HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN III – Grand Junction Regional Center (Western Slope)

HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN III – Grand Junction Regional Center (Western Slope)

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HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN III – Grand Junction Regional Center (Western Slope)

Salary

$21.68 – $30.36 Hourly

Location

Grand Junction, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IJB 00138 09/25/24

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OAADS – Grand Junction Regional Center

Opening Date

09/30/2024

Closing Date

10/13/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

572 West Crete Circle , Grand Junction, CO

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Natasha Story – natasha.story@state.co.us

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.

Description

Benefits

Questions

Department Information

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies

This position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential of 3.17% from July 1st 2024 – June 30th 2025.

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About Grand Junction Regional Center:

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 work unit provides 24-hour treatment services that comply with State and Federal regulations.

Description of Job

This Health Care Technician III is responsible for providing direct hands-on programming to individuals assigned to the Day program area. Additionally, this position will manage and be responsible for the operation of a primary work area or job site, including organizing work or program area, and obtaining equipment and supplies. The Health Care Technician III also acts as a coordinator for residential staff and up to 15 people in a day program or work setting and will orient new staff to the work area and to individual’s programs. May take the lead role when supervisor is absent to include scheduling the day’s events and program coverage.

Additionally, as a Health Care Technician III, you can expect to:

Update and or revise and maintain folder of Diet Orders and Diet Instruction Sheets (DIS) for the Dietary department and all Living Areas. This position will transfer all DIS into Therapy

Routinely meet and consult with the registered dietitian regarding daily planning and prioritizing, diet orders, menus, recipes, equipment, and food safety and sanitation

Monitor the living areas and programming area for regulatory compliance regarding but not limited to food temps, refrigerator temps and proper labeling of food.

Work in conjunction with Dietitian or Community Integration Director to coordinate, schedule, and assist with training to meet the agency needs. Identify training needs for staff and individuals receiving services as it relates to achieving outcomes in their work area

Monitors the production of others; communicates to assigned staff specific expectations and provides feedback. Monitors individual’s wages per Department of Labor regulations

Assists with achieving outcomes for people in related areas as needed or as directed. This may include assisting with residential, therapy, recreation, or other needs. This may occur outside normal work hours to include evenings and weekends.

This position may be required to work other locations and/or shifts as needed to address agency resource needs; may be required to transport individuals on state vehicles from home to programming site or to offsite work areas, as well as taking individuals on outings.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

AND

Two (2) years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position

Substitutions

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a

year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to maintain required licensure/credentials (i.e. LPT or QMAP).

Dependable, adaptable, and responsible

Possess a current and valid LPT license in good standing

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

Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Drivers License

Shift Work – GJRC is a 24/7 facility, must be available to work any shift, any day and/or any area, to meet the agency needs

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

TB test is required, Requires Influenza and COVID vaccine

Annual recertification is required for “CORE” skills including CPR, suctioning, transfers and lift use, wheelchair securement, Safety Care.

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 (dpastate.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail 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.

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) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contactnatasha.story@state.co.us

About 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 (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. 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 MotivateMe

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 more

information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .

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 Coloradans .

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.

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 ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhsada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.

~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~

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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

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