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Mentor - Health Care Tech II

Salary

$20.65 - $28.92 Hourly

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IJD 00872 5/13/2025

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OAADS - Pueblo Regional Center

Opening Date

05/13/2025

Closing Date

5/23/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

270 W. John Powell Blvd. Pueblo West, CO 81007

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Type of Announcement

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

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

This position is open to current employees of Pueblo Regional Center ONLY.

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)

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

About Pueblo Regional Center (PRC)

This work unit exists to provide quality health care, personal hygiene maintenance, and an active learning atmosphere in a safe, healthy environment for individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental illness. This work unit provides 24-hour treatment services that are in compliance with State and Federal regulations.

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Description of Job

About the Position:

The purpose of this position is to give support and services to people in the areas of health, safety, and activities of daily living while also providing opportunities for people to achieve their desired personal outcomes as described in their Individual Plans. This position will act as a Mentor to all designated staff that provide direct care services to our individuals. Duties in this position include:

Provide & Assist with Daily Living Care and Support:

+ provide support and instruction in daily living activities for persons receiving services, such as bathing, eating, and personal hygiene, to ensure personal outcomes are met as determined by their Individual Plans

+ administer all treatments, medications, and dietary orders as prescribed. This would include preparing meals to prescribed diet consistencies as specified in the dietary planning menu

+ respond to emergency situations and assist medical staff with medical support and services

+ determine and provide the best possible environment to meet individual needs, safety, and personal outcomes

+ follow and implement assigned individualized supports and services for residents. Programs include behavior, social, recreation, work, and specialized therapies; residential and day program areas and community settings

+ document and/or communicate per protocols/procedures all required and pertinent information regarding residents for whom this position is responsible at any given time. Skills in the use of computer systems may be needed/developed if assisting with particular site operations

+ implement as prescribed a variety of learning/support plans within a person’s daily routine

Mentoring:

+ provide mentoring to employees who are assigned to this program; up to 50% of this duty statement will be spent providing guidance and direction regarding direct care services while performing the tasks during essential functions of the job. The position will demonstrate related competencies and observe return demonstrations, provide on-the-spot training, and evaluate and document that each competency was demonstrated proficiently

+ provide follow-up communication with assigned employee(s). Communication should be weekly (face-to-face, via phone, or email) to answer questions and provide ongoing support for the first month. Monthly communication should occur after one month has passed throughout the next six months

+ position will be assigned to work in ratio (or out of ratio when needed for mentoring) at varying locations to provide support to staff (or teams) that are struggling

+ provide training and demonstration in methods and techniques that are approved and supported for individuals (or teams) that struggle to be successful

+ make observations and recommendations according to their training and expertise and will report back to management and the Mentor team (Staff Development) regarding the need for further support

+ may be pulled to multiple work areas within a shift and will drive to each location.

+ trains newly assigned staff in work duties and schedules

+ provides onsite training and monitoring of the resident’s activities of daily living to ensure timely and accurate implementation of program plans as identified in the Individual Program Plan

+ identifies and reports to the direct supervisor any problems that arise in the area of staff compliance

Community Integration:

+ provide/assist in the implementation of learning, support, or experience programs

+ Report any issues/concerns

+ monitor area/individuals to ensure a safe environment

+ recommend alternate opportunities to encourage learning, growth, or stabilization

+ consider the uniqueness of each individual that receives support and services and facilitates opportunities for self-determination and active participation in the management of that individual’s life

+ transport individuals receiving services to/from appointments, scheduled events, and emergency transports

+ coordinate with other staff/departments for assistance to transport persons to/from treatment, scheduled/non-scheduled events and/or appointments

Home Care & Meetings:

+ refine the physical condition of the living site by addressing safety concerns, making purchases, decorating the living area and performing housekeeping duties

+ report any safety/hazard issues

+ attend assigned meetings and in-services as scheduled by the supervisor to fulfill the mission/vision of the agency

Other Duties as Assigned:

+ other Duties as assigned

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

+ must be annually certified in physical intervention techniques

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

+ High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

+ One year (1) of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

Special Qualifications:

+ Must complete the mentorship program training upon being hired or promoted.

+ Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP)

+ Must be annually certified in physical intervention techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience working with persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

+ Experience mentoring and/or coaching.

+ Experience with data documentation and completion.

Your experience must be clearly documented in your application.

Part-time experience will be prorated.

Substitution:

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Team Player

+ Good Work History

Conditions of Employment:

+ A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges. Additionally, you will be required take a drug screen.

+ Shift Work – PRC is a 24/7 facility. Person in this position must be available to work any shift, any day, and/or any area to meet Agency needs.

+ Valid Drivers License - license must be valid and unrestricted and remain so throughout employment. Inability to drive a state vehicle, could result in a loss of employment.

+ Travel -Position must travel to remote work sites and must utilize a State vehicle, if available. If not available, must utilize personal vehicle and submit for mileage reimbursement

+ Pre-employment Physical/Tests

+ 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 ([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)

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact [email protected]

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 ADAA 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

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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If you are a current or previous state employee, please provide the following information for each state job worked: department, job title, dates worked. This will allow us to determine transfer, demotion, promotional, or reinstatement status. (This information will be verified.)

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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 disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. If you are a former state employee who was disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination 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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Describe your approach in supporting new employees in their work environment.

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How will your skills align with being a mentor?

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Describe your experience mentoring and/or coaching.

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Describe your verbal communication skills and your ability to convey information to a diverse audience.

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