The Eastern Colorado Health Care System is currently recruiting for: One GS 12 Recreational Therapist-Staff and Leadership Development Program Coordinator located in Denver, CO. Salary range for Denver, CO is: $91,753 - $119,280. AND One GS 12 Recreational Therapist-Staff and Leadership Development Program Coordinator located in Colorado Springs, CO. Salary range for Colorado Springs, CO is: $84,686 - $110,092.

Duties

Note: The position located in Denver is required to travel 25% of the time to provide training & coverage for the position in Colorado Springs. Conversely, the position located in Colorado Springs is required to travel 25% of the time to provide training & coverage for the position in Denver. Recreational Therapist Staff and Leadership Development Program Coordinator duties include, but aren't limited to the following: Functions as expert in management and leadership development, adult education & professional development Develops, manages & delivers specific course content for staff and leaders to develop & progress their careers Applies & develops innovative customized teaching solutions to meet employees'/employer's diverse needs and preferences, to engage staff in learning and developmental activities & to inspire/motivate learners Has extensive knowledge of healthcare operations & clinician needs & organizational leadership development strategies and programs knowledge Independently develops/manages programs to deliver the following types of training/classes/workshops: 1) general training for all employees, 2) training developed for unique situations, 3) mandatory training for defined groups; 4) career/ professional development trainings & "soft-skill" trainings e.g. communication, goal-setting/planning, etc & 5) Executives, managers, supervisors & employees systematic development career progression training Applies expert knowledge of sound educational design &/or hospital operations to design, develop & manage staff/leadership development courses appropriate to the subject matter, learning objectives, environment & expertise of learners Course content may be at any level including undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate & professional continuing education Develops/manages programs using new approaches, methods & techniques effective for developing all hospital staff Applies expert project management strategies/principles to develop course work, targeted educational interventions & developmental activities series consistent w/ organizational education priorities & in collaboration w/ Designated Learning Officer Employee/leadership development content includes multiple varied but related topics covering all levels from basic skills through executive competencies which are designed to increase employees' ability to perform at increasing levels of responsibility Develops/updates course materials/documentation consistent w/ educational best practices, program content, &/or process/regulatory requirements by incorporating new technology/techniques resulting from continuous development & education technology/techniques advances Maintains knowledge of hospital/educational accreditation requirements for various accrediting bodies across several domains & develops entire courses, course content & instructional activities to meet necessary accreditation requirements & make continuing education credits available for course participants & documents results Creates classes/instructs course participants using ECHCS's unique educational technology capabilities to maximize training effectiveness Facilitates assigned program/course evaluations & uses evaluation results to make necessary content changes Assists in selecting, training & managing additional faculty/instructors for assigned employee/leadership development programs & leads training conferences Develops/delivers training programs to develop faculty, instructors & coaches, including ways to ensure continued competency, including continued evaluation & oversight Participates in agency operational/planning meetings, public briefings, or formal/informal settings to publicize organized development/educational program accomplishments & solicit resources/other cooperation necessary to ensure program success Serves as liaison w/ policy-level officials w/in agency to ensure agency's views/interests are promoted through assigned programs w/ respect to current/emerging policy issues & that those views are taken into consideration in policy development/implementation Demonstrates I-Care values when interacting w/ all internal/external customers Maintains current knowledge of & practices in accordance w/ The Joint Commission requirements Protects printed & electronic files containing sensitive data according to Federal privacy Act & confidentiality statutes Follows regulations & instructions regarding release of sensitive/protected patient/ employee information May serve on Service Line committees, workgroups, &/or task forces, etc Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Ad hoc telework may be authorized for the highly qualified applicant Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: PD554-58024-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Applicants must be proficient in spoken & written English Education. Applicants must meet one of the 2 education requirements below: 1) A bachelor's degree or higher, from an accredited college or university, with a major in therapeutic recreation or recreation/leisure, with an option and/or emphasis in therapeutic recreation. The degree must be approved by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC); OR 2) A bachelor's degree or higher in any field from an accredited college or university and must be a certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS). The degree must be approved by the NCTRC. If hired under this education, the certification cannot be waived. Certification: Recreation Therapist. Applicants must be certified in recreation therapy as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, CTRS by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, NCTRC. If hired under option 2 under the Basic Requirements, educational options, then certification cannot be waived. Loss of Credential. A recreation or creative arts therapist who fails to maintain the required registration and/or certification must be removed from the occupation, which may also result in termination of employment. Grade Requirement. Grade Determination Requirement GS-12 GS-12 Physical Therapist, Program Coordinator Experience. At least one year of creditable experience at the next lower grade level. AND Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1) Knowledge of management/administration principles, procedures, and practice, which includes supervision, consultation, negotiation, mediation, and monitoring. 2) Ability to analyze clinically appropriate data and make recommendations to optimize quality, efficiency, performance, and productivity within services. 3) Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties when authorized, which would include responsibility for assignment of work to be performed; competency assessments; performance evaluations; selection of staff; recommendation of awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions when appropriate. 4) Ability to monitor and report on the status and progress of work, evaluate program quality to ensure that methods, deadlines, and standards have been met, and prioritize the workload. 5) Ability to effectively communicate goals, objectives, and focused initiatives to an interdisciplinary team, specialized clinical program, or subsection, as well as guide the team members on work methods, practices, standards, and procedures. 6) Knowledge of regulatory requirements, interdisciplinary structure, and organizational structure to serve as a liaison between specialty care and other programs that would affect coordination of care, healthcare access, program evaluation, assessment, and planning future needs. 7) Skill in employing recognized leadership and managerial methods and strategies, including interpersonal relations and conflict resolution in the management of employees, team leaders, and managers. Preferred Experience: Program Management experience, preferably with educational programs; experience with industrial design-e.g. developing education and training programs; experience teaching, facilitating and instructing courses for adult learners; and experience with leadership coaching, training and instruction. References: VA Handbook 5005/111 PART II APPENDIX G60. The full performance level of this vacancy is a GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-12. Physical Requirements: Occasionally lift/carry

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Transcripts must include your name, the school's entire name, can be unofficial transcripts, must have the name of the course, date course taken, grade received for the course, amount of credits earned for the course, date degree conferred, (if applicable), (name of degree received, (if applicable).

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Eastern Colorado HCS Denver 13611 E. Colfax Ave Aurora, CO 80045 US
• Name: Jeannie Wright
• Phone: (970) 263-6272
• Email: [email protected]