State Of Colorado Denver , CO 80208
Posted 4 days ago
Department Information
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
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About Community Engagement and Integration
This work unit provides Community Engagement and Integration at Grand Junction Regional Center, which consists of supported employment, vocational, training and habilitation services to waiver and ICF individuals. These services are provided in compliance with Local, State, and Federal standards.
Description of Job
About the Position:
The Director of Community Engagement & Integration provides guidance and vision to GJRC's day habilitation and supported employment programs, working to achieve full integration for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Inspired by Colorado's Employment First initiative, GJRC strives to open pathways to employment appropriate to the hopes, goals, and abilities of each of the individuals it supports. Under this responsibility, the position is accountable for meeting all regulatory and funding requirements agency-wide and supervising all of the functions and systems related to the delivery of Program and supported employment services. Services are currently provided in both ICF and waiver homes, at the Developmental Center building, ICF group homes, and in the community, to approximately 80 individuals Duties in this position include:
Program Management:
Budgetary Management:
Appointing Authority Leadership and Mentoring:
Other Duties as Assigned:
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Education and Experience:
Baccalaureate from an accredited college or university in the area of Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
AND
Four (4) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position with at least ONE (1) year of experience in a supervisory Human Services role
Substitutions:
Relevant Associate degree from an accredited college and six (6) years of experience in Human Services and at least ONE (1) year of experience in a supervisory Human Services role
Preferred Qualifications:
Conditions of Employment:
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.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact jazzma.gamboa@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 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 MotivateMe
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.
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.
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