<p>This position is open to current Colorado residents only.</p> <p>Please note: This posting will be used to fill multiple positions.</p> <p>Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!</p> <p>About Fort Logan:</p> <p>The Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan (CMHIFL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community. The vision of CMHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to persons with complex, serious, and persistent mental illness within the resources available. Our mission is to support those individuals in achieving their recovery goals and reaching their full potential. CMHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18-59. The hospital currently has 138 adult inpatient beds and over six treatment milieus serving civil and forensic individuals. Medical services, occupational therapy, neuropsychological-rehabilitation services, and trauma-informed care services are available for all patients throughout the hospital.</p> <p>Through our core values listed below, CMHIFL staff is committed to:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Individual dignity and respect</p> </li><li> <p>Person-centered, evidence-based care</p> </li><li> <p>Trauma-informed recovery</p> </li><li> <p>Multidisciplinary collaboration</p> </li><li> <p>Diversity and inclusion</p> </li><li> <p>Strong family and community partnerships</p> </li></ul> <p>Opt-in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!</p> <p>CDHSCareers</p> <p>This position works 10 hour variable shift work to include early shift (5:30am-4:00pm) and late shift (8:00am-6:30pm) as well as holidays and weekends. This position is also eligible for shift differential on the weekends.</p> <p>About this Work Unit:</p> <p>The Nutrition Services Department provides quality meals and medical nutrition therapy to patients in a mental health facility. Meals meet the nutritional, medical,  spiritual, cultural, and mental health needs of the patient population and are prepared in a manner that meets established standards.</p> <p>Purpose of this position:</p> <p>This position establishes and revises working standards and procedures for the daily operation of the storeroom. This position plans, organizes and implements all purchasing and inventory related functions and is responsible for the receipt, storage and distribution of goods.  This position ensures storeroom compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines. This position maintains CBORD functionality especially in the areas of service, purchasing, inventory and issuing. </p> <p>Primary Job Duties:</p> <p>Receiving and Distribution of Goods: </p> <p>This position is responsible for the receipt, storage and distribution of goods in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures:</p> <ul> <li>Receives and inspects deliveries for quality, quantity, grade, freshness, packaging and specifications and labels every product and places them accordingly.   </li><li>Unpacks shipments, compares invoices with purchase requisitions, verifies invoices for accuracy, refuses items that are spoiled/damaged, adjusts invoices and follows up with the vendor.   </li><li>Resolves disputes with vendors when goods received do not match goods delivered.   </li><li>Distributes goods to teams weekly and completes all necessary paperwork and enters information into CBORD.   </li><li>Receives orders in CBORD and prepares documents (CBORD reports, invoices and receiving reports) and submits to administration for approval. </li></ul> <p>Purchasing & Inventory Control & Utilization/Maintenance of CBORD system:</p> <p>This position completes vendor purchase orders for food, non-food items utilizing CBORD, vendor websites, etc.</p> <ul> <li>Plans optimal ordering patterns based on individual vendor attributes.   </li><li>Develops and maintains organization of inventory storage locations, updates and maintains accurate inventory data, maintains forms, records and other paperwork in support of inventory control.   </li><li>Controls inventory for food and non-food supplies, ensuring Nutrition Services is fully stocked and ensures all stock is rotated properly.  </li><li>Stores food and supplies in designated locations by using the First In, First Out Method (FIFO).   </li><li>Maintains CBORD functionality especially in the areas of service, purchasing, inventory and issuing; must have a working knowledge of CBORD software to include creating/tracking requisitions, purchasing and order scheduler, inventory tracking, daily pulls and advance withdrawal lists, etc.   </li><li>Maintains efficient and effective inventory storage, monitors refrigerator/freezer, dry storage temperatures, inspects storage areas for deterioration, contamination, infestation, etc.   </li><li>Works with supervisor, facilities and department director if alternative storage location is needed due to malfunction or overstock of product.    </li></ul> <p>Compliance, Safety and Security:</p> <p>This position monitors goods in the storeroom to ensure they are properly labeled and dated, ensures proper storage of hazardous chemicals by following Safety Data Sheets (SDS) guidelines and procedures, complies with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) and Joint Commission regarding sanitation, food safety, proper storage, etc.  This position maintains up-to-date knowledge on storeroom safety and security practices.  This position is responsible for the completion of weekly team kitchen audits and maintenance of emergency food supplies</p> <p>Performs Other Duties as AssignedApplicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to continue in the selection process for this position.  Work experience must be specifically documented in the work experience section of your application.  Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. </p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>Experience Only:  Three (3) years of relevant experience in receiving, storing and distributing a wide variety of food and supplies, maintaining inventory, purchasing and ensuring food safety standards are followed, or similar.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience working in a healthcare setting or other facility (mental health, correctional, school, senior living, etc)</p> </li><li> <p>ServSafe Certification/Food Handler License</p> </li><li> <p>Experience using foodservice software</p> </li><li> <p>Experience using Google Workspace or Microsoft Office systems</p> </li><li> <p>Experience working in a position that involves heavy physical labor</p> </li></ul> <p>Conditions of Employment: </p> <ul> <li> <p>Full Background - Name and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification, Drug Screen, Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS</p> </li><li> <p>Essential Services Designation - Must be available for call back to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay or interruption</p> </li><li> <p>Annual influenza and other vaccinations as required by the state of Colorado; must pass a pre-placement physical/medical screening: TB Test</p> </li><li> <p>Must be available for shift work</p> </li><li> <p>Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials</p> </li><li> <p>Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment.  Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.</p> </li></ul> <p>APPEAL RIGHTS:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 acknowledgment of the department's action.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>The Assessment Process</p> <p> </p> <p>For additional recruiting questions, please contact magalie.chapman@state.co.us</p> <p>About Us: </p> <p>If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans</p> </li><li> <p>Medical and dental health plans</p> </li><li> <p>Employer supplemented Health Savings Account</p> </li><li> <p>Paid life insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Short- and long-term disability coverage</p> </li><li> <p>11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave</p> </li><li> <p>BenefitHub state employee discount program</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Wellness program MotivateMe</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more</p> </li><li> <p>Remote work arrangements for eligible positions</p> </li><li> <p>Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more</p> </li></ul> <p>information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.</p> <p>Our Values:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.</p> <p>Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.</p> <p>We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.</p> <p>Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.</p> <p>We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.  </p> <p>ADAA Accommodations: 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, 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, Nancy Schmelzer, at  cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.</p> <p>~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~</p> <p>Toll Free Applicant Technical Support</p>