Health Professional VI - Director of Staff Education-CMHHIP

Job Title

Education and Training Specialist

Job Description

You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the CMHHIP Campus. Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change. About the Position: This position is responsible for the provision of education and training to all Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Pueblo (CMHHIP) staff, specifically focusing on mandatory training and new employee orientation (NEO). Key responsibilities include the annual assessment of mandatory learning needs across all disciplines, the identification of areas for improvement within mandatory trainings, the development and implementation of curricula and educational materials to address identified needs, and the delivery and evaluation of all provided education. The role mandates meticulous tracking and reporting of educational compliance, as well as a comprehensive understanding of regulatory and accrediting standards pertinent to the Staff Education department. This position ensures that all staff education aligns with accrediting standards and guidelines. The role is critical in establishing the Staff Education Department as an organizational priority, necessitating the creation of strategic, operational, and programmatic processes that deliver high-quality educational programming designed to enhance clinical competency and ultimately improve patient healthcare outcomes. These processes must reflect a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and state-of-the-art approach to the execution, formulation, and creation of educational objectives, thereby integrating educational services throughout the hospital in support of its overall mission and statement. The position includes oversight, in collaboration with the Quality Support Services Department (QSS), for the interpretation and implementation of educational standards set by outside regulatory agencies. These agencies include The Joint Commission (JC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the BHA Rules and Regulations, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). This role involves planning, directing, and administering the development of CMHHIP's mandatory trainings, utilizing internal and external expertise and arranging for subject matter experts to meet facility needs. This position provides management and oversight of the Staff Education Department personnel, collaborates with other hospital leaders, and represents the Staff Education Department on hospital-wide committees and work groups. Duties in the position include:

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications: Experience Only: Nine (9) years of relevant experience in training with at least four years of supervisory experience. OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in training with at least four years of supervisory experience equal to nine (9) years. Preferred Qualifications: Current or previously certified Verbal Defense/Continuum of Therapeutic Intervention, RIPP or CPR Instructor Proficient in Power Point curriculum development Ability to work independently, providing training to staff on units on various shifts Professional writing and speaking skills Proficient in computer usage and applications Conditions of Employment: Full background check and reference check required This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position Other Conditions of Employment specific to Program Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: Disclose that information on the application. Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. Provide your employee number from your 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. Shall not initiate or engage in sexual, social, personal or financial relationships with patients either during or any time after hospitalization, even if the patient requests or initiates such a relationship All relationships with current or former patients must be disclosed on your application Successfully pass all modules of the CMHIP New Employee Orientation core curriculum to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics Possess the physical ability to successfully complete hospital-adopted physical interventions training, MANDT, and CPR Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled containment to the floor Withstand impact on own body using an ASP shield Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for using a defensive tactic Kneel on one or both knees and stand up again with multiple repetitions Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations Ability to read and comprehend the English language; effectively and fluently communicates in English, both verbally and in writing Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings Willing and able to travel 2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire Annual influenza vaccination and any other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado

Supplemental Information

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join 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. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. 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 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
• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
• 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.

Our Values:

• We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide
• 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

ADA Accommodations:

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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. This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_ada@state.co.us.

EEO Statement: The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.