HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN I - Grand Junction Regional Center (Western Slope)

State of Colorado•Grand Junction, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Care Technician I works in a Grand Junction Regional Center group home serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who need additional support to stabilize and return to community residential settings. The role helps maintain a home-like, therapeutic environment for residents and supports their personal outcomes. Grand Junction Regional Center operates 10 homes in established neighborhoods of Grand Valley. The position provides and supports residents’ daily living activities and individualized programs, helps maintain the safety and condition of the home, and transports residents as needed. It is 100% in person at the assigned work location. The schedule rotates across two weeks: three days on and four days off in week one, then four days on and three days off in week two. Shifts are 12 hours and may be 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.; the specific shift is determined upon hire based on program needs. The position may work at other locations or shifts to meet agency resource needs. This recruitment may fill multiple vacancies and will remain open until filled, for no more than 12 months. Applications are reviewed as received. Applicants from outside Colorado must relocate to Colorado before their start date at their own expense. Colorado residency is required at application and throughout employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Current, valid Licensed Practical Therapist (LPT) license in good standing or QMAP training.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Colorado residency at the time of application and throughout employment.
Valid, non-restricted Colorado driver’s license, or a non-restricted U.S. driver’s license for positions within 30 miles of the Colorado state border. Out-of-state license holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of starting employment.
Ability to meet the physical demand of exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Completion of required background checks and screening, including applicable criminal, fingerprint, court, fraud database, reference, professional license, and drug checks.
TB test and influenza and other vaccines as required by the state and facility.
A motor vehicle check applies if driving a state-owned vehicle for regular duties or occasionally for training, meetings, or client visits.

Nice To Haves

Relevant years of state service experience.

Responsibilities

Provide care and instruction in daily living activities, including bathing, eating, and personal hygiene, to help residents meet outcomes in their Individual Plans.
Follow and implement residents’ individualized supports and services, including behavior, social, recreation, work, and specialized therapy programs in residential, day-program, and community settings.
Assist with implementing learning, support, or experience programs.
Maintain and improve the physical condition of the living site by addressing safety concerns, making purchases, decorating living areas, and performing housekeeping duties.
Transport residents to and from appointments and scheduled events, and provide emergency transportation.
Work at other locations and/or shifts as needed to address agency resource needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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.
Work-life programs, including flexible schedules and training.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.