Correctional, Youth, Or Clinical Security Officer I Cmhhip

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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About the Position:
This position exists to ensure a safe work environment through application of and adherence to CMHHIP/CDHS policies, Joint Commission standards, Life Safety Codes and Colorado Revised Statutes. The position responds to crisis situations while following hospital policies and procedures and assists with documenting incidents related to safety violations in patient-care areas, works with the treatment teams, and assists nursing and clinical staff to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. This position will assist with environmental safety checks and on-unit/on-campus transports to treatment programming and meals. Duties in this position include:
Safety/Security:

• providing safety and supervision of adjudicated and/or pre-adjudicated patients in a locked/unlocked setting
• supervises for safety of appropriate staff; location, mobility and continual observation of patients
• provide immediate intervention in crisis situations, to include responding to and assisting in verbally threatening or physically violent patients; providing approved verbal de escalating, and physical interventions, monitoring for escape of and maintaining contact with unit staff
• exercise sound judgment and emotional control when evaluating possible risk
  taking into consideration the physical and mental well-being of all patients and staff
• participate in defusing and debriefing of all incidents. Actively use effective communication skills, Verbal Defense Intervention skills and
  Continuum of Therapeutic Intervention (CTI) skills when interacting with patients and staff in a positive and respectful manner
• monitor movement of patients in the unit or throughout the building
• escort and transport to internal activities or appointments and external appointments if needed and approved by the Chief Nursing Officer
• conduct unit and room searches to include property and areas according to schedule or as needed
• check windows, doors, all aspects of locking mechanisms on unit and treatment areas to minimize escape risk
• performs monthly safety inspections of clinical units as assigned
• identify safety violations and safety hazards and work with the treatment team
  to take necessary actions to correct the problem
• complete safety searches and inspections as scheduled

Programming:

• provide for and promote a safer, more therapeutic environment by meeting expectations to provide both a deterrent to assaults as well as an additional resource to manage actual assaults and crisis situations
• actively and with positive engagement, follow policies and program procedures
• use prevailing techniques to establish rapport with patients, overcome resistance to change, communicate more effectively in stable circumstances as well as unsettled
  circumstances
• support CMHIP initiatives and strategies as it relates to patient programming and crisis intervention
• objectively and fairly monitor, record patient behaviors, and intervene according to program standards related to privileges and consequences
• monitor visitation by ensuring visitors and patients adhere to hospital policies and
  procedures
• follow daily program schedules based on standards
• recognize, implement, monitor, observe and document in patients' medical record as trained in accordance with a written program/behavior plan
• recommend any modifications or programs to supervisory and/OR CLINICAL staff
• facilitate, and monitor cleanup of pod/rooms and inspect, according to daily schedule
• escort patients to recreation, treatment groups, canteen, library, and meals according to standards, patient's condition, and daily program schedule
• meet with the treatment team to discuss programming issues
• provide a safety presence in common areas providing a safer and more therapeutic environment
• respond to crises and assist staff in gaining control of hostile situations
• assist with daily unit functions such as wellness checks, shower checks, escorting patients, and implementing behavior plans as directed by the clinical team
• respond to incidents identified on other units as needed, maintain milieu safety
  and provide safety of the unit using clinical interventions before hands on response
• provide and assist with 1:1 coverage as needed

Documentation:

• document observations of patient behavior and response to treatment
• document all unit activities and relevant information according to policy, procedures and protocols
• ensures validity and continuity in the CMHIP electronic patient records system by accurately reporting all pertinent security information and by obtaining and preserving all essential patient information
• report and complete an incident report of all known or suspected incidents of abuse as mandatory reporters pursuant to prevailing statute

Organizational Accountability:

• demonstrate, support and contribute to a healthy, positive and respectful cultural climate throughout the facility
• communicates with internal/external customers, residents, subordinate staff and co-workers in a professional manner; ensuring to communicate with respect and dignity
• be aware of and adhere to prevailing legal standards, CDHS Policy and implementing Procedures
• adhere to CDHS, DPS Policy and CMHIP Procedures regarding work schedule, timekeeping and leave practices
• perform continuous, irregular patrols within the facility

Training:

• attend and actively participate in all assigned training and successfully complete any/all testing or other requirements for such training
• maintain required certifications as appropriate. Successful completion may be known or recorded by score or demonstration of skill
• meet and keep current all mandatory training pursuant to prevailing CMHIP/DPS Policy
• participate in monthly CTI drills

Other Duties as Assigned:

• any other duties that may arise while completing the tasks of this position to meet the needs of the unit and Department
• other duties as assigned, including but not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for quality patient care and safety

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Substitution:
NonePreferred Qualifications:

• college education (preferably 2 years or more) in behavioral health and/or juvenile justice related field
• experience facilitating psychoeducational groups; education/experience working with patients who have trauma
• experience working with patients in positive leadership roles, such as mentoring and coaching
• experience utilizing verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques
• experience working in a high security locked environment
• experience working with patients who suffer from mental illness

• full Background. 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)
• possess a valid U.S. Driver's License
• must be 18 years of age or older
• shift work- may be required to work evening or weekend shifts, holidays, voluntary or mandatory overtime both in the clinic, or on patient units throughout CMHHIP
• travel - Transportation of patients in State vehicles; Travel to assigned trainings and/or alternate work sites
• 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 MANDT and CPR
• able to 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
• TB testing, flu vaccination, COVID-19 vaccination or exempting documentation
• annual influenza vaccination, unless an authorized exemption is provided
• 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.

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.

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact jazzma.gamboa@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 (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.