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Community Integration Coordinator (HEALTH PRO II) - Grand Junction Regional Center **Western Slope**

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Community Integration Coordinator (HEALTH PRO II) - Grand Junction Regional Center **Western Slope**

Salary

$58,716.00 - $70,476.00 Annually

Location

Grand Junction, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IJB 07297 06/13/25

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OAADS - Grand Junction Regional Center

Opening Date

07/16/2025

Closing Date

7/24/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

572 West Crete Circle Grand Junction, CO 81505

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Natasha Story - [email protected]

Type of Announcement

The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies

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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.

Description of Job

The Community Integration Coordinatoris responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating individualized treatment plans that support adults with developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful engagement in work, leisure, and community life. This role combines clinical insight, program development, and community partnership to promote personal growth, independence, and inclusion.

Additionally, as a Community Integration Coordinator, you can expect to:

+ Conduct annual assessments to identify treatment needs in vocational, financial, recreational, and community living domains

+ Create customized learning and support plans that reflect individual strengths, preferences, and goals

+ Design and deliver training for direct care staff on individualized treatment methodologies and behavior support strategies

+ Coordinate and lead community-based activities and events, ensuring accessibility, transportation, and staff coverage

+ Serve as liaison to community organizations, including gyms, art centers, Special Olympics, and other recreational outlets

+ Audit personal bank accounts monthly for up to 30 individuals to ensure compliance with legal and agency standards

+ Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and monitor Individual Support and Service Plans (ISSPs)

+ Track outcomes, analyze data, and make adjustments to treatment approaches based on individual progress and staff feedback

+ Manage a designated program budget, including procurement of supplies, activity funding, and cost center reconciliation

+ Support agency initiatives by participating in meetings, trainings, and occasional direct care coverage as needed

+ Work some nights and weekends as needed

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

Experience Only:

Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned, such as working with a population with intellectual and developmental disabilities, equal to five (5) years.

Substitutions

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a

year-for-year basis

Special Qualifications

+ Complete and pass Safety Care training and QMAP training within the first 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Dependable, adaptable, and responsible

Conditions of Employment:

+ Full background check: CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers) and reference check required

+ Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License

+ Travel – Drive state car, van or bussette to various group homes, programming, admin & in community

+ TB test is required, requires Influenza and other vaccines as required by state and facility; must be 18 years or older.

+ Pre-employment Physical/Tests – Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects

+ 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.

Appeal Rights:

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.

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 ([email protected]), 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 acknowledgement of the department’s action.

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.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please [email protected]

About Us:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (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:

+ 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

+ 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

+ BenefitHub state employee discount program

+ Employee Wellness program MotivateMe

+ 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. For more

information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .

Our Values:

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.

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.

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.

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 [email protected] or call 1-800-929-0791.

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.

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What is your experience with completing assessments and writing programs in an electronic health record system?

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What is your experience with Specialized Habilitation and Supported Employment?

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What is your understanding of Home and Community Based Service?

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How many years of experience do you have working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities?

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