Colorado Department of Revenue is hiring: Health Care Services Trainee - Grand J

Health Care Services Trainee - Grand Junction Regional Center (Western Slope)

Health Care Service Trainee positions give hands-on direct care to our clients who are individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These positions exist to provide quality health care, personal hygiene maintenance, achievement of personal outcomes, and a therapeutic milieu in a home-like environment for up to 12 individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness.

About The Position

No experience is 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.

Duties In This Role Include

• Receive and understand training provided in areas such as nursing skills, medication administration, intellectual and developmental disability theory and practice, human growth and development, behavior management, and supports and services
• Support individuals by the implementation of behavior programs and positive redirection techniques
• Communicate with individuals who are elderly or have impaired physical capacity
• Provide infection control, safety, and emergency procedures
• Prevent and report abuse and/or neglect
• Apply knowledge and techniques in residential areas of providing care and instruction in daily activities, including meal preparation, eating, bathing, personal hygiene, social skills, recreation activities, housekeeping and laundry, safety and transportation, all with a training approach to ensure personal outcomes
• Apply knowledge and techniques when provided a posting of duties, and safely provide daily activities during a specified time frame
• Apply knowledge in implementing assigned individualized supports and services for people including behavior, social, recreation, work, and specialized therapies

Experience

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• None

OR

Education And Experience

• None

Conditions Of Employment

• 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)
• GJRC is a 24/7 facility, must be available to work any shift, any day and/or any area, to meet agency needs
• Must have valid unrestricted US Driver License
• Travel: Drive state car, van or bus to various group homes, programming, admin & in community
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• A Tuberculosis Test (TB) will be required upon hire
• Requires influenza and other vaccinations as required by the state
• You must be willing and able to work shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to exert force and/or lift patients
• Must be able to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull and reach
• Must be able to report to work to provide essential services to ensure health, safety, and welfare
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose information and may be disqualified if not explained

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. Details are provided in the official posting.

Supplemental Information

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The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact natasha.story@state.co.us

About Us

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). We offer extensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

• Strong retirement benefits including PERA plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Paid life insurance, disability coverage, holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Employee wellness programs and flexible schedules where available
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

Our Values

We believe in a people-first approach, balance, accountability, transparency, ethics, collaboration, and diversity. We encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. ADAA accommodations are available upon request.

TThe State of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Selected job postings at the bottom of the page include: Health Care Services Trainee - Grand Junction Regional Center (Western Slope); Medical Assistant Patterson Primary Care; Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist (Grand Junction, CO).