This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
About the Division of Youth Services: The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention, commitment, and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates fifteen secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. The Division also contracts with numerous private residential and non-residential service providers throughout the State. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Colorado Youth Detention Continuum, a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State.
We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys
Purpose of this Position:
Deliver health care to detained, pre-trial, and committed youth. Primary care is provided by licensed independent practitioners/Mid Level Providers with responsibility for a continuum of health care from initial assessment through development and maintenance of health care including physical, psychiatric, and dental maintenance.
Primary Job Duties
Clinical Management. Ensuring that health screens, health appraisals, histories and physicals, and SOAP notes reflect accurate assessments and appropriate treatments and referrals. Supervising the health screens, health appraisals, and physical exams of all youth admitted to the facility through observation and review of documentation by medical clinic staff. Ensure that communicable diseases are detected in a timely manner and appropriate action is taken to prevent their spread within the facility. Reports to the CDC/State Health Department per requirements in applicable cases. Serves as the facilities’ lead decision-maker during emergency medical situations. Approve and monitor the effectiveness of plans and adjust them as indicated. Responsible for overseeing the accuracy of pharmacy orders. Communicates pertinent and appropriate health information to facility staff, families, supervisors, and administration to ensure ongoing optimal health care for all youth in the youth center. Functions in the medical clinic as the first line resource for staff when evaluating case complexity. Determines the need for referrals to other physicians and/or specialists for medical, dental, and specialty problems beyond the scope of the facility clinic in a fiscally minded manner. Main contact with the DYS Medical Director for consultation and collaboration on individual cases. Oversees and monitors the necessity, coordination, and transportation of youth to specialty medical services off campus. Supervises the coordination of appointments for specialty care and recommendations made by providers. Collaborates directly with the DYS Medical Director and/or other providers to determine referrals to other specialty providers in the community and that necessary follow-up is completed to ensure ongoing and continuing care of youth with special health care needs
Mental Health. Evaluate mental status, and mental health conditions of youth through interview and observation. Provides basic mental health intervention. Reports mental health information. Reports to supervisor or mental health resources for further evaluation or intervention, and referrals or transfers to Mental Health Hospital.
Documentation and Reporting. Thoroughly documents history, exam, diagnosis, and treatment in medical records. Documents any communication with outside providers, guardians, or other interested stakeholders in the youth record, as appropriate. Completes the medical logs pertinent to the medical department. Provides written guidelines (treatment plans) for staff including emergency care and to Food Services for food allergy notification.
Medical Quality Assurance, Reporting and Compliance. Direct and monitor quality assurance projects by reviewing medical documents that may include but not be limited to medication administration records, medication packages, incident reports, pharmacy invoices, and Electronic Health Record documentation. Ensures that DYS medical audit standards are met in the medical clinic and responds to yearly audits by formulating and implementing corrective action plans as needed. Supervises clinical staff to ensure compliance with established treatment protocols. Communication with the Medical Operations Coordinator and Medical Authority to plan, make recommendations, strategize, and implement any modifications and improvements for the clinic. Ensures that medical clinic staff under their supervision maintains current licensure, appropriate certification, and mandated annual training dictated by DYS policy and Colorado state law. Participates and assists in the coordination of health training and education for staff on the campus. Seeks out educational opportunities that will enhance the medical staff’s skills. Support and coordinate training to include but not limited to CPR, First Aid, QMAP, and the Electronic Health Record. Shares advanced training received at various seminars with the clinic and DYS medical staff. Support and coordinate health education groups for youth. Collects and reports monthly statistical data required for Behavioral Health and Medical Services, and the critical incidents related to medical for the facility. Review policies and procedures on a regular basis and collaborate with facility administrators and supervisors in writing and/or revising facility medical implementing procedures. Completes the medical logs pertinent to the medical department.
Health Education. Assesses and identifies the knowledge deficits regarding general health and hygiene topics presented by youth in routine and formal encounters. Provides individual and group education regarding health promotion, disease, and injury prevention to youth and staff on an ongoing basis. Topics specific to this population include but are not limited to: healthy lifestyle i.e. diet, exercise, sleep hygiene, stress management, proper hygiene practices, dental care, STI’s and safe sexual practices, contraceptive options, injury prevention using helmets and other protective sports gear and other issues identified by youth/staff. Identifies gender-specific educational needs of youth. Provides ongoing education regarding medication administration, infection prevention, and other health-related topics specific to staff.
Other Duties as Assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
Substitutions:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will have two or more years experience in the following areas:
HIGHLY DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:
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Knowledge to detect and prevent the spread of communicable infectious disease
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Knowledge to diagnose medical problems including emergency medical situations by performing physical exams, obtaining lab tests, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting results, formulating treatment plans of the basic principles of supervision,
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Knowledge to use established protocols for prescribing medication and treating diagnosed illnesses,
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Knowledge to evaluate the mental status, and the mental health, conditions of youth through interview and observation,
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Knowledge of Oral and Written Communication Skills,
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Ability to resolve conflict,
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Knowledge and ability of Interpersonal Skills,
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Knowledge and experience clinically supervising medical staff.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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Must be a resident of Colorado one year from hire date.
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Must be able to obtain a Colorado Advanced Practicing Nurse or Physician Assistant license within 1 year after hire date.
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Full Background. 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).
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Shift Work : 24/7 facility, may require evenings and weekend coverage
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Travel. May require floating to other DYS facilities to help with coverage, travel to meetings and training
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Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License
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Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence
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Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.
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A nurse who is part of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) can work in Colorado without the need to obtain a license. The eNLC nurse must notify the board within 30 days of their arrival, but can still work without a Colorado license as long they're a member of the eNLC compact.
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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.
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The Diana Screen®, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether a candidate is selected.
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.
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The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact isaac.phelps@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 (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
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 ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
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