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HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN I - Grand Junction Regional Center (Western Slope)

State of Colorado

Grand Junction, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Jun 2026

💰 $43,000/yr($40,400/yr – $43,000/yr)

About the role

Posting number: IJB 00178 06/26/2026

Department: Colorado Department of Human Services

Division: OAADS - Grand Junction Regional Center

Job classification: Health Care Technician I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Paraprofessional, Miscellaneous, Medical

Summary

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

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

This position 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.

Please Note: This posting will be open until filled (and filling multiple vacancies), not extending beyond 12 months. All applications will be reviewed as they come in until all positions are filled. We advise applicants to apply early.

Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services - Grand Junction Regional Centers

About Grand Junction Regional Center:

Grand Junction Regional Center (GJRC) is a collection of group homes that serves adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who need additional support to stabilize and return to community residential settings. GJRC's focus is on improving outcomes for individuals with IDD as well as promoting community integration. GJRC has a total of 10 homes nestled throughout established neighborhoods of Grand Valley. These homes feature warm, comfortable living spaces and private, fenced backyards with recreation equipment.

Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!

Examples of duties

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 persons

Additionally, 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

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 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (day shift) or 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 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.