Health Care Tech II- MHTL- Pueblo West

This position exists to provide direct hands-on milieu management care to clients, which includes assistance with activities of daily living, documentation of the care supplied, awareness of psychosocial and physical needs/safety of clients, engagement in social and recreational activities, support in the continued development of social and life skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing direct client care by hands-on performance and/or assistance as needed with activities of daily living (ADL) and continued development of social and life skills through engagement in recreational and social activities.
• Providing environmental needs to all clients by arranging and adapting personal care items, such as food or clothing and/or physical environment needs to support the ongoing needs of the clients.
• Supervising the clients in care, their whereabouts, interactions, and conditions, and referring to the MHTL Homes team regarding potential changes that may need to be made based on observations.
• Transporting clients in care to and from appointments and/or recreational and social activities.
• Ensuring the safety of the clients by adhering to safety laws such as seatbelts and expectations while in a moving vehicle, abiding by the rules of the road, etc.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• One year of experience in an assisted living, nursing home, home health, or any other congregate care, residential behavioral health setting
• QMAP certification preferred
• Experience working in psychiatric settings and with direct patient care preferred

The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental health plans, employer-supplemented Health Savings Account, paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage. CDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services.

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.