Clinical Safety Officer III (CSO Supv III) - Grand Junction Regional Center (WESTERN SLOPE)
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Clinical Safety Officer III (CSO Supv III) - Grand Junction Regional Center (WESTERN SLOPE)
Salary
$32.00 - $38.40 Hourly
Location
Grand Junction, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IJB 00025 08/15/2025
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OAADS - Grand Junction Regional Center
Opening Date
08/18/2025
Closing Date
8/25/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
3199 D ROAD, BUILDING A, GRAND JUNCTION
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Natasha Story: natasha.story@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Type of Announcement
The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
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
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Department Information
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
About the Grand Junction Regional Center:
This position resides at the Grand Junction Regional Center. This regional center exists to manage the day-to-day operations and service delivery for Grand Junction Regional Center (GJRC), licensed as an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (IDD) as well as a provider of Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), waiver services. GJRC provides 24/7 direct care for approximately 80 residents. GJRC's primary goal is to provide the necessary supports and services to residents who cannot be safely served in community-based programs due to complex medical and/or behavioral needs.
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Description of Job
The Clinical Safety Officer IIIoversees safety and security operations across multiple residential and day program facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities at GJRC. This role includes crisis intervention, supervision of approximately nine safety staff, training, and ensuring compliance with regulations to maintain a safe environment for residents, staff, and property.
In addition, as a Clinical Safety Officer, you can expect to:
Monitor and document safety and security across 11 homes and 1 day program location.
Conduct daily safety checks, maintain documentation in databases, and report concerns to appropriate personnel.
Drive between multiple sites daily to observe staff performance, treatment plan adherence, and documentation accuracy.
Lead crisis response efforts, including verbal de-escalation, approved physical interventions, and searches for missing individuals or contraband.
Interface with law enforcement when necessary and provide clinical input on individual behavior programs.
Supervise and provide work direction to Clinical Safety Officer I staff, including assigning duties, approving leave, and monitoring compliance with policies and regulations.
Provide training to staff in verbal and physical intervention techniques, searches, and other safety/security procedures.
Evaluate staff skills and retrain as needed to ensure proper crisis intervention and safety practices.
Participate in developing and refining policies, procedures, and behavior intervention strategies.
Perform minor maintenance, assist with agency projects, and collaborate with other departments to provide coverage or support.
Maintain compliance with state, federal, and agency regulations, including CMS, CDPHE, and ICF/IID standards.
Act as an essential personnel member, available to work any shift, schedule, or location as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Three (3) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position (for example: direct support care, security, group home staff, nursing home staff)
Substitutions
Additional appropriate education (such as psychology, social work, criminal justice, and human services) will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with behavioral intervention, physical management, patient care, safety assessments, environmental checks, training
One year of supervisory experience
Ability to communicate effectively
Skilled with prioritizing and organizing work
Conditions of Employment:
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)
Pre-employment Physical/Tests - must demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs, bend, squat, etc. and perform physical interventions proficiently (pre-employment and continuously throughout employment). TB test required.
Must have valid unrestricted U.S. Driver License
Position must travel between work sites and transport individuals as needed.
Position is required to use a State vehicle to transport residents. When not transporting individuals, this person may drive a State vehicle or choose to drive their own
GJRC is a 24/7 facility, therefore a person in this position must be available to work any shift, and/or any area, to meet agency needs. Schedule may change frequently to meet the needs of the agency, department and/or individuals
Requires Influenza and other vaccines as required by state and facility; must be 18 years or older. TB test is required
Former employees of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on your application and may not be eligible for employment at 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.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contactnatasha.story@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 (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/)
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 ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
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