NEOGOV · 10 hours ago
HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN III (Day Programming) - Grand Junction Regional Center **Western Slope**
Grand Junction, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$23.34/hr - $24.84/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado, and they are seeking a Health Care Technician III at the Grand Junction Regional Center. This role involves managing day program settings and ensuring personal outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing direct programming, and coordinating staff activities.
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No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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 possess a valid, in-good-standing LPT (Licensed Psychiatric Technician) license OR must obtain Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) within three months of hire date
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
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
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
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose that information on the application
Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position
Provide your employee number from your prior State employment
Preferred
Dependable, adaptable, and responsible
Relevant years of state service experience
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
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.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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