Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (Health Professional V) - Grand Junction

Department Information This position will be accepting applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete. If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date, at their own expense Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. About Grand Junction Regional Center Grand Junction Regional Center (GJRC) is one of three Regional Centers. in Colorado that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have intensive needs. GJRC, which dates back to 1919, has both Intermediate Care Facilities/Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD) homes and Home and Community Based Services Waiver (HCBS Waiver) homes throughout the community. The center serves a diverse population, from people who have high abilities but are at high risk to themselves or others to people who have significant medical challenges. Programs are individualized to meet varying needs. Services provided range from residential services and health services to mental health intervention. GJRC provides a day program, vocational and specialized habilitation, speech, occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, and nutritional services. Description of Job This Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) plans, develops, and coordinates comprehensive services provided to individuals with intellectual disabilities and safeguards and advocates for their rights, safety, and quality of life. This position also includes coordinating administrative functions and services for the residents, including ensuring the implementation and documentation of residential programs is completed. This QIDP also directly supervises 3-4 staff and is a second-level supervisor over 20-35 direct care staff. This position also works in coverage on the homes as needed. Additionally, As a QIDP You Can Expect To Exercise appointing authority responsibilities with first- and second-level supervision over Residential staff, including approximately 30 employees Directly supervise Health Care Tech IV positions including oversight of hiring, performance planning, performance evaluation, corrective, and disciplinary action, up to and including termination Directs, oversees, and monitors delivery of comprehensive services to individuals by facilitating or co-facilitating the Interdisciplinary (ID) Team (medical, programming, psychology, nursing, OT, PT, clinical behavioral specialists) process to develop an Individual Program Plan (IP) by reviewing the individual’s progress in reaching identified goals in the IP and by recommending ways to overcome barriers to reaching goals Conduct routine monitoring, including conducting regular audits of each Individual’s program in Therapy Ensure regulatory compliance of all agency departments in conjunction with: State Board of Nursing Practice Acts; Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IDD) and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS); Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) of Department of Public Health (DPH); Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS); CDHS Policies and Procedures; and other state and federal mandates Assure the effectiveness of the Interdisciplinary Team (medical, programming, psychology, nursing, OT, PT, nursing, clinical behavioral specialists) process by identifying, coordinating, and providing leadership, guidance, and training to team members (professional and para-professional) when appropriate in various subject matters related to ICF-IDD & Waiver-HCBS Respond to or intervene in in-person physical conflict to ensure safety and prevent escalation. Respond to emergency situations and assist medical staff with medical supports and services Serves as Duty Officer to consult with staff after hours. May be required to work other locations and/or shifts as needed to address agency resource needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an academic discipline associated with the study of human behavior, human skill development or education, humans and their cultural behavior, or any other services related to basic human care needs or the human condition. AND Four (4) years of professional experience that must include experience with IDD and dually diagnosed individuals and progressive management Substitutions Additional education will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis. Special Qualifications Due to federal requirements for ICF-IID positions, work experience may not be substituted for the bachelors degree. Must currently possess, or be able to possess within six months of employment, QMAP training or LPT licensure. This position must be annually certified for the skilled implementation of Safety Care.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidate will have one (1) year of supervisory experience Knowledge of the Performance Management techniques Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, prioritize and organize work, and to interpret rules and regulations Advanced skills in using Google Suite for business and general computer use Proficiency with electronic health records Conditions Of Employment Full Background Check Required - 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 This position requires residency within the state of Colorado 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 Driver’s License or a non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date. Position must travel to remote work sites and must utilize state vehicles, if available. If not, must utilize personal vehicle and submit for mileage reimbursement. TB test required; requires Influenza and COVID vaccine as required by facility Must be annually certified for the skilled implementation of Safety Care Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: 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 in the application form. 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 reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing. 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 be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board: By email ([email protected]), 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 department’s action. Contact The State Personnel Board For Assistance At (303) 866-3300, or Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage. 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Yes No 07 Tell us about your experience working with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or people who are dually diagnosed. 08 How do you keep yourself focused on daily responsibilities when there are constant interruptions and emergency needs? How do you delegate to others? 09 What is your experience working in an Intermediate Care Facilities and Home and Community Based Services Waiver licensed facilities? 10 Tell us about a time as a supervisor when you had to hold a staff member accountable for poor performance. What strategy did you use to address the staff and what was the outcome? 11 Please describe your level of proficiency with respect to Google Suite for business to include Google Sheets, Google Documents, and Google Calendar. Required Question