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Scheduler (HEALTH CARE TECH III) - Grand Junction Regional Center **Western Slope**
State of ColoradoGrand Junction, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jul 2026
💰 $55,764/yr($46,464/yr – $55,764/yr)
About the role
Posting number: IJB 00195 07/02/2026
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OAADS - Grand Junction Regional Center
Job classification: Health Care Technician III
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Health Services, Mental Health, Public Health, Nursing, Allied Health, Health Care Support
Summary
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies
This will be accepting applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete. If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date, at their own expense
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.
Examples of duties
The Scheduler is responsible for ensuring 24/7 staffing coverage across 11 group homes, maintaining safe staffing ratios, coordinating direct care support, and responding to emergencies to support high-quality care for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.Additionally, as a Scheduler you can expect to:
- Independently schedule and coordinate staff assignments to meet state-regulated staffing ratios and resident needs.
- Review, approve, or deny leave requests based on current staffing levels and operational impact.
- Respond quickly to staff call-offs, absences, and emergencies by finding or providing coverage.
- Maintain, adjust, and communicate staffing schedules daily using proprietary scheduling software (e.g., When2Work), spreadsheets, and internal systems.
- Provide on-the-ground direct care coverage when no other staffing solution is available.
- Serve as the command center during agency-wide crises, coordinating emergency response and ensuring proper notifications.
- Communicate with interdisciplinary teams, external emergency services, and internal departments to ensure coordinated crisis management.
- Compile and distribute accurate attendance records, duty status reports, and shift documentation.
- Operate a variety of office technologies and manage high-volume communications (phone, email, internal messaging).
- Participate in training, team meetings, and performance support activities for direct care staff.
- Coach and direct up to 15 Health Care Technicians, offering real-time guidance and documentation support.
- Safely operate agency vehicles and support transport logistics for staffing or resident needs.
- Uphold agency procedures, maintain data accuracy, and assist with various administrative projects as assigned.
This position is 100% In-Person: You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. This position follows a rotating two-week schedule: Week 1 consists of 3 days on / 4 days off; Week 2 consists of 4 days on / 3 days off. Shifts are 12 hours in duration and may be 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (day shift) or 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. (night shift). Specific shift assignment will be determined upon hire based on program needs. Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.
Qualifications
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:- 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
Substitutions
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a
year-for-year basis
Special Qualifications
Must be QMAP trained or hold a valid LPT license
Preferred Qualifications
- Dependable, adaptable, and respon
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