Career Opportunities

 

Thank you for your interest in joining Harmony Foundation. We have seen many people succeed in building a fulfilling career at Harmony. Our employees are our greatest asset!

 

Either email or mail your cover letter, resume and salary history to:Kristi Faraguna, Human Resources Director.

 

We are nestled in a breathtaking valley below Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, Colorado. Many of our employees live in Estes Park and others commute from neighboring communities.

 

We offer excellent benefits for full time and part time regular employees including:

 

Either email or mail your cover letter, resume and salary history to:Kristi Faraguna, Human Resources Director

 

Harmony Foundation Inc

Attn: Human Resources

PO Box 1989

Estes Park, CO   80517

 

Since our beginning in 1969, Harmony Foundation has thrived to become one of the most respected residential chemical dependency treatment centers in the country. Our mission is to provide the foundation for sustained recovery from chemical dependency. We hope that you are ready to contribute your skills, talents and energy to this goal.

 

We have an opening for a Maintenance Level 1 position .  The hours for this position will be Sunday and Monday 2:30-11:00 p.m. And Tuesday through Thursday from 10:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. If you are qualified and interested in applying for this position, please contact Kristi Faraguna.  Send a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: 
kfaraguna@harmonyfoundationinc.com  or call 577-5372.

Primary Function: Assist in the maintenance of the entire property; and to provide a safe environment for students; assist with property maintenance, improvement and repair.

Supervision: Supervised by the Maintenance Supervisor or Director of Facilities

Essential Functions:

  1. Property maintenance/repair interior and exterior of the property; in particular:
    general landscaping: mowing, tree trimming.
  2. General maintenance: snow shoveling, plowing, painting.
  3. Other duties as assigned including night custodial and security responsibilities. 
  4. Must have outstanding ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality.

 

Minimum Requirements:

  1. Six months experience in painting and landscaping.
  2. Physical and emotional health adequate to perform duties.
  3. Able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
  4. Hold a valid First Aid & CPR certification card (training provided).
  5. Valid driver’s license and eligible for coverage by Harmony Foundation insurance carrier.
  6. If recovering from chemical dependency, prefer a minimum of two years continuous sobriety upon hire.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  1. Ability to operate equipment: automobiles, all lawn equipment, all snow removal equipment, and all power tools.
  2. Under supervision, willing and able to acquire knowledge and abilities to perform general maintenance tasks.
  3. Ability to relate to fellow employees and clients with understanding in a realistically supportive manner.
  4. Personal maturity reflected by sound judgment and decision making ability.

Primary Function: Assist the licensed nurse with all areas of physical and emotional aspects of chemically dependent clients

Supervision: Supervised by the Director of Nursing

Essential Functions:

  1. Assess and chart client’s vital signs, physical and emotional state by following instructions and reporting abnormalities to nurse in a timely manner
  2. Provide appropriate care in case of emergencies
  3. Report observations and conditions for detox period
  4. Attend 75% of nursing department meetings
  5. Willingness to work different shifts as needed
  6. Ability to accurately complete documentation
  7. Ability to work as a team member
  8. Assist nursing staff in admission (vitals, UA specimens, etc.) and discharge process
  9. Maintain inventory of stock medication, prescription refills and medical supplies
  10. Prepare for blood draws
  11. Help with client cabin clearance and room assignments
  12. Transport clients to and from medical appointments
  13. Must have outstanding ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality
  14. Other duties as required/assigned within the scope of practice
  15. Perform venipuncture
  16. Transcribe physician’s orders and obtain co-signature

 

Minimum Requirements:

Level I:

  1. 6 months experience at Harmony or phlebotomist experience or CNA certification or unit secretary experience or EMT or EMT-P experience
  2. Current CPR certification
  3. Current 1st Aid certification
  4. Physical and emotional health adequate to perform duties
  5. Valid Colorado driver’s license and eligible for coverage by Harmony Foundation insurance carrier
  6. If recovering from chemical dependency, prefer a minimum of two years continuous sobriety upon hire
  7. Fluency in spoken and written English

 

Level II:  All of the above requirements plus:

  1. Must be in compliance with all licensing regulations and law
  2. Certified Nursing Assistant certification or RMA certification
    or
  3. 6 months experience in the medical field and knowledge of medical terminology
    or
  4. Phlebotomy certified
    or
  5. 6 months experience transcribing physician’s orders and obtaining co-signature

