and/or externalConduct searches of persons' property or areas according to schedule or as neededCheck windows, doors, all aspects of locking mechanisms, and building grounds to minimize escape riskActively use effective communication skills, verbal de-escalation skills, and CTI skills when interacting with patients and staff positively and respectfullyProvide interior security within the facility by patrolling the patient areas on irregular patrols establishing preventative enforcement through Officer presenceProgramming: Provide for and promote a safer, more therapeutic environment by meeting expectations to provide both a deterrent to assaults as well as an additional resource to manage actual assaults and crisesActively and with positive engagement, implement and follow policies and program proceduresObserve, monitor, detect, record, and report problem behaviorsCommunicate expectations for behavior, events, rules, or other milieu requirementsUse prevailing techniques to establish rapport with patients, overcome resistance to change, and communicate more effectively in stable circumstances as well as unsettled circumstancesSupport CMHIP/DPS initiatives and strategies as they relate to patient programming and crisis interventionProvide officer presence in common areas providing a safer and more therapeutic environmentRespond to crises and assist staff in gaining control of hostile situationsDocumentation: Document observations of patient behavior and response to treatmentDocument all unit activities and relevant information on the daily shift logEnsures validity and continuity in the security accounting and reporting system by accurately reporting all pertinent security information in log books and by attaining and preserving all essential patient documentsReport known or suspected incidents of abuse as mandatory reporters pursuant to prevailing statuteOrganizational Accountability: Demonstrate, support, and contribute to a healthy, positive, and respectful cultural climate throughout the facility and in all communications Communicates with internal/external customers, residents, subordinate staff, and co-workers in a professional manner; ensuring to communicate with respect and dignityAdhere to the CDHS Code of Conduct and DPS Policy and ProceduresBe aware of and adhere to prevailing legal standards, CDHS Policy, and implementing ProceduresAdhere to CDHS, DPS Policy, and CMHIP Procedures regarding work schedule, timekeeping, and leave practices. Perform continuous, irregular patrols within the facilityTraining: Attend and actively participate in all assigned training and successfully complete any/all testing or other requirements for such trainingMaintain required certifications as appropriate. Successful completion may beknown or recorded by score or demonstration of skillMeet and keep current all mandatory training pursuant to prevailing CMHIP/DPS PolicyOther Duties as Assigned: Required to assist per recommendations from the Appointing Authority and/or Supervisor, should other duties within reason arise in accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes, CDHS, CMHIP and DPS Policies and Procedures.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
How to ApplyThe Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact jonathan.benavides@state.co.us About 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
