HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN III (Day Programming) - Grand Junction Regional Center Western Slope

State of Colorado•Grand Junction, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Care Technician III works at Grand Junction Regional Center, which provides person-centered healthcare, activities of daily living, and an active learning environment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people who may also have behavioral health needs. The center provides 24-hour treatment services in accordance with state and federal regulations. This position helps ensure that people receiving services achieve personal outcomes through the management of one or more day-program settings and community or work activities. The technician provides direct, hands-on programming and coordinates residential staff and up to 15 people in a day-program or work setting. The role manages a primary work area or job site, orients staff, supports training and performance, monitors wages in accordance with Department of Labor regulations, and helps ensure staff follow recommendations across clinical and therapeutic services. The position is 100% in person, with a four-day workweek of 10-hour shifts, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The schedule is either Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday, assigned at hire based on program needs and subject to change. Employees must be Colorado residents at application unless the posting identifies an exception, and must remain Colorado residents during employment. Travel to group homes, program sites, administrative locations, and community locations is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in an occupational field related to the assigned work, such as working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additional appropriate education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Must possess a valid, in-good-standing Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license or obtain Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification within three months of hire.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must meet Colorado residency requirements: be a Colorado resident at the time of application unless otherwise identified in the posting, and remain a resident throughout employment.
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 Colorado border. Out-of-state license holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of starting employment.
Must complete required background checks and reference checks, including applicable fingerprint, court database, Medicare fraud database, professional license, and other checks.
Must complete a TB test and receive influenza and other vaccines as required by the state and facility.
Must pass any applicable motor vehicle check if driving a state-owned vehicle.
Must meet physical requirements: exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Dependable, adaptable, and responsible.
Relevant years of state service experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, hands-on programming to individuals assigned to the day-program area.
Coordinate residential staff and up to 15 people in a day-program or work setting.
Manage the operation of a primary work area or job site, including organizing the area and obtaining equipment and supplies.
Orient new staff to the work area and individuals’ programs.
Act as a role model, resource, and advisor to staff and others.
Identify training needs for staff and individuals receiving services related to achieving outcomes in the work area.
Monitor the production of others, communicate expectations to assigned staff, and provide feedback.
Monitor individuals’ wages in accordance with Department of Labor regulations.
Ensure staff comply with medical, psychology, occupational therapy, speech, recreation, habilitation, and physical therapy needs and recommendations.
Assist therapists with specialized evaluations as required.
Drive a state car, van, or bussette to group homes, programming, administrative locations, and community locations.

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.
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.