CDOC Temporary QMAP - Denver, United States - State of Colorado

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CDOC Temporary QMAP - Qualified Medication Administration Personnel - (Denver)

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CDOC Temporary QMAP - Qualified Medication Administration Personnel - (Denver)

Salary

$ $36.56 Hourly

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Temporary (9 months or less)

Job Number

CAA HQ 1509 QMAP-TEMP

Department

Department of Corrections

Opening Date

05/02/2024

Closing Date

5/9/2024 4:00 PM Mountain


FLSA
Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

Denver Complex; 3600 Havana, Denver, CO


FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Stacey Hibpshman at at

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

This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at 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

Who May Apply:
Colorado residents and non residents who meet the minimum requirements listed on this announcement.

Locations / Current Vacancies:
Denver, CO

The mission of the Colorado Department of Corrections:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado.

Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado.

Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans.

Who May Apply:
Colorado residents and non residents who meet the minimum requirements listed on this announcement.

Locations / Current Vacancies:
Denver, CO

Description of Job

The Colorado Department of Corrections maintains state prison facilities throughout Colorado.

We are hiring temporary Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) to assist with medication dispensing to inmate patients within our prison facilities.

Position will include the following, working under the authority of a licensed clinical supervisor:

• Administer medications following written physician's orders of prescription medications to inmates.
• Maintain proper documentation of the administration of all prescription medications.
• Use proper techniques when administering medications by various routes.
• May be asked to perform other health care related duties, within the scope of the candidates training, based on facility need.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must be registered with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) as a QMAP. QMAP ID is required.

Substitutions

None


Required Competencies:

• Ability to provide excellent customer service;
• Ability to operate independently within the scope of a QMAP;
• Must maintain necessary training requirements as required by CDPHE for QMAP;
• Must be of high integrity to handle confidential health care information to include inmate records;
• Basic knowledge of computer systems;
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to form and maintain productive working relationships at all levels in the organization;
• Attention to detail;
• Self-directed and motivated work ethic;
• Strong communication skills - oral and written;
• Must be dependable, consistently be at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to direction and solicit feedback to improve;
• Ability to work closely in a team environment;
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience in a correctional / detention facility;
• Familiarity with medical terminology;
• 1 year or more working as a full time QMAP.

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
For information regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman

Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above.

Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application.

Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.

If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.

In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years.

Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support:
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g.

uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time).

Helpful hints:

if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records

Conditions of Employment:

All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC's consideration of application for employment.

• Must be 21 years of age;
• Possess a valid driver's license;
• Possess a high school diploma or GED;
• Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDOC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
• Successfully pass all modules of the Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics;
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics;
• Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
• Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
• Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;
• Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
• Swing a baton in a striking technique;
• Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
• Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;
• Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment;
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security
• 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;
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner;
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders;
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments;
• 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;
• Willing and able to travel;
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule;
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required.

Should applicant's background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol.

Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana.

A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.


Exception:
Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.

Supplemental Information

After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission.

If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.

Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email.

You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept of Corrections employee or from this email address It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Stacey Hibpshman at stacey.

hibpshman

SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Corrections 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 Employee Relations Specialist, Ana Andersen , at or call

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.

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01

I understand this is a temporary position that will not exceed 9 months and may be terminated prior to that.

• Yes
• No

02

Have you taken and passed a QMAP course with one of the Approved Training Entities as identified by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)?

• Yes
• No

03

Please list your name as it appears on your QMAP ID from the CDPHE QMAP Registry.

04

How many years have you worked as a QMAP?

• Less than 1 year

years

• 2 years

05

Give an example of techniques you have used to properly administer both prescription and non-prescription medications.

06

I understand the schedule of this position may include evening, weekend and holiday shifts.

• Yes
• No

07

Certification and Confidentiality Statement


I certify that:

• I understand that this, my completed Application, the attached Supplemental Questions, and my responses are confidential and that I have neither consulted with others nor received assistance in the preparation, writing, or editing of my responses and the information contained herein is in my own words and was prepared and completed solely by me and only me.
• All the information I have provided herein is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and is made in good faith.
• I have not communicated the confidential information of this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions in any way to other candidates, potential candidates, subject matter experts, or any person.
• I understand that if the confidential information in this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions and/or my responses, are found to have been falsified, plagiarized, or shared in any way, I may be disqualified or removed from the position if appointed.
• I agree to the terms and conditions of this Certification and Confidentiality Statement.

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