Program Assistant I Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4847704) Apply  Program Assistant I Salary $25.17 - $40.27 Hourly Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number IIC 01638 02/25/2025 Department Colorado Department of Human Services Division OBH - CMHIFL Opening Date 02/25/2025 Closing Date 3/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 3520 West Oxford Street, Denver , CO 80236 FLSA Status Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information tricia.jepsen@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. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareer About Fort Logan The Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan (CMHIFL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community. The vision of CMHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to persons with complex, serious, and persistent mental illness within the resources available. Our mission is to support those individuals in achieving their recovery goals and reaching their full potential. CMHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18-59. The hospital currently has 94 adult inpatient beds, over four treatment units and is scheduled to open an additional 44 beds (2 units) in August 2022. The two forensic units will be dedicated to providing psychiatric stabilization and restoration treatment to individuals opined incompetent to proceed as a result of their mental illness. Medical services, occupational therapy, neuropsychological-rehabilitation services, and trauma-informed care services are available for all patients throughout the hospital. Through our core values listed below, CMHIFL staff is committed to: • Individual dignity and respect; • Person-centered, evidence-based care; • Trauma informed recovery; • Multidisciplinary collaboration; • Diversity and inclusion; • Strong family and community partnerships. Description of Job About the work unit: The Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan (CMHIFL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community. The vision of CMHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to persons with complex, serious, and persistent mental illness within the resources available. Our mission is to support those individuals in achieving their recovery goals and reaching their full potential. CMHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18-59. The hospital currently has 138 adult inpatient beds, over six treatment milieus serving civil and forensic individuals. Medical services, occupational therapy, neuropsychological-rehabilitation services, and trauma-informed care services are available for all patients throughout the hospital. This position performs advanced and complex office management duties of a technical, interpretive and administrative nature, as well as high-level clerical assignments for the Nursing Service Administrators I & II (Assistant Directors of Nursing and Director of Nursing), the Staffing Coordinator/ Manger of CMS and the Off-Hours Nursing Supervisors. The position requires a variety of interpersonal, computer, and mathematical skills; a high degree of tact, discretion, and initiative. This position requires a great deal of independent judgment and critical decision-making. Job Duties: + Prioritizes tasks to ensure the workload, operational requirements, deadlines and expectations for CMHHIFL nursing department hospital-wide unit schedules are being met. + Coordinates information from various locations/patient units; leads staffing office and activities in a confidential, efficient and timely manner; develops strategies to ensure the most effective processes are utilized. + Assures each unit schedule is complete with the correct clinical skill mix to required staffing numbers according to established schedule templates. + Analyzes presented problems in the area of staffing patterns and unit schedules. Coordinates coverage for/in the Staffing Office. + Actively participates and/or designs methods to collect, synthesize, interpret data for decision making by the Staffing Office Coordinator or Chief Nursing Officer. + Assists actively and often independently to understand what data to collect, how to collect the data, systematize and determine the structure and algorithm for analysis, and be able to interpret and present the information. + Working with the Staffing Office Coordinator, actively seeks opportunities to improve operational and scheduling processes. + Performs as a primary contact in the Staffing Office for any issues related to scheduling. + Maintains a thorough knowledge of both the Staffing Office operation and processes and the needs of the nursing units to understand the impact scheduling patterns and skill mix has on patient care. + Demonstrates superior tact and diplomacy to establish a cooperative and close working relationship between the Staffing Office and the nurse managers/staff of the CMHHIFL nursing units. + Develops and fosters relationships with other stakeholders of the Staffing Office, including CMHHIFL nursing leadership, relief pool staff. + Proactively solves conflicts and addresses issues that occur between the Staffing Office and other departments. + Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications Four years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years Preferred Qualifications: + Conditions of employment: + Full Background - Name check, TRAILS and Fingerprinting + Must beat least 21 years of age or older + Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. + Comply with CDHS vaccination requirements 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 tricia.jepsen@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 ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791. ~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~   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 Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number and/or the years that you were employed with the State: 02 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. 03 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. 04 Describe how you prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines with minimal direction and on behalf of leadership. Do not write in "see resume/application". 05 Describe your level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications. Please detail your experience developing high-quality, professional documents and how you are able to synthesize data, concepts, and details into well-organized documents and correspondence. 06 Please highlight any training that you've received in project management, continuous quality improvement, or other organizational development approaches. 07 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. + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email