Clinical Safety Security Supervisor Iii- Fort Logan

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

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The Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHHIFL) is a 138 bed psychiatric facility located in Denver that is dedicated to meeting the needs of the community by providing mental health treatment to the adult population in the metro area. The mission of CMHHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to adults with complex, serious and persistent mental illness within the resources available. CMHHIFL is dedicated to promoting Trauma Informed Care and promoting the implementation of Trauma Informed Practices within the organization.

Our Culture & Environment

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.

Job Assignment / Purpose of Position:

This position exists to ensure a safe work environment through application of and adherence to CMHHIFL/CDHS policies, Joint Commission Standards, Life Safety Codes, and Colorado Revised Statutes. The position responds to crisis situations (i.e physical or verbal assaults against persons or property, suicidal behavior) following hospital policies and procedures, assists nursing and clinical staff to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. This position assists with environmental safety checks and on unit/campus transports to treatment programming and meals.

• This position ensures that the Clinical Safety Officer (CSO) work involves 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.
• Support the CSOs in providing immediate intervention in crisis situations, to include responding to and assisting in verbally threatening or physically violent patients; providing approved verbal, deescalating, and physical interventions, monitoring for elopement and maintaining contact and working 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 all incidents.
• Actively use effective communication skills, verbal defense and intervention (VDI) skills and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) skills when interacting with patients and staff
  in a positive and respectful manner.
• Ensure CSOs are monitoring movement of patients in the unit or throughout the building.
  Provide CSO coverage to assist with escort and transport of patients to internal activities or appointments
  (e.g., Admissions, medical appointments, court, CMHHIFL, etc.) and external appointments if needed and
  approved by the Director of Safety and/or Chief of Support Services.
  Supervise Clinical Safety Officers when conducting unit and room searches to include property and areas according to schedule or as needed.
• Ensure staff check windows, doors, all aspects of locking mechanisms on unit and treatment areas to minimize escape risk and harm to patients and staff.
• Ensure CSO’s staff 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. Performs required EOC duties as assigned, specific to Life Safety, Safety and Security checks and Risk assessments as required; provision of reports on an as-needed or required frequency basis.
• Report findings to EOC and Chief of Support Services.

• Provide hospital security and enforcement by patrol and observation designed to detect, prevent and control security incidents at CMHHIFL.
• Documents reports of criminal activity. Provide traffic surveillance and parking control.
• Maintain hospital safety via routine physical checks.
• Perform monthly or as required safety inspections of clinical units.
• Identify security violations and safety hazards and take necessary actions to correct the problem (i.e. initiation of work orders, contact DFM personnel, reporting to appropriate person, etc.)
• Perform monthly fire drills and evaluate staff to insure efficient training.
• Actively participate in Environment of Care (EOC) assignments and communication to ensure broad knowledge of any safety related topics or ongoing needs within the facility.
• Supervise and inform CSOs on any safety concerns to ensure that extra rounding and safety presence is performed when needed.
• Communicate and confirm patrol observations through use of email, daily safety blotter, and regular scheduled meetings with CSOs.

• This position is responsible for the direction, supervision and management of all safety staff of the assigned
  units while working in conjunction with the appointing authority.
• Authorize leave (vacation, holiday, and training).
• Review training records of subordinate staff, recommend and approve training.
• Evaluate job performance and complete PMP (Plan, Review, and Evaluation).
• Provide guidance, direction and motivation to employees to achieve maximum performance levels.
• Mentor and coach staff in the development of safety professionals.
• Review and approve timesheets.
• Submit requests for overtime authorization.
• Ensure employees are consistently in compliance with CDHS, CMHHIFL and Department policies, rules, laws and the Fair Labor
  Standards Act.
• Monitor staff performance for compliance with standards, administrative regulation, implementation and adjustment policies and knowledge of the facility emergency plan. Initiate performance documentation to recognize and/or correct staff performance.
• Determines actions concerning disciplinary actions.
• Ensures sufficient coverage on each shift is available for assignment by scheduling and rearranging schedules to meet the minimum requirement to maintain business needs. Communicates scheduled assignments and changes to the Director of Safety and/or Chief of Support Services..
• Interview applicants and recommend selections for hire, promotion, and/or transfer.
• Ensure all interactions with staff and patients are professional, clear, consistent, and transparent to establish and maintain the level and quality of communication, fostering support of facility goals and objectives.
• Responsible for subordinate staff who perform Safety Specialist duties within a multi-disciplinary hospital setting.
• Staff members are notified promptly of changes to processes, policies and procedures through communication methods to include Cornerstone Rosters, meetings, email and individual contact.
• Individual supervision sessions are conducted regularly with subordinate staff.
• Communication is conducted regularly with other disciplines, department leadership regarding directives and disseminates information as appropriate.
• Interpretation of other leadership communications is received to understand changes that may or may not directly impact the nursing
  department.

• Communicates with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation concerning criminal records and missing patient reports, and communicates with other police agencies, acting as liaison between Fort Logan and police and sheriff departments around the metro area, the State, and the Nation.
• Ensures communication to the Director of Safety and/or Chief of Support Services on any and all actions personally taken as well as those of subordinates.

• Through all communications and behaviors, the position demonstrates, supports and contributes to a healthy, positive and respectful cultural climate throughout the facility. This supervisor ensures staff members are doing the same.
• Communicates with internal/external customers, residents, subordinate staff and co-workers in a professional manner, ensuring to communicate with respect and dignity. Adhere to the CDHS Code of Conduct and all CMHHIFL and nursing policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and adhere to prevailing legal standards, CDHS Policy and implementing procedures.
• Adhere to CDHS, CMHHIFL Procedures regarding work schedule, timekeeping and leave practices.
• Performs continuous supervision of clinical safety and security of the units and completes all duties assigned.

• Attend and actively participate in all assigned training and successfully complete any/all testing or other requirements for such training.
• Ensures all subordinate staff are updated on training needs and that competencies are demonstrated and signed off on where appropriate. Schedule training for staff as required to enhance or remediate skills.
• Meet and keep current on all mandatory training pursuant to prevailing CDHS/CMHHIFL Policy.
  Participate in pre-planned exercises as required.

Applicants must meet all of the following qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience must be specifically documented in the "Work Experience" section of your application.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Highly Desirable Competencies

• Ability to work effectively with key stakeholders, achieving consensus, resolving communication problems, influencing, and managing competing interests.
• Ability to work well with constituents regardless of position and authority, contribute to governing boards and committees, and adhere to clear lines of responsibility and accountability
• Flexibility in leadership through performing and/or overseeing the analysis of complex human resources, financial, or administrative management, policy, and program issues.
• Proven record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling environment.
• Proven ability to provide strategic direction and ensure an effective work structure to maximize productivity and achieve goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to problem solve and execute decisions.
• Ability to work in a complex political environment.
• Self-motivated
• Positive role model
• Teamwork
  
  

• Must pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigations and a Federal Bureau of Investigations background check as a condition of employment. Included in the background check is a current and/or previous employer check. Your current and/or previous employers within the past 10 years at a minimum must be listed on your job application (most recent in descending order), even if the job or duties are unrelated to the position for which you are applying. Incomplete employer information (address, phone number, and supervisor) or omission of former employers may result in a disqualification of your application.
• Current and Valid Colorado Driver's License
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• May be required to provide local transport for patient care
• Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• Must take and pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test
• 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 CMHHIFL 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 CPI and CPR;
  · Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
  · Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
  · 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;
• 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.

For Recruiting questions, please contact Jonathan.Benavides@state.co.us

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