HP IV- Inv MHTL Homes Admissions and Coordination Work Lead Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4966808) Apply  HP IV- Inv MHTL Homes Admissions and Coordination Work Lead Salary $71,376.00 - $99,924.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number IIC 07207 6/10/2025 Department Colorado Department of Human Services Division OBH (Office of Behavioral Health) Opening Date 06/10/2025 Closing Date 6/29/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 3824 West Princeton Circle Denver, CO. FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information jazzma.gamboa@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 to current Colorado residents only Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! About the work unit: The CDHS Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health’s Transitional Living Homes Program was created to increase bed capacity for persons in need of residential behavioral health treatment. House Bill (HB) 22-1303 has authorized new beds to be used for persons needing residential services at a less restrictive level of care and to reduce and eliminate the backlog of such persons in more restrictive settings. HB 22-1303 directs the department of human services (department) and the department of health care and policy financing to create, develop, or contract to add at least 125 additional beds at mental health residential treatment facilities (treatment facilities) throughout the state for adults in need of ongoing supportive services. The bill also requires that the department renovate a building at the mental health hospital at Fort Logan to create at least 16 additional civil beds for such persons. These beds serve as a step-down option from inpatient care and as a step up when deemed medically necessary and lower level of care settings can no longer adequately and safely provide effective care. Description of Job About the position: The Admissions & Coordination Work Lead oversees and supports the admissions and service coordination process within Mental Health Transitional Living (MHTL) Homes programs overseen by OCFMH. This role ensures efficient client intake, proper service matching, and compliance with policies and regulations. They provide leadership to the admissions team, resolve complex cases, and improve workflows to enhance service delivery. The Work Lead also manages scheduling challenges, staff training, and client concerns from referral to admission, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience for both clients and providers. This position is also responsible for interpreting and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, standards, and regulations; oversight of the admissions and coordination policies and procedures for the MHTL Homes. This position acts as a subject matter expert in admissions and coordination, ensuring that team members deliver accurate, timely, and consistent services as it relates to the MHTL Homes admissions and coordination activities. Duties in this position include: Oversight of Admissions Processes: + ensures that the admissions process runs smoothly by managing workflows, reviewing documentation, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations at all of the Mental Health Transitional Living Homes. This includes continuous review to ensure the admissions processes and workflow are efficient, fair, and uphold the integrity of the programs + provides training and support to admissions staff + creates tools and resources such as an admissions checklist, electronic tracking system to track admissions, etc. to ensure the admissions process is efficient and effective + supports the coordination of client referral review, meets regularly with the admissions and coordination team to review referrals, and makes data-informed decisions to enhance both program effectiveness and client outcomes + plays a critical role in identifying and implementing necessary changes to improve admissions procedures while upholding the programs mission and values Work Lead + provides guidance and support to admissions and coordination staff, ensuring they have the resources and training needed to perform their duties effectively + coaches and mentors staff to ensure a cohesive and professional work environment + provides feedback to staff and deals with any staff conflict at the initial stages of the conflict + maintains open communication and regular meetings with staff to ensure they have all resources and tools to perform their jobs Policy and Regulation Compliance: + ensures that all admissions and coordination processes comply with internal policies and external regulations, including HIPAA, state licensing requirements, and funding guidelines + position creates and updates policies relating to the admissions processes and procedures + creates and provides training to staff relating to admissions processes and changes Complex or Escalated Cases + responsible for addressing cases that require special attention, such as clients with complex needs, legal issues, or urgent situations requiring immediate coordination Other Duties as Assigned: + Any other duties that may arise that may need to be completed that are not covered in the above duty statements Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications: Experience Only: Seven (7) yearsof relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to seven (7) years Conditions of Employment: + Full Background Check + 2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening + Other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado + Travel- w ill need to travel between MHTL Homes locations and to meet with key stakeholders in person 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 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 (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. 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