 

Level III: All of the requirements for level one plus:

  1. Must be in compliance with all licensing regulations and law
  2. Certified Nursing Assistant certification or RMA certification
  3. 1 year experience in the medical field
  4. Phlebotomy certified and1 year experience transcribing physician’s orders and obtaining co-signature

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  1. Ability to relate with detachment, understanding, and empathy to chemically dependent clients
  2. Willingness to gain knowledge and understanding of the disease concept and  individual counseling procedures in the treatment of chemical dependency
  3. Willingness to obtain basic knowledge of the emotional and physical aspects associated with chemical dependency
  4. Personal maturity reflected by sound judgment and decision making abilities
  5. Ability to function as a team member r of the nursing department
  6. Ability to communicate effectively with all Harmony staff.  Good written and verbal communication skills
  7. Is dependable, has a minimal amount of unscheduled paid time off and shows up on time every workday
  8. Always gives Harmony best work and handles constructive criticism appropriately. 
  9. Able to perform all essential functions from 1 year of hire date

 

Physical Capabilities:

  1. Physical health adequate to manipulate stairway, access all areas of Harmony’s grounds, assist with ambulation and perform CPR
  2. Physical ability to lift a maximum of 50lbs

Primary Function: Monitor physical and emotional aspects of chemically dependent clients

Supervision: Supervised by Director of Nursing, Nursing Coordinator

Essential Functions:

  1. Monitor and document client’s vital signs, TPR BP (sit and stand while in detox) pain, pulse ox, physical and emotional state and report abnormalities in a timely manner
  2. Provide appropriate care in case of emergencies
  3. Chart observations and conditions for detox period
  4. Ability to accurately complete documentation and chart checkS
  5. Perform admission nursing assessment and review admit form
  6. Create medical treatment plans based on assessment of medical needs            
  7. Complete weekly reviews. Assure compliance with treatment plan
  8. Prepare for and/or perform venipuncture (must be phlebotomy certified)
  9. Maintain inventory of stock medication, prescription refills and medical supplies
  10. Administer and account for medication following Harmony Procedures
  11. Obtain, carry out, and authenticate physician orders
  12. Attend 75% of nursing department meetings
  13. Willingness to work different shifts as needed
  14. Ability to work as a team member
  15. Must have outstanding ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality
  16. Organize and prioritize shift duties in facility
  17. Attend and participate staff meetings with counselors and nursing staff
  18. Review daily census and assure accuracy
  19. Procedure for preparing clients for discharge

       

Minimum Requirements:

  1. Current Colorado LPN nursing license. Must be in compliance with all licensing regulations and laws
  2. Current 1st Aid certification
  3. Current CPR certification
  4. Phlebotomy certification
  5. One year medical/surgical experience
  6. Physical and emotional health adequate to perform duties
  7. Valid Colorado driver’s license and eligible for coverage by Harmony Foundation insurance carrier
  8. If recovering from chemical dependency, prefer a minimum of two years continuous sobriety upon hire
  9. Fluency in spoken and written EnglisH

      

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  1. Ability to function within the scope of practice of individual licensure
  2. Ability to relate with detachment, understanding, and empathy to chemically dependent clients
  3. Willingness to gain knowledge and understanding of the disease concept and individual counseling procedures in the treatment of chemical dependency
  4. Willingness to obtain basic knowledge of the emotional and physical aspects associated with chemical dependency
  5. Personal maturity reflected by sound judgment and decision making abilities
  6. Ability to function as a team member of the nursing department
  7. Willingness to perform venipuncture
  8. Ability to communicate effectively with all Harmony staff to ensure the highest possible level of performance.  Good written and verbal communication skills
  9. Is dependable, has a minimal amount of unscheduled paid time off and shows up on time every workday
  10. Always gives Harmony best work and handles constructive criticism appropriately

 

Physical Capabilities:

  1. Physical health adequate to manipulate stairway, access all areas of Harmony’s grounds, assist with ambulation and perform CPR
  2. Physical ability to lift a maximum of 50lbs

Primary function:  Assess and monitor physical and emotional aspects of chemically dependent clients. Prescribe medication, lab testing to assist in withdrawal process.

