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HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN III (Frontier Home) - Grand Junction Regional Center **Western Slope**

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HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN III (Frontier Home) - Grand Junction Regional Center **Western Slope**

Salary

$23.34 - $24.84 Hourly

Location

Grand Junction, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IJB 00445 07/30/2025

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OAADS - Grand Junction Regional Center

Opening Date

07/30/2025

Closing Date

8/14/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

Grand Junction CO 81503

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is 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 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:

+ Provide direction and oversee up to 14 staff

+ 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.

+ Ensure safety and support the achievement of personal outcomes in accordance with each individual's care plan.

+ Monitor and implement individualized supports and services, including responding to behavioral challenges using specific behavior intervention programs (e.g., Safety Control or Emergency Control).

+ Maintain annual certification in the skilled implementation of Safety Care.

+ Ensure staff compliance with schedules and training requirements, referring competency concerns to the supervisor.

+ Provide input for employee evaluations and act as a liaison between direct care staff, supervisors, and therapy teams.

+ Administer prescribed treatments, medications, and dietary orders; oversee staff in the implementation of medical directives.

+ Respond to emergencies and assist medical personnel in providing support and services, including preparing meals according to prescribed dietary needs.

+ Maintain a safe and comfortable living environment by addressing safety issues, completing housekeeping tasks, decorating common and personal areas, and conducting quarterly environmental checks.

+ Manage, complete, monitor, and delegate administrative tasks including forms, reports, and resident records to support personal outcomes and maintain licensure and certification.

+ 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.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

+ High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

AND

+ Two (2) years of experience in an occupational field related to working to the work assigned, such as working with a population with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Substitutions

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a

year-for-year basis

Special Qualifications

Must be QMAP trained or hold a valid LPT license

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

+ Shift Work – GJRC is a 24/7 facility, must be available to work any shift, any day and/or any area, to meet the agency needs

+ 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.

+ Annual recertification is required for “CORE” skills including CPR, suctioning, transfers and lift use, wheelchair securement, Safety Care.

+ 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.

~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~

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The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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