JOB
This will be accepting applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete. If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date, at their own expense.
Please note: This posting will be open until filled {and filling multiple vacancies}, not extending beyond 12 months. All applications will be reviewed as they come in until all positions are filled, we advise applicants to apply early.
About Grand Junction Regional Center:
Grand Junction Regional Center (GJRC) is a collection of group homes that serves adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who need additional support to stabilize and return to community residential settings. GJRC's focus is on improving outcomes for individuals with IDD as well as promoting community integration. GJRC has a total of 10 homes nestled throughout established neighborhoods of Grand Valley. These homes feature warm, comfortable living spaces and private, fenced backyards with recreation equipment. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The Health Care Technician III supports the work unit supervisor in ensuring that individuals receiving services achieve their personal outcomes. This is accomplished through effective management of resources, oversight of resident records, and smooth operation of the residential site. The HCT III also identifies emerging issues and proactively works toward solutions within their scope of authority.
Additionally, as a Health Care Technician III, you can expect to:
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Provide direction and oversee up to 14 staff
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Serve as a work leader and role model by delivering hands-on care and instruction in daily living activities such as bathing, eating, and personal hygiene.
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Ensure safety and support the achievement of personal outcomes in accordance with each individual's care plan.
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Monitor and implement individualized supports and services, including responding to behavioral challenges using specific behavior intervention programs (e.g., Safety Control or Emergency Control).
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Maintain annual certification in the skilled implementation of Safety Care.
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Ensure staff compliance with schedules and training requirements, referring competency concerns to the supervisor.
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Provide input for employee evaluations and act as a liaison between direct care staff, supervisors, and therapy teams.
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Administer prescribed treatments, medications, and dietary orders; oversee staff in the implementation of medical directives.
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Respond to emergencies and assist medical personnel in providing support and services, including preparing meals according to prescribed dietary needs.
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Maintain a safe and comfortable living environment by addressing safety issues, completing housekeeping tasks, decorating common and personal areas, and conducting quarterly environmental checks.
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Manage, complete, monitor, and delegate administrative tasks, including forms, reports, and resident records to support personal outcomes and maintain licensure and certification.
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Assist with monitoring the area budget and perform related duties using both electronic and paper-based systems, with appropriate use of computers and related tools.
This position is 100% In-Person: You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. This position follows a rotating two-week schedule: Week 1 consists of 3 days on / 4 days off; Week 2 consists of 4 days on / 3 days off. Shifts are 12 hours in duration and may be 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (day shift) or 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (night shift). Specific shift assignment will be determined upon hire based on program needs.
Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
About Us & Benefits
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join 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. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer-supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year, plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
- Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Our Values
We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
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.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
ADA Accommodations
CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.
This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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
[email protected].
EEO Statement
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives 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.
Additional Support For Your Application
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
