HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN IV - Residential Coordinator for Secrest House
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HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN IV - Residential Coordinator for Secrest House
Salary
$50,724.00 - $71,016.00 Annually
Location
Jefferson County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IJC 00359 02/19/2026
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OAADS - Wheat Ridge Regional Center
Opening Date
02/19/2026
Closing Date
3/8/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
10285 Ridge Road Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Frank Marinaro (frank.marinaro@state.co.us)
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
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Wheat Ridge Regional Center
Mission:
Our mission is to offer people with disabilities the necessary supports in order to promote the personal values of individual growth, participation, contribution and capability.
Organizational Focus:
We provide services to individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities living in Colorado. Admissions are for individuals with complex behavior and medical needs who may pose a risk to themselves or the community. We provide emergency treatment stabilization for people and provide support to the community service delivery system.
Overall function of the work unit:
The work unit exists to provide skilled nursing support and services for disabled individuals residing in group homes scattered throughout the Denver Metro area (mainly Jefferson County). The Wheat Ridge Regional Center (WRRC) exists to serve individuals who qualify for active treatment services as defined in Intermediate Care Facilities rules and regulations for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID). The nursing unit exists to provide 24/7 services to these individuals who have profound and severe disabilities with a high level of medical needs, and/or have significant behavioral and psychiatric challenges. The focus of treatment is stabilization, increasing knowledge base, increasing knowledge of treatment options (i.e., medications), individual and group therapy, discharge planning, working with guardians, family members, and other support systems for individuals. Understanding of health-related and medical issues in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Individuals with developmental disabilities, physical handicaps, and multiple medical and psychiatric diagnoses require multiple needs in addition to mental health treatment and stabilization. Individuals are admitted for evaluation, observation, treatment, and stabilization. The goal is to return them to their optimal level of functioning and assist them in returning to the community as appropriate.
Description of Job
Position Summary:
This position has supervisory responsibility over one residential home. It is also to implement the Individual Program Plan (IPP) for each individual. This involves active treatment; medical and therapeutic services (including administering medications); protection from harm; rights; teaching self-help skills (such as personal hygiene); interacting with the individuals in all areas of feeding, toileting, developing social skills, transportation, and recreation; community participation and money management; recreation and leisure activities; and quality of life. Maintains home and equipment for a clean and safe environment. Evaluates the effectiveness of the IPP by measuring individuals' progress; recommends changes needed to benefit the individual. Responds to a variety of situations, including medical emergencies and behavioral problems.
Position Duties:
Manages one home for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and routinely makes decisions related to ensuring adequate supplies are on-hand, and decides which situations warrant alternate purchases to provide for the safety and welfare of the individuals.
Responsible for ensuring the Individual Program Plan (IPP) for all individuals in the home is being implemented consistently and decides what recommendations to make to the team about changes to the IPP.
In conjunction with the team, decides what residential programs are appropriate and evaluates their effectiveness. If not effective, this position determines changes to the program.
Determines and evaluates the effectiveness of residential programs.
Responsible for making purchases and submitting work orders to ensure the home is in good repair and clean. This position is responsible for determining documentation of several programs to ensure compliance with ICF/IID regulations
Makes decisions about compliance with policies and procedures, rules, and regulations by the staff they supervise.
Makes decisions to recommend appropriate progressive discipline for all the staff they supervise. This position determines and completes annual and mid-year performance management plan reviews (PMPs).
Determines and responds to Step 1 grievances if staff supervised initiates a formal grievance.
Observes the individual for side effects or problems that may arise medically and determines the effectiveness of treatments and medications as far as their benefit to the individual, and makes reports to the medical team.
Determines the best way (within medical orders) to administer the medication and in what order.
Responsible for determining the comprehensive needs/desires of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Makes decisions about how to ensure individuals' rights are respected and protected.
Responsible for determining how to encourage individuals to become more independent in their personal lives, ensuring they are safe and healthy.
Makes decisions about individuals' abilities and documents findings on the residential assessment to be used in formulating the IPP.
Determines if individuals can be safely transported to and from the home, depending upon the weather and the individuals' health.
Responsible for determining how to complete annual Money (CIC) Assessments, Comprehensive Life Reviews, and updating Cues and Clues for individuals' Individual Program Plan (IPP);
Determines how to provide ongoing formal and informal Active Treatment training to direct care staff;
Decides base lining, writing, and implementing money management learning objectives based on the annual CIC assessment; and
Determines how to update the Active Treatment (ATX) guidebook and completes ATX/Case Record book audits monthly to ensure continuity of care across all disciplines' learning objectives and service plans.
Decisions regarding the completion of the above tasks are made independently.
Responsible for determining and creating monthly activity calendars and ensuring all individuals have at least 4 meaningful community participation activities each month.
Uses person-centered planning to determine plans and implement meaningful community outings based on individuals' preferences and abilities.
Determines how to ensure individuals have weekly spending money and/or group activities money, and to ensure direct care staff have the required resources to take individuals on meaningful community outings.
Participates in pre-admission meetings for new individuals, monthly team meetings, annual IPP meetings, and Interdisciplinary Team Meetings (IDT), and determines what feedback to provide as it relates to money management, ATX, and community participation.
Make decisions related to specific money management goals for individuals, what ongoing community outings they want to participate in, and what formal and informal active treatment they will benefit most from.
Other duties as required for business needs.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Three (3) years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position
Certification or licensure appropriate to the work assigned to the position
Substitutions
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Conditions 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)
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.
Must be at least 18 years of age
Pre-employment Physical/Test: Must demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs, bend, squat, etc., and perform physical interventions proficiently (pre-employment and continuously throughout employment).
Influenza and other vaccines as required by the State of CO
A Tuberculosis Test (TB) will be required upon hire
WRRC is a 24/7 facility; therefore person in this position must be available to work any shift, any day, and/or any area, to meet agency needs.
Must travel to remote work sites and must utilize a state vehicle, if available. If not, must utilize personal vehicle and submit for mileage reimbursement. Position is required to use a state vehicle to transport residents.
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. 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.
CDHS Selection Process Explanation
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:
Relevant years of state service experience.
Minimum Qualification Screening Process
A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."
You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review
After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from an eSkills Test. Your Work Experience/Job Duties
Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.
If listed, answer all supplemental questions, as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.
Supplemental Questions
Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing). Appeal Rights
You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board (https://spb.colorado.gov/) website.
You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.
You can find the official appeal form here (https://spb.colorado.gov/sites/spb/files/documents/Consolidated%20Appeal%20-%20Form%20-%202025.pdf) .
You must deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:
By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or
Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, 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.
Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:
At (303) 866-3300, or
Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules (https://spb.colorado.gov/board-rules) webpage.
Supplemental Information
How to apply to the State of Colorado (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKuwGdPpOW0) (Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available)
The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)
For additional recruiting questions, please contact frank.marinaro@state.co.us.
About Us & Benefits
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join 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. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS . 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 plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits) and dental (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance) health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance)
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/home)
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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs) .
Our Values
We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
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.
ADA Accommodations
CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.
This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_ada@state.co.us .
EEO Statement
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Additional Support For Your Application
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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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