CDPHE HFEMS EMPLOYEES* Home and Community Facilities Health Compliance Inspector Work Lead & Trainer

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CDPHE HFEMS EMPLOYEES* Home and Community Facilities Health Compliance Inspector Work Lead & Trainer

Salary

$69,972.00 - $97,956.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

FAA00396-10/04/24

Department

Department of Public Health & Environment

Division

Health Facilities & Emergency Medical Services

Opening Date

11/11/2024

Closing Date

11/18/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

4300 Cherry Creek S Dr.

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

samantha.rolfe@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.

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Department Information

Now hiring for our Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division

Home & Community Facilities

Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .

Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. In addition to working with a great team and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Employee wellness programs and facilities

• Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

• Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off

• Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees

• Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and

• A variety of employee resource groups

• 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.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: http://www.tgslc.org/borrowers/public-service/

Description of Job

The Work Unit:

The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) is responsible for the oversight and enforcement of a broad range of federal and state statutes and regulations applicable to a wide variety of healthcare facilities and services in Colorado, including hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical facilities, renal dialysis centers, emergency medical services providers, designated and non-designated trauma centers, long term care facilities and many other specific types of healthcare services. The division licenses, certifies and surveys healthcare facilities and services; provides patient safety and healthcare quality programs; recognizes emergency medical service (EMS) education programs; certifies EMS providers and licenses air and ground ambulance services operating within the state.

This work unit exists to: (1) protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients/residents of health care facilities in the state of Colorado, by evaluating and securing compliance of licensed and certified facilities and providers, utilizing applicable federal and state laws/regulations and professional standards of practice; and (2) to provide to the public information on health care facilities.

Summary of Position:

Serves as a preceptor, assuming some responsibility for training of subordinate HP IIIs, to include training them in the evaluation of regulatory compliance and writing deficiency reports. Works closely with the section manager and/or supervisors to provide feedback and coaching to staff on work product and projects. Provides work lead supervision for 2 professional FTE in the Home Care and Hospice Section. Develop plans for surveyor training, in-conjunction with the section manager and/or supervisors evaluate surveyor readiness for cross-training within the Home Care/Hospice Programs. Ensures work product delivered by staff is accurate, complete and defensible.

Serves as work leader for specific surveys and coordinates relevant complaint investigations that assess the care, treatment and quality of life provided by health care facilities through observations, interviews and record review. Conducts pre-survey preparation activities; assigns work to survey team members; facilitates meetings between surveyors and facility staff; ensures that survey work is completed accurately by specified deadlines; communicates survey findings to facility staff, and Home Care/Hospice supervisory staff; and following the conclusion of the survey ensures the survey packet is completed and submitted for review in accordance with Home Care/Hospice Section guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to current employees of the HFEMS division within CDPHE.

No other applications will be accepted.

Class Code & Classification Description:

C7C4XXHEALTH PROFESSIONAL IV (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4eZHJHQUdJblU4U1E/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-DeQJyG0XsviUUkTsbNl0gw)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Seven (7) years of professional experience in a healthcare surveyor role or closely related role such as assisted living, nursing home, homecare, hospice, acute care, etc.

OR

Education and Experience:

Three (3) years of professional experience in a healthcare surveyor role or closely related role such as assisted living, nursing home, homecare, hospice, acute care, etc. and a bachelors from an accredited college or university in a closely related healthcare field such as healthcare administration, dietician, social work, physical therapy, etc.

A masters and bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a closely related healthcare field such as healthcare administration, dietician, social work, physical therapy and one (1) year of professional experience in a healthcare surveyor role or closely related role such as assisted living, nursing home, homecare, hospice, acute care, etc.

This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. Please be sure to enter all relevant job history, and education within the last 10 years. "See Resume" and missing relevant employment/education will not be credited towards the minimum qualifications. Part-time work will be pro-rated and education will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis. If using education to substitute for experience please upload your unofficial transcripts to your application.

Cover Letter Requirement:

Along with the application, submit a cover letter, not to exceed two typewritten pages, double-spaced, detailing how your education and previous work experience in healthcare have prepared you to excel in this job. Specific examples determining and/or demonstrating compliance with regulations or evidence-based practice should be included as well as how you meet the minimum and preferred competencies for the position. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application and cover letter.

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment background check

• Ability to travel independently or with a group of other health professionals up to 5% of the time or once per month. Travel may include field audits, attending conferences, delivering presentations, attending meetings, conducting surveys, etc. Fleet vehicles are available depending on location and availability.

• Must be able to work in environments where contagious diseases may be present (appropriate personal protective equipment and procedural protocols will be provided).

• Be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.

• Be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place

• Must be proficient in word processing and able to use current communication technology to connect to the office from the field.

• Must obtain an influenza shot annually prior to the onset of the flu season or wear a mask while on facility/agency premises. *See exemption note below

• Must be vaccinated against COVID-19. **See note below

• Must be able to perform annual fit testing for N-95 masks, as well as complete annual training on donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Must be able to work occasional evening, night, weekend, or holidays depending upon circumstances of survey or complaint.

• Must be able to exert up to 15 lbs. of equipment for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time including climbing multiple flights of stairs.

*Religious and medical exemptions and reasonable accommodation shall be addressed as required by law pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s vaccination guidance.

**Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the most recent State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment

Preferred and Essential Competencies:

Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidate's position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior, or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process.

• Excellent organizational skills; the ability to set, track, and accomplish priorities and goals on time.

• Demonstrated proficiency in working collaboratively with internal teams, technical and community partners, and diverse public stakeholders to build partnerships.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to analyze facts, data, and evidence to arrive at a logical conclusion.

• Ability to analyze and interpret clinical evidence and clinical care to identify gaps.

• Ability to observe, electronically record, and interpret information.

• Advanced Interpersonal and conflict management skills e.g. displays understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy and concern.

• Develops and maintains effective relationships, deals skillfully with people who are difficult, hostile or distressed, effectively manages and resolves conflicts, confrontations and disagreements in a positive and constructive way.

• Proficient in word processing and competency in technology and equipment used in a health care setting (i.e. typing while conducting interviews).

• Computer literate.

• Ability to use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors and support decision-making.

• Experience and ability to write factually accurate, clear, concise and professional reports.

• Demonstrated knowledge of State and Federal nursing facility regulations and professional standards.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Principles of Documentation and division and department tools for writing.

  Appeal Rights:

  An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

  As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

  Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

  For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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/board-rules .

Supplemental Information

A completed State of Colorado application includes:

• Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience.

• DD214 if claiming veterans status

• Cover letter stating how your experience and qualifications match the preferred qualifications and minimum requirements of the job announcement

  The Selection Process:

  All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

  Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

  Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

  A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

  E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

  ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Jim Davidson at jim.davidson@state.co.us at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

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.

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As a condition of employment, this position requires independent and/or team travel to and from work locations in the performance of job-related duties (most of the travel is conducted via a State vehicle). Please select "Yes" to acknowledge this requirement.

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  This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need. Please click "Yes" to acknowledge you understand this requirement.

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  Have you attached a cover letter to your application? The cover letter is a requirement at the time of applying and should cover how you meet the minimum requirements and any preferred qualifications of this position. Please refer to the job announcement to view the cover letter requirements.

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  Current HFEMS employees: If you are a current Health Professional IV and are hired for this position it will be considered a lateral transfer. Therefore there will be no increase in pay. Please select "Yes" to acknowledge this statement.

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