Department Information This position is open to current Colorado residents only Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. No experience 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! About Pueblo Regional Center Facility This work unit exists to provide quality health care, personal hygiene maintenance, and an active learning atmosphere in a safe, healthy environment for individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental illness.

This work unit provides 24-hour treatment services that are in compliance with State and Federal regulations.

Description Of Job Description of Job: This position exists to assist in the implementation of the Individual Program Plan (IPP) for each client living at the Regional Center.

This involves administering formal and informal programs within the scope of practice of this classification based on in-service training and providing for and teaching self-help skills with a training approach. The position interacts with individuals in developing social skills, recreational activities and transportation requirements. This position is involved with medical emergencies and behavioral challenges, and other duties as assigned.

Primary Job Duties Implementation of Individual Program Plan. Under the direction of the LPT, LPN, RN, CNA and within the scope of training provided: administers and documents residential, therapy, medical and behavior related objectives as identified in the IPP of persons served.

Administers oxygen, over-the-counter treatments and monitors feeding pumps. Some of these activities involve lifting and/or pivoting individuals. Transports (drives) individuals to their day program site, medical appointments, court hearings and/or community activities.

Protects the rights of persons served and enhances their quality of life.

• ADL Skills.
• Under the direction of the LPT, LPN, RN, CNA and within the scope of training provided: performs or assists and trains residents on all activities of daily living (ADL). This includes but is not limited to: meal preparation; personal hygiene; social skills; recreation activities; housekeeping and laundry; safety and transportation, all with a training approach.

• Redirection and Intervention.
• Under the direction of the LPT, RN, CNA and within the scope of training provided: De-escalates agitating behaviors by utilizing skills learned to mitigate the situation safely. Performs physical intervention and redirection techniques when needed, utilizing the least restrictive measures available.

• Other Duties As Assigned.
• Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
• Minimum Qualifications
• Experience:
• None

• Education and Experience:
• None

Preferred Qualifications

Possess of a high school diploma or GED.

Possess a CNA, QMAP, or LPT DD or MI.

Good work history.

Eager to help others.

Good communication and writing skills.

Relevant years of state service experience.

Conditions of Employment

Full Background Check - 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)

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.

Motor Vehicle Check , if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc.

Must possess a valid, unrestricted Colorado Driver’s License

Shift Work - PRC is a 24/7 facility, must be available to work any shift, any day and/or any area, to meet the a agency needs

Travel – Position must travel to remote work sites and must utilize a State vehicle, if available. If not must utilize a personal vehicle and submit for mileage reimbursement. Position is required to use a State vehicle to transport individuals.

On-call Status

TB test is required.

Requires Influenza and other state required vaccines.

Training – Must demonstrate t