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Entry Level /No Experience Required - Health Care Services Trainee I - Pueblo Regional Center

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Entry Level /No Experience Required - Health Care Services Trainee I - Pueblo Regional Center

Salary

$1,427.20 Biweekly

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IJD 00874 6/10/25

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OAADS - Pueblo Regional Center

Opening Date

06/09/2025

Closing Date

6/23/2025 10:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Pueblo Regional Center 270 W John Powell Blvd Pueblo West, CO 81007

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

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 Colorado residents only

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

No experience necessary, only a strong desire to learn!

Are you looking for a rewarding career in healthcare?

Do you enjoy helping people reach their full potential?

Are you interested in learning how to support adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives?

Advancement Opportunities and Ability to grow in the position!

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About Pueblo Regional Center Facility:

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.

Description of Job

Description of Job:

This position assist in the implementation of the Individual Program Plan (IPP) for each client living at the Regional Center. This involves administering formal and informal programs within the scope of practice based on in-service training and providing for and teaching self-help skills with a training approach. The position interacts with individuals in developing social skills, recreational activities and transportation requirements. This position is involved with medical emergencies, behavioral challenges, and other duties as assigned.

In this role duties include:

Implementation of Individual Program Plan. Under the direction of the LPT, LPN, RN, CNA 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.

ADL Skills. Under the direction of the LPT, LPN, RN, CNA 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, CNA 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.

Other Duties as Assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:None

Education and Experience:None

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Possess of a high school diploma or GED.

+ Possess a CNA, QMAP, or LPT DD or MI.

+ Valid, current, and unrestricted Colorado driver's license.

+ Good work history.

+ Eager to help others.

+ Good communication and writing skills.

+ Relevant years of state service experience.

Conditions of Employment

+ Full Background Check - 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)

+ Shift Work - PRC is a 24/7 facility, must be available to work any shift, any day and/or any area, to meet the a agency needs

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

+ Travel – Must travel to remote work sites and transport individuals as needed. Position is required to use a State vehicle to transport residents. When not transporting individuals, this person may drive a State vehicle or choose to drive their own and submit for mileage reimbursement.

+ On-call Status

+ TB test is required.

+ Requires Influenza and other state required vaccines.

+ Training – Must demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs., bend, kneel, squat, etc. and perform interventions proficiently throughout employment.

+ Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s 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.

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)

Need help with your application? Click here.

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

+ 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.

ADA 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 ADA 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 (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#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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Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application.

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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 position you are applying for. (Ensure this is listed on your application under work experience).

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Do you possess a current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

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Because we are a Home and Community Based Agency that is required to follow both Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) guidelines, a valid and unrestricted Colorado Driver's license is required for this position. Do you possess, and are you willing to maintain a current, valid and unrestricted Colorado Driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

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If not, are you willing and able to obtain a Colorado Driver's license with 30 days of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you possess a current and valid CNA, QMAP or LPT-DD or MI credential? If yes, State which credential you possess along with the registry of license number

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Do you have reliable transportation to arrive to work and travel to multiple work locations throughout Pueblo West, if necessary?

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+ No

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Are you willing and able to work during inclement weather conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you willing and able to work any shift or day of the week that you may be assigned including nights, weekends, holidays?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you willing and able to work up to 16 hours shift if necessary?

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I have read the entire job posting and understand the physical nature of the work.

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This position will work with a vulnerable population. A pre-employment background screening and fingerprinting will be required. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you willing and able to work with people who may display confrontational, manipulative, violent, and/or assaultive behavior?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you willing and able to apply behavioral intervention techniques after being trained to do so?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you willing and able to assist persons to do their self-care techniques including bathing, changing adult undergarments, shaving, meal preparation, etc?

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Using paragraph format, explain why you are interested in working with adult individuals that have intellectual/developmental disabilities.

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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

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