Entry Level Health Care Services Trainee I Wheat Ridge Regional Center

Department Information

This position is open only to State of Colorado classified permanent employees of the listed department and division within that department.

Please note : This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Office of Adult Aging and Disability Services - Wheat Ridge Regional Center

This work unit provides comprehensive services and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This work units focus is on providing services and supporting an active learning approach. The work unit is also focused on creating and promoting a safe and healthy environment for individuals supported. This work unit provides 24-hour treatment services that are in compliance with State and Federal regulations.

The Wheat Ridge Regional Center is looking to hire motivated hard-working individuals to provide direct support services to individuals with intellectual and / or developmental disabilities. Some of the individuals we serve have high medical needs while others need significant support around behavioral and mental health needs. Once hired on there are many opportunities for promotion and career growth.

Mission

Our mission is to offer people with disabilities the necessary supports in order to promote the personal values of individual growth participation contribution and capability

Description of Job

The Health Care Service Trainee (HCST I) gives hands-on direct support to individuals with intellectual and / or developmental disabilities. These positions provide people we serve with opportunities to achieve the highest level of independence in the areas of health safety and activities of daily living (eating bathing dressing and personal hygiene). These positions sustain a therapeutic milieu for people served while utilizing sound practices to ensure safety and security of the environment. The HCST I provides psychiatric and behavior-based treatment while assisting those served to reach their maximum level of independence.

Some precautions we are taking include :

• We provide personal protective equipment - i.e. gloves gowns surgical masks N 95 masks and protective eyewear
• Emphasison Infection control - i.e. robust training and cleaning schedule
• Management support

What you will be doing :

Additional info for this position :

This position is a unique opportunity to receive fully paid training that requires no prior healthcare experience!

We will equip you with the skills and knowledge to quickly advance. Heres a snapshot of what career pathing opportunities we offer :

After the employee starts and completes orientation the employee will begin training in order to be able to administer medication to the individual we serve.

After the employee completes this coursework and passes a competency check with a nurse the employee will be promoted to a Health Care Service Trainee II and paid an additional $1 per hour .

After 6 successful months working as a Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) the employee will be promoted to a Health Care Technician I and paid an additional $1 more per hour .

Additionally once the employee becomes a QMAP there are many other positions at WRRC open to them including Mentor / Health Care Technician II Line Charge / Health Care Technician III and Residential Coordinator / Health Care Technician IV. These promotional opportunities all come with increased salaries.

It doesnt end there! After one year of working with CDHS you will be eligible for partial tuition reimbursement. Begin or continue your education while you work and well lend you a hand. Your success is our success and ensures better outcomes for the patients we serve!

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Special Qualifications : Must have a High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

Experience : None

Education : None

Supplemental Information : You will be required to provide at least two supervisor / mentor references after a successful interview and before we can extend an official hiring offer. This can include a teacher mentor former boss or even someone you may have babysat for. (Please provide both a current phone number and email address for each reference.)

Preferred Qualifications :

Skills and Abilities :

Conditions of Employment :

This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting) and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.

Motor Vehicle Check if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle either in an ongoing capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training / meetings / client visits / etc.

Must possess a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License or a non-restricted U.S. Drivers License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border

Out-of-State Drivers License holders must obtain a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License within 30 days of employment start date.

Disclose that information on the application.

Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

Provide your employee number from your 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.

CDHS Selection Process Explanation

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40 / hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications & Competencies :

Relevant years of state service experience.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process

A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience / job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use see resume or see attached.

You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Comparative Analysis Process Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from an eSkills Test. Your Work Experience / Job Duties

Document your work experience / job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills education experience minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications.

If listed answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling grammar and clarity of your writing). Appeal Rights

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.

You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

You can find the official appeal form here .

You must deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board :

By email () or

Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203 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 departments action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance :

At or

Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes within the Rules webpage.

Supplemental Information

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The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions please contact .

About Us & Benefits

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference join 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. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS . 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 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

State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center

Employee Wellness program

Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and more

Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

Our Values

We believe in a people-first approach : We prioritize the needs well-being and dignity of the individuals families and communities we serve. We commit to respect fairness and access in every decision policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

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.

ADA Accommodations

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.

This includes completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and / or performing 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 .

EEO Statement

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing a Colorado for ALL of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a Colorado for ALL drives 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.

Additional Support For Your Application

Toll-Free Applicant Technical Support :

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints : if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1