Program Management III- Program Director - Director of Forensic Community Based Services

 

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About the Position: 
 
This position is responsible for the oversight and management of the FCBS Department, including all staff assigned to the work unit. This position exists to manage, direct, train, and provide supervision and oversight of the staff assigned to FCBS. The staff members, assigned to Denver and Pueblo offices, provide oversight services to conditionally-released and community placement individuals. This position designs, develops, and directs implementation of FCBS policies and protocols for the delivery of the above services and interacts with relevant stakeholders as needed to identify and overcome barriers to discharge and safe community residence and to streamline administrative processes in these systems. The director is responsible for all personnel matters including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, retention, offboarding, and performance issues. The Director of FCBS supports their team in their collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal service provision for the NGRI population. Directors within Forensic Services also have data reporting requirements, which requires creation and maintenance of data tracking systems and frequent reporting requirements. Duties in this position include: 

Department and Personnel Management: 

• provides leadership and direction to the daily operations of the work unit, consisting of various staff and is the direct supervisor to five (5) full-time employees (FTE)
• provides second-level supervision to the fourteen (14) other positions within the work unit and holds regular team meetings 
• must maintain familiarity with the current status and progress of all clients being served by FCBS, relevant statutes and community resources to assist in problem-solving and ensure all clients are receiving an appropriate level of care and/or receive appropriate intervention
• required to respond to emergency situations directly and in support of team members and also accompanies team members to staffings and/or treatment-related meetings when support is requested and required
• via supervision, the Director provides final approval for all court communication and documentation submissions to include, but not  limited to, quarterly reports, annual reports, regressions/progressions, and proposed conditions
• assesses the needs for the work unit based on program evaluation, client needs, the Division’s mission, and resource allocation
• supports consistent implementation and compliance with related treatment standards and external agency rules/regulations, reports any deficits to leadership, and collaborates in developing operational procedures
• serves as an advocate for the work unit and its clients, communicates needs and plans to leadership, which includes analyzing issues related to the services offered by this work unit
• must have good working knowledge of Colorado regulations and statutes, as well as internal policy and procedure
• ensures effective services are being provided by developing, implementing, and monitoring staff and client engagement and quality of services and work products
• responsible for identifying quality improvement needs and developing a corrective plan of action to present to leadership, to support efficacy, this position will create work unit protocols and audit tools
• monitor all department related expenditures and budgets by approving P-card purchases and overseeing annual operating funds and contracts assigned to the work unit
• make efforts to develop and maintain student training opportunities when possible, which will require familiarity with discipline-specific educational requirements and relationships with educational institutions
• performs all functions and responsibilities of an Appointing Authority as related to personnel, including recruitment, assignment of work schedules, hiring, approval of leave, counseling and mentoring, performance planning, and assessment and administration of corrective and disciplinary action pursuant to State Personnel  Rules 
• monitors staff productivity and efficiency and oversees compliance of staff with specific competency requirements
• provide strategic planning and staff projections for review by leadership
• possesses specialized knowledge within the population served by FCBS and regularly participates in committees and work groups
• responsible for all work unit-related needs during business hours and after hours as needed
• responsible for responding timely to all Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests and in the event of a negative outcome may be required to participate in communication with OCFMH and CDHS leadership and media
• FCBS partners with two University of Colorado psychiatric staff assigned to the work unit. The Director is responsible for general oversight, communication, administrative supervision, and contractual obligations for both positions

Contracts and Budget: 

• responsible for the oversight of all contracts associated with services received by the FCBS Department. This includes identification of such needs, identification of underused services, identification of increased service needs, contractual editing, ensuring contractual compliance, and serving as a primary point of contact for the contract holder. 
• should there be an identified deficiency with a contractor, this shall be communicated to leadership and the Director shall create a corrective plan of action to issue and oversee with the vendor
• oversees all finances and expenditures associated with the FCBS department, including internal tracking systems, invoices, receiving reports, p-card purchases, and overall budget, as well as policy and procedure associated with successful adherence to established budgets and fiscal rules. 
• holds regular meetings with the CFO team to ensure compliance
• Monitor trends associated with both contracts and budgets to identify the best use of resource allocation and forecast future departmental needs

Policy and Procedure: 

• utilize best practices to develop and implement operating policies and practice standards for the work unit. This includes standards for treatment planning, and reporting to the court and various agencies
• analyzes current statutes and makes recommendations for changes
• stays informed of relevant statutes and applies the information contained in the Colorado Revised Statutes to the work unit
• works in collaboration with CMHHIP and Forensic Services Administration to develop, draft, and implement policies and strategies for the readmission of patients on community placement and granted conditional release
• assists with the development of policies and procedures for Forensic Services and ensures all FCBS staff receive training and apply such policies and procedures appropriately

Other Duties as Assigned: 

• data analysis
• stakeholder engagement
• appointing authority
• may be called upon to perform tasks or undertake special assignments or projects deemed necessary by OCFMH

Experience Only:

Ten (10) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position including a minimum of (3) years experience in program management at a Director or similar level

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of education in a criminal justice, legal or mental health field and relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to ten (10) years including a minimum of (3) years experience in program management at a Director or similar level

Preferred Qualifications

• preference will be given to individuals with related state experience 
• work history in the criminal justice, legal or mental health fields
• strong leadership experience
• demonstrated abilities with change management and organizational culture

Conditions of Employment

• Full background check and reference check required

• Must travel throughout State and has staff in Denver and Pueblo

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment.  Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information 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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), 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 department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

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The Assessment Process

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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 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• BenefitHub state employee discount program

• Employee Wellness program

• 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 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.  

ADA 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 ADA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at  cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.

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