Supervision:   Supervised by the Medical Director

Essential Functions:

  1. Leadership abilities
  2. Coordinate treatment efforts with the Medical Director, and Psychologist to facilitate and ensure optimal care of clients. Assist Medical Director, Director of Nursing and Nursing staff coordinate medical aspects of client care. Complete client history and physicals and see clients during “sick call” appointments as needed.
  3. Liaison with cooperating community medical services
  4. Other duties as required and assigned
  5. Must have outstanding ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality

Minimum Requirements:

  1. Current Colorado PA license. Must be in compliance with all licensing regulations and laws.
  2. Current CPR certification.
  3. Current First Aid certification.
  4. Five years’ experience as a PA
  5. Experience in treatment of chemical dependency, desirable.
  6. Willingness and ability to work 12 hour shifts and weekends and be on call
  7. Physical health to perform all duties
  8. Valid Colorado driver’s license and eligible for coverage by Harmony foundation insurance carrier
  9. If recovering from chemical dependency, three years continued sobriety
  10. Fluency in spoken and written English

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

  1. Ability to function within the scope of practice of individual licensure
  2. Ability to relate with detachment, understanding, and empathy to chemically dependent clients
  3. Willingness to gain knowledge and understanding of the disease concept and individual counseling procedures in the treatment of chemical dependency
  4. Willingness to obtain basic knowledge of the emotional and physical aspect associated with chemical dependency
  5. Persona maturity reflected by sound judgment and decision making abilities
  6. Ability to function as a team member of the medial department
  7. Ability to communicate effectively with all Harmony staff to ensure the highest possible level of performance. Good written and verbal communication skills
  8. Is dependable, has a minimal amount of unscheduled time off and shows up on time every workday
  9. Always gives Harmony best work and handles constructive criticism appropriately

Physical Capabilities:

  1. Physical health adequate to manipulate stairway, access all areas of Harmony’s grounds, assist with ambulation and perform CPR
  2. Physical ability to lift a maximum of 50lbs

Primary function:  Assess and monitor physical and emotional aspects of chemically dependent clients. Prescribe medication, lab testing to assist in withdrawal process.

Supervision:   Supervised by the Medical Director

Essential Functions:

  1. Leadership abilities.
  2. Coordinate treatment efforts with the Medical Director, and Psychologist to facilitate and ensure optimal care of clients. Assist Medical Director, Director of Nursing and nursing staff meet client medical needs. Complete client history and physicals and see clients during “sick call” appointments as needed.
  3. Liaison with cooperating community medical services.
  4. Other nursing duties as required and assigned.
  5. Must have outstanding ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Minimum Requirements:

  1. Current Colorado RN license and prescriptive authority. Must be in compliance with all licensing regulations and laws.
  2. Current CPR certification.
  3. Current First Aid certification.
  4. Five years’ experience as a N.P.
  5. Experience in treatment of chemical dependency desirable.
  6. Willingness and ability to work 12 hour shifts and weekends and be on call.
  7. Physical health to perform all duties.
  8. Valid Colorado driver’s license and eligible for coverage by Harmony foundation insurance carrier.
  9. If recovering from chemical dependency, three years continued sobriety.
  10. Fluency in spoken and written English.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  1. Ability to function within the scope of practice of individual licensure.
  2. Ability to relate with detachment, understanding, and empathy to chemically dependent clients.
  3. Willingness to gain knowledge and understanding of the disease concept and individual counseling procedures in the treatment of chemical dependency.
  4. Willingness to obtain basic knowledge of the emotional and physical aspect associated with chemical dependency.
  5. Personal maturity reflected by sound judgment and decision making abilities.
  6. Ability to function as a team member of the medial department.
  7. Ability to communicate effectively with all Harmony staff to ensure the highest possible level of performance. Good written and verbal communication skills.
  8. Is dependable, has a minimal amount of unscheduled time off and shows up on time every workday.
  9. Always gives Harmony best work and handles constructive criticism appropriately.

Physical Capabilities:

  1. Physical health adequate to manipulate stairway, access all areas of Harmony’s grounds, assist with ambulation and perform CPR.  
  2. Physical ability to lift a maximum of 50lbs.