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State of Colorado Health Professional VII- Facility Director Pueblo Regional Center in Pueblo, Colorado
Health Professional VII- Facility Director Pueblo Regional Center
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Health Professional VII- Facility Director Pueblo Regional Center
Salary
$100,368.00 - $140,508.00 Annually
Location
Pueblo, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IJD-00003 4/17/24
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OAADS - Regional Centers
Opening Date
04/17/2024
Closing Date
5/1/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
1600 West 24th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
jazzma.gamboa@state.co.us
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
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About the Division of Regional Centers
The Division of Regional Centers (DRC) is responsible for the planning, coordination, monitoring, and execution of a multi-million dollar, federal and state-funded service delivery system for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). DRC accomplishes this through policy management, regulatory compliance, and legislative initiatives. The program area duties include: analyzing and developing policy related to the responsibilities of the Regional Centers, managing and establishing policies and procedures for a state service delivery system according to state and federal requirements; analyzing state and national trends for policy issues that may impact current program design; coordinating at the senior management level the development of the Division strategic plan for the Department; analyzing legislation and providing technical assistance for potential impact to the Regional Center system; coordinating and developing protocols with other systems regarding cross system issues and policies; and managing services that support approximately 240 adults and their families within a budget of approximately $60 million.
Description of Job
About the Position:
The Pueblo Regional Center (PRC) provides residential, day services, and nursing support to individual residents with IDD. There are 9 HCBS Medicaid Waiver homes providing comprehensive, integrated, and coordinated services to a maximum of 80 residents. These services are provided in compliance with State and Federal Standards to maintain Medicaid funding to support the health, welfare, and treatment of all individuals served by PRC. The Director provides direction, leadership, and management to the Pueblo Regional Center as well as engages in community partnerships as the PRC representative. This includes the oversight and responsibility for the budget and operations of 9 HCBS Waiver homes and provided services to approximately 80 residents. This leader assures all supervised departments provide services based on established federal, state, and local rules, regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, and industry best practices. This includes the supervision of approximately 180 FTE as a first, second, third, and fourth-level supervisor and appointing authority. This position leads the PRC Management Team, is a member of the Division level Management Team, and reports directly to the Division Deputy Director of Operations. Duties in this position include:Appointing Authority:
provides support to PRC through direct supervision of the PRC Management Team, coaches and guides staff with program implementation, regulatory compliance, and knowledge acquisition.
ensures PRC leaders and staff provide accurate direction to comply with State and Federal regulations as well as accreditation standards
exercises appointing authority responsibilities, with direct and indirect supervision in the areas of staff hiring, performance planning, performance evaluation, corrective and disciplinary action
directs, coaches and guides staff with program implementation, regulatory compliance, policy management, and knowledge acquisition
provides essential consultation with management on the operational activities and quality outcomes
ensure best practices, division policies, and Regional Center procedures are implemented and maintained
ensures PRC is regulatorily compliant and survey-ready
works directly with Division and PRC leadership to develop annual budgets and plan for controlled maintenance and capital construction projects
Regional Center Representative & Liaison:
Coordinate and collaborate with other Division leaders, State Agencies, Community Centered Boards, legal representatives, advocates, parents, family members, attorneys, and guardians to ensure the role of the Pueblo Regional Center is responsive to the needs of individuals in the context of the entire service systemStrategic Planning & Organizational Development:
consult, guide, and support PRC leaders and staff and facility organizational design, change, and development strategies based on performance indicators, including resident satisfaction, employee satisfaction, employee retention, and fiscal commitments
design and implement division-wide initiatives to improve overall organizational effectiveness and performance
Other Duties as Assigned:
Other duties as may be assignedMinimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Human Services or related field
AND
Six years (6) of professional experience that includes demonstrated time leading an organization in a high-level management position and working with adults with IDD
Substitutions:
Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
Preferred Qualifications:
- demonstrated experience leading an organization, experience working with adults w IDD
Conditions of Employment:
- Full Background - 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).
Travel- Must be able to travel within the assigned Regional Center, remote work sites, and other locations as needed.
2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening and other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado.
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 (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 (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact jazzma.gamboa@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 ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)
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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Please describe your experience with establishing and managing annual operating budgets for programs or agencies to include revenue and expenses.
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Briefly summarize your experience overseeing the business and facility operations of a large organization to include management of staff members. Please include the size of the organization, your role(s) and length of time in the role(s).
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Describe your experience working with adults with IDD and co-occurring mental illness.
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