University of Colorado Denver

University of Colorado Denver

  • Denver, CO


  • $26,172 per year

  • Permanent

  • Full-time

University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine/Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) OTC

Client Care Aide I

Position # 704013 Requisition #21664

  • Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a public research university serving more than 18,000 students. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado institution. With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty and renowned researchers, we offer more than 140 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The university receives over $400 million in research awards each year. In addition to the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at CU Anschutz in Aurora, Colo. a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at CU Denver, our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denver—one of America’s most vibrant urban centers. CU Denver is located steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District affording our students, faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural outlets.

Peer I and The Haven Outpatient Therapeutic Community (OTC) is the coed outpatient, continuing care component for clients completing The Haven and Peer I residential programs. OTC provides gender specific services to this coed population. OTC is licensed by the Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), and is contracted by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice as a Community Corrections Non Residential Program. Clients are referred to Peer I and The Haven from the criminal justice system, a direct judicial sentence, Signal Behavioral Health or from a variety of non-criminal justice agencies.

This position exists to provide support services to our client population who are involved in the criminal justice system and recovering from Substance Use Disorders. This is an entry level position but allows for the accumulation of hours needed to eventually secure a Colorado Addictions Counselor Certification (CAC). Duties for this position are as follows: Collection of same sex urinalysis samples, residence checks per DCJ (Division of Criminal Justice) standards, maintenance of several Excel data bases related to client progress, coordinating with our contracted Laboratory to interpret and report urinalysis testing results to the clinical team, entry of client services into the CWISE system (offender data base), filing paperwork, tracking of client services related to DCJ contact standards, and generating monthly progress reports. This position will be heavily involved in entering data into our Electronic Health Care Record and the applicant should have above average familiarity with computers and especially Excel spreadsheets. Additional miscellaneous duties may be assigned per the program manager.

The position will assist with completing other job functions required to meet Division of Criminal Justice and Department of Corrections Standards. The driving involved in this position would involve driving clients in state cars to activities, appointments or in completing other program related duties.

Salary and Benefits:

The hiring salary for this position is $26,172 and is negotiable and commensurate with skills and experience. This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at https://www.cu.edu/employee-services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must possess a GED or High School Diploma.

Substitution: Current, valid certification as a Nurse Aide (CNA) from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado Driver’s License
  • Must agree to fingerprinting and criminal background check. Required background checks include a review with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) AND the Central Registry of Child Protection (Trails).
  • Subject to pre-employment, post-accident or incident or reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing per UCD Addiction Research and Treatment Services Department Policies.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess a Certified Addiction Counselor I (CAC I) certification,

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, counseling psychology or a related field.

Past work experience with clients in recovery

Experience working in a substance abuse treatment program with adult clients

Experience working with offender population

Experience working with Community Corrections/Department of Corrections clientele

Experience documenting behavior according to established policies

Experience with behavior modification techniques

Experience observing, collecting and processing urine samples

Experience using an Electronic Medical Record

Competencies:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and ability to learn software programs
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Ability to manage difficult behaviors
  • Ability to comply with established rules, policies and procedures
  • Ability to develop healthy relationships with clients
  • Ability to establish boundaries with clients
  • Ability to be open-minded and non-judgmental

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