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

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

Salary

$77,136.00 - $92,580.00 Annually

Location

Grand Junction, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IJB 00919 05/07/2025

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OAADS - Grand Junction Regional Center

Opening Date

05/07/2025

Closing Date

5/25/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

3199 D Road Grand Junction, CO. 81504

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Type of Announcement

The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

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

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Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

About Grand Junction Regional Center:

Grand Junction Regional Center (GJRC) exists to provide person-centered quality healthcare, activities of daily living, and an active learning atmosphere in a safe and healthy environment for intellectually and developmentally disabled (IDD) individuals and individuals who may have behavioral health needs in addition to IDD. This work unit provides 24-hour treatment services that comply with State and Federal regulations.

About the Work Unit:

This work unit exists to direct and coordinate services and supports within the Intermediate Care Facility for intellectual and developmental disabilities (ICF-IDD) program to assure individuals goals promote independence to the fullest potential are developed and achieved and is responsible for ensuring staff implement the Individual Program Plan in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

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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, nursing, 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

+ This position may be required to work other locations and/or shifts as needed to address agency resource needs.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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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.

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:

+ Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License

+ 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

+ Serves as Duty Officer to consult with staff after hours. Not eligible for pay differentials per DPA pay plan.

+ 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.

+ Former employees of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on your application and may not be eligible for employment at CDHS.

+ TB test required; requires Influenza and COVID vaccine as required by facility

+ Must be annually certified for the skilled implementation of Safety Care

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 ([email protected]), 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 (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)

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The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)

For additional recruiting questions, please contact natasha.story @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 (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (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 [email protected] or call 1-800-929-0791.

~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.

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If you are a former or current state employee, please identify what state agency you work(ed) with and how many years of relevant state service you have related to the p osition you are applying for. (Ensure this is listed on your application under work experience)

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Do you currently possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License?

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Tell us about your experience working with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or people who are dually diagnosed.

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What is your leadership/management style?

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What is your experience working in an Intermediate Care Facilities and Home and Community Based Services Waiver licensed facilities?

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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?

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Please describe your level of proficiency with respect to Google Suite for business to include Google Sheets, Google Documents, and Google Calendar.

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