Salary : $79,476.00 - $111,264.00 Annually
Location : Jefferson County, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IJC 01554 08/26/2026
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OAADS - Wheat Ridge Regional Center
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/7/2026 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: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
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.
Department InformationThis position is open to current Colorado residents only.Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies
Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services - Wheat Ridge Regional Center This work unit provides comprehensive services and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This work unit's focus is on providing services