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

State of Colorado•Grand Junction, CO

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Junction Regional Center (GJRC) exists to provide person-centered quality healthcare, activities of daily living, and an active learning atmosphere in a safe and healthy environment for intellectually and developmentally disabled (IDD) individuals and individuals who may have behavioral health needs in addition to IDD. This Health Care Technician III is responsible for ensuring that personal outcomes are achieved for people receiving services through the management of one or more day program settings and community or work activities. Additionally, as a Health Care Technician III, you can expect to: Provide direct hands-on programming to individuals assigned to the day program area. Act as coordinator for 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, keep work or program area, including organizing the area and obtaining equipment/supplies. Orient new staff to the work area and to individual's programs. Consistently act as a role model to staff. Act as a resource or advisor to others. Identify training needs for staff and individuals receiving services as it relates to achieving outcomes in their work area. Monitor the production of others; communicates to assigned staff specific expectations and provides feedback. Monitors individual's wages per Department of Labor regulations. Ensure compliance by staff with Medical, Psychology, OT, Speech, Recreation, Habilitation, and PT needs and recommendations. Assist therapists with specialized evaluations as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
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
Must be QMAP trained or hold a valid LPT license
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
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

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.
Act as coordinator for 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, keep work or program area, including organizing the area and obtaining equipment/supplies.
Orient new staff to the work area and to individual's programs.
Consistently act as a role model to staff. Act as a resource or advisor to others.
Identify training needs for staff and individuals receiving services as it relates to achieving outcomes in their work area.
Monitor the production of others; communicates to assigned staff specific expectations and provides feedback. Monitors individual's wages per Department of Labor regulations.
Ensure compliance by staff with Medical, Psychology, OT, Speech, Recreation, Habilitation, and PT needs and recommendations.
Assist therapists with specialized evaluations as required.

Benefits

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a 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
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.