State of Colorado
Location
Denver, CO | United States
Job description
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
NOTE: This posting may fill more than one vacancy.
Thank you for your interest in working for the State of Colorado. Join us and find meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents, helping to make Colorado a great place to live and work in. Please watch the short video below for tips on applying.
To learn more about what happens after you apply for a position with the State of Colorado, please watch the short, informative video
Committed to Diversity - We foster a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. If you’re looking for a place where you can be your authentic self at work and celebrate the uniqueness of those around you, then we want to talk to you! State of Colorado employees were asked to reflect on their experience with equity, diversity, and inclusion. Click here to learn more about their experiences
The Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) is the foundation for dependable state government, leading with responsiveness, integrity, and teamwork. We provide services to other government agencies and all Coloradans by taking bold initiative toward a government with engaged employees, innovative solutions, and constructive partnerships.
DPA provides a wide range of programs and services, from custodial & maintenance to financial and human resources support, which assist other state agencies in fulfilling their missions. At DPA, there are countless opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that supports and serves the people of Colorado. The wide variety of positions in DPA allow individuals to learn about state operations and provide for long-term career growth.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado; it's a chance to combine your expertise with public service. Our professionals strive to support the state government and the residents 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.
Good Government Starts Here!
Why We Want You:
We want your expertise, positive energy, drive to succeed, and love of this great state as we work to elevate the expectations Coloradans have of their government.
What You'll Get From Us:
In return for the skilled work you do, DPA provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to accompany employment opportunities. Please see the Benefits Overview video for details on the benefits offered to employees. "This Social Work Intern position will serve on a temporary basis for both the Office of Administrative Courts & the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program. This role will be expected to work 30 hours per week. CSEAP existsto maintain a healthy, productive, statewide workforce and to reduce the direct and indirect costs of performance concerns associated with behavioral health problems through clinical assessment and counseling, referral as appropriate to additional resources, consultation with supervisors and managers, employee coaching services, and workplace wellbeing and conflict management services. This position provides direct delivery of CSEAP services, in accordance with DPA and CSEAP mission and values, and consistent with behavioral health professions’ ethics and standards. This includes addressing the needs of a diverse population by understanding and responding in a culturally responsive manner. The Social Work Intern/Temporary Aide provides support to CSEAP intake staff and assists with projects as assigned. The Office of Administrative Courts (OAC) hears and decides administrative law matters concerning: Workers’ Compensation disputes, public benefits dispute, professional licensing boards involving the denial, revocation, or suspension of a professional license and appeals, and special education disputes. This position provides services to OAC's external customers in accordance with DPA and OAC mission and values, and consistent with behavioral health professions’ ethics and standards. This includes addressing the needs of a diverse population by understanding and responding in a culturally responsive manner. This position assists self-represented litigants in the effective and efficient processing of court cases while educating self-represented litigants on court statutes, rules, policies and procedures within legal limitations to ensure that court cases are handled properly and expeditiously.
A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Intake Services for CSEAP: The Social Work Intern/Temporary aide provides support as follows - answering appointment and crisis calls, directing calls appropriately, including providing basic urgent response and/or scheduling state employees for counseling sessions. This position may engage in basic crisis counseling, referrals to community agencies or services, and assist with financial assistance application requests.
Services for OAC: The Social Work Intern/Temporary aide provides support as follows - answering crisis calls or emails, directing calls appropriately, including providing basic urgent response. This position may engage in basic crisis counseling, and referrals to community agencies or services. This position will also assist self-represented litigants in the effective and efficient processing of court cases while educating self-represented litigants on court statutes, rules, policies and procedures within legal limitations to ensure that court cases are handled properly and expeditiously.
TEMPORARY AIDE
*A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
At least a Bachelor's degree in social work, behavioral health, or counseling field of study OR If enrolled in an applicable degree program, experience in social work, behavioral health, or related field will serve as a substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:
Appeal Rights:
Not Applicable
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.
Accommodations : The Department of Personnel & Administration 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, James Mantay | [email protected] or 303-866-6540.
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