Facility Director Pueblo Regional Center - Health Professional VII

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Facility Director Pueblo Regional Center - Health Professional VII

Salary

$103,380.00 - $144,720.00 Annually

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IJD 00003 09/18/2024

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OAADS - Pueblo Regional Center

Opening Date

09/18/2024

Closing Date

10/6/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

270 W. John Powell Blvd. Pueblo, CO 81007

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

jessica.stroman@state.co.us

Type of Announcement

A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. 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

This position has a residency waiver and 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.

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 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.

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Description of Job

About the Position:

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.

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

Operational Oversight & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure appropriate processes are developed and implemented to maximize efficiencies, promote programmatic excellence and comply with all state and federal regulations.

• Monitor the effectiveness of those processes and ensure adjustments are completed as appropriate.

• Responsible for procedure and protocol development and maintenance to ensure regulatory readiness and compliance with federal and state regulation.

• Ensures PRC’s appropriate and timely follow up to complaints, surveys, and occurrences.

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 system

Strategic 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 assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum/Special Qualifications:

#1

License:

• An active, unrestricted Colorado Nursing Home Administrator License

  AND

  Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, or closely related field of study

AND

Experience:

• 4 years of experience in Health Facilities, HCBS for I ntellectual Disability/Developmental Disability (IDD/DD) 24/7 Operations, Independent Living, Supported Living and/or Group Home. 2 of these years must have supervisory experience.

OR

#2

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, or closely related field of study

AND

Experience:

• 6 years of experience in Health Facilities, HCBS for I ntellectual Disability/Developmental Disability (IDD/DD) 24/7 Operations, Independent Living, Supported Living and/or Group Home. 2 of these years must have supervisory experience.

OR

#3

Education and License:

• An Associates degree in Nursing, with a current Colorado license as a Registered Nurse

AND

Experience:

• 8 years of experience in Health Facilities, HCBS for I ntellectual Disability/Developmental Disability (IDD/DD) 24/7 Operations, Independent Living, Supported Living and/or Group Home. 2 of these years must have supervisory experience.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• An active, unrestricted Colorado Nursing Home Administrator License

• Minimum of 2 years experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities, dually diagnosed IDD, mental health, and medical/health.

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:

  The following must be submitted at time of application for this position. Failure to attach the following documents will result in your application being rejected.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

  Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; your cover letter and resume will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience in the work experience section on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" or "SEE ATTACHED" will not be considered.

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 jessica.stroman@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)

  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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  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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  Please describe how you have met the Minimum/Special Qualifications for this position?

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  Do you have experience working in a 24/7 facility?

• Yes

• No

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  Do you have experience working with individuals with intellectual disability/developmental disabilities?

• Yes

• No

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  Please describe in detail your experience working with 24/7 operations providing services for people with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities.

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  Do you have experience working with Federal/state regulatory agencies and regulations?

• Yes

• No

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  What is your experience working with Federal/state regulatory agencies and regulations?

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  Do you have experience in working with programs under Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)?

• Yes

• No

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  Please describe your experience in working with programs under Home and Community Based Services (HCBS).

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  Do you have experience in starting up new programs and development of new budgets?

• Yes

• No

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  Describe your experience in starting up new programs and development of new budgets.

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  Have you supervised at least 10 direct reports?

• No

• Yes

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  Please describe your supervisory experience and how many employees you supervised. (Please include direct reports and indirect reports.)

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  Have you led a large facility with multidisciplinary teams?

• No

• Yes

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  Please describe your experience leading a large facility with multidisciplinary teams?

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  Are you willing to work in person more days than not?

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• Yes

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  Have you had to do performance reviews, performance improvement plans, and/or performance evaluations?

• No

• Yes

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  The following must be submitted at time of application for this position. Failure to attach the following documents will result in your application being rejected. -Cover Letter -Resume Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; your cover letter and resume will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience in the work experience section on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" or "SEE ATTACHED" will not be considered. Did you upload a cover letter and a current resume?

• Yes

• No

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