Qmap Certified Health Care Services Trainee II At Wheat Ridge Regional Center

Department Information

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

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

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!

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 unit's focus is on providing services and supports 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 regulation.

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

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Description of Job

Summary of Position:

This position exists to provide direct care services and to administer medications to the individuals supported. This position incorporates the new role of medication administration per QMAP regulations

Duties of the position:

Implementation Of Individual Program Plan

Under the direction of the LPT, LPN, RN, and within the scope of training provided: administers and documents residential, therapy, medical and behavior related objectives as identified in the IPP of persons served. Administers oxygen, over-the-counter treatments and monitors feeding pumps. Some of these activities involve lifting and/or pivoting individuals. Transports (drives) individuals to their day program site, medical appointments, court hearings and/or community activities. Protects the rights of persons served and enhances their quality of life.

Activities of Daily Living

Under the direction of the LPT, LPN, RN, and within the scope of training provided: performs or assists and trains residents on all activities of daily living (ADL). This includes but is not limited to: meal preparation; personal hygiene; social skills; recreation activities; housekeeping and laundry; safety and transportation, all with a training approach.

Redirection and Intervention

Under the direction of the LPT, RN, and within the scope of training provided: De-escalates agitating behaviors by utilizing skills learned to mitigate the situation safely. Performs physical intervention and redirection techniques when needed, utilizing the least restrictive measures available.

Medication Administration

Within the scope of QMAP training provided and the delegation of a nurse, administers medications and treatments to the individuals served in accordance with the Physician's orders. Administers physician ordered medications and medical treatments in proper doses at appropriate times to each individual. Records a wide range of information including: medication given (includes time and amount); residents' responses to medications and treatments; intake, output, seizures, menses; and all information relevant to all aspects of the clients' medical status.

Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be currently registered as QMAP with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).

Substitutions:

• NONE

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment Physical

• Must demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs, bend, squat, etc. and perform physical interventions proficiently (pre-employment and continuously throughout employment).

• TB test required.

• Requires annual influenza, and other vaccines as required by the State of Colorado

• US Driver's License

• Shift Work

• WRRC is a 24/7 facility, therefore person in this position must be available to work any shift, any day and/or any area, to meet agency needs.

• Travel

• Position must travel to remote work sites and must utilize a state vehicle, if available. If not, must utilize personal vehicle and submit for mileage reimbursement. Position is required to use a state vehicle to transport residents.

• CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons):

CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults

• Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination 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.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact heather.siegal@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

• 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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