HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN I - Grand Junction Regional Center (Western Slope) - State of Colorado : Job Details

Salary: $19.67 HourlyLocation : Grand Junction, COJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: IJB 00184 12/10/24 Department: Colorado Department of Human ServicesDivision: OAADS - Grand Junction Regional CenterOpening Date: 12/19/2024FLSA: Determined by PositionPrimary Physical Work Address: 3199 D Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.Department Contact Information: [email protected] Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.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 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.Department InformationPlease note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services - Grand Junction Regional CentersAbout Grand Junction Regional Center:Provide services and support, quality care and training to individuals in the Day Program at the Grand Junction Regional Center (GJRC). Services and support are to assure that individuals receive education, training, and therapy needed to assist them in achieving their goals, to provide opportunity for choices during work, leisure, and community activities. Facilitate obtaining outcomes for people with developmental disabilities or who have a dual diagnosis, in a variety of program settings, which achieves a therapeutic milieu for up to 15 persons. Ensure that personal outcomes are achieved for people receiving services through the management of one or more day program settings, and community or work activities as described in their Individual Plan.Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! Description of Job The Health Care Technician I will ensure a home-like environment for people with developmental disabilities or who have a dual diagnosis that ensures personal outcomes and to achieve a therapeutic milieu for up to 12 personsAdditionally, as a Health Care Technician I you can expect to:

• Provide care and instruction in daily living activities for persons receiving services, such as bathing, eating and personal hygiene, to ensure personal outcomes are met as determined by their Individual Plans
• Follow and implement assigned individualized supports and services for residents. Programs include behavior, social, recreation, work and specialized therapies; residential and day program areas and community settings
• Provide/assist in the implementation of learning, support or experience programs
• Refine the physical condition of the living site by addressing safety concerns, making purchases, decorating living areas and performing housekeeping duties
• Transport individuals receiving services to/from appointments, scheduled events and emergency transports
• This position may be required to work other locations and/or shifts as needed to address agency resource needs
• Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Special Qualifications - This position will have a current valid LPT license in good standing or be QMAP trainedNo SubstitutionsConditions of Employment:

• 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)
• GJRC is a 24/7 facility, must be available to work any shift, any day and/or any area, to meet the a agency needs
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License
• Drive state car, van or bussette to various group homes, programming, admin & in community
• On-call: Eligible per DPA pay plan
• This position will have a current LPT license in good standing or be QMAP trained
• TB test is required, Requires Influenza and COVID vaccine, or an exemption approved by HR
• 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.###.####) 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) ###-####; 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 InformationHow to ApplyNeed help with your application? Click here.The Assessment ProcessFor additional recruiting questions, please contact natasha.storyusAbout 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 (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
• 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 moreinformation, go to 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 ColoradansBalance 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 ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at [email protected] or call 1-800-###-####.~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~Toll Free Applicant Technical SupportThe 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: 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.01 The bottom of this job announcement provides 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.)

02 Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application.

• Yes
• No

03 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. 04 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. 05 Do you possess, and are you willing to maintain a valid US Driver's License, as required by this position?

• Yes
• No

06 Please select the certifications you currently hold:

• QMAP
• LPT
• LPT & QMAP
• None

07 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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