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Health Care Tech IV - Grand Junction Regional Center

Salary

$25.09 - $26.71 Hourly

Location

Grand Junction, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IJB 00052 11/06/2025

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OAADS - Grand Junction Regional Center

Opening Date

11/06/2025

Closing Date

12/2/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

3199 D Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[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

This position 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 recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

About the Facility:

Grand Junction Regional Center (GJRC) is one of threeRegional Centers (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/our-services/disability-services/regional-centers) in Colorado that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have intensive needs.

GJRC, which dates back to 1919, has both Intermediate Care Facilities/Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD) homes and Home and Community Based Services Waiver (HCBS Waiver) homes throughout the community. The center serves a diverse population, from people who have high abilities but are a high risk to themselves or others to people who have significant medical challenges.

Programs are individualized to meet varying needs. Services provided range from residential services and health services to mental health intervention. GJRC provides day program, vocational and specialized habilitation, speech, occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation and nutritional services.

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Description of Job

The Health Care Technician (HCT) IVplays a critical leadership role in residential services, ensuring a safe, supportive, and home-like environment for individuals with developmental disabilities or dual diagnoses. This position oversees residential programming, supervises direct support staff, and ensures services are implemented effectively to promote personal outcomes and quality of life.

Additionally, as a HCT IV you can expect to:

+ Supervise up to 15 Health Care Technicians, providing direction, coaching, and performance management to ensure quality care and staff development.

+ Serve as a role model by engaging in hands-on care and instruction in daily living activities to support individual outcomes.

+ Monitor and implement individualized support plans, including behavioral, social, recreational, vocational, and therapeutic programming.

+ Respond to behavioral challenges using approved intervention strategies while maintaining a safe and respectful environment.

+ Ensure compliance with physician, nursing, dietary, and therapy orders, as well as agency policies and procedures.

+ Oversee the residential environment, including safety, housekeeping, and environmental checks, while supporting individuals in personalizing their living spaces.

+ Manage resources such as staff scheduling, transportation, supplies, and budget allocations for assigned homes.

+ Ensure best possible health outcomes by administering medications, implementing treatments, and coordinating with health professionals during emergencies.

+ Complete required documentation and administrative tasks in compliance with licensure and certification standards.

+ Train, mentor, and evaluate staff in required competencies, including CORE skills such as CPR, transfers, Safety Care, and emergency response.

+ Participate in committees, work groups, and in-service trainings to maintain professional knowledge and contribute to program improvement.

+ Act as a liaison between staff, management, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication and service delivery.

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 are 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (day shift). Specific shift assignment will be determined upon hire based on program needs. Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

AND

Three (3) years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position, such as providing direct care services to developmentally disabled individuals.

Substitutions:

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Special Qualifications:

SBON Psych Tech license (LPT) or Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) required for this position; valid, current and unrestricted.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Demonstrated computer skills and experience.

+ One (1) year of supervisory experience

+ Demonstrated experience managing living site budgets/money management

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

+ This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.

+ Motor Vehicle Check, if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an ongoing capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties, OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc.

+ Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License or a non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border

+ Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.

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

+ Shift Work - GJRC is a 24/7 facility; therefore, person in this position must be available to work any shift, any day, and/or any area, to meet agency needs.

+ 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:

+ Disclose that information on the application.

+ Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

+ Provide your employee number from your 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.

CDHS Selection Process Explanation

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

+ Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:

+ Relevant years of state service experience.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process

A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."

You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from an eSkills Test.

Your Work Experience/Job Duties

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.

If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

Appeal Rights

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board (https://spb.colorado.gov/) website.

+ You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

+ You can find the official appeal form here (https://spb.colorado.gov/sites/spb/files/documents/Consolidated%20Appeal%20-%20Form%20-%202025.pdf) .

+ You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

+ By email ([email protected]), or

+ Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, 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.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

+ At (303) 866-3300, or

+ Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules (https://spb.colorado.gov/board-rules) webpage.

Supplemental Information

How to apply to the State of Colorado (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKuwGdPpOW0) (YouTube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available)

+ The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)

+ For additional recruiting questions, please contact [email protected]

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 (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. 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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits) and dental (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance) health plans

+ Employer-supplemented Health Savings Account

+ Paid life insurance

+ Short- and long-term disability coverage (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance)

+ 11 paid holidays per year, plus vacation and sick leave

+ State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/home)

+ 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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs) .

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.

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

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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At the bottom of this job posting are links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.

+ This information is available to me and I have read this information.

+ I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)

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Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.

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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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Do you possess a current, valid, unrestricted driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you posess a valid, current, and unrestricted SBON Psych Tech license (LPT) or Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP)?

+ I have an LPT license

+ I have a QMAP certification

+ I do not possess a valid, current, unrestricted LPT/QMAP

+ Other

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The Health Care Technician IV role requires proficiency with the Therap Electronic Health Record (EHR). List at least three specific modules in Therap (or another EHR system) you have used. For each module, describe how you used it for data collection, documentation, and information input, including the types of data and frequency of use.

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

+ No previous experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1-2 years

+ 2-3 years

+ 3-4 years

+ More than 5

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The State of Colorado uses Google Workspace as its primary platform. Describe how you have used (or could use) Google tools such as Drive, Docs, Sheets, Meet, or Chat in a supervisory capacity. Include specific examples of how these tools can enhance communication, collaboration, and oversight with staff.

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Performance management is a critical and sometimes challenging area of supervision. Explain why performance management is necessary in the workplace, and describe how day-to-day supervision connects to the State’s Performance Management Plan (PMP). Include examples of strategies you would use to support staff development while also addressing accountability.

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Scenario: You are informed by a staff member that two coworkers may be engaging in behavior suggestive of an intimate relationship. As a supervisor, how would you address this situation with the two employees? Describe what you would say, how you would maintain professionalism and neutrality, and how you would ensure workplace expectations and boundaries are upheld.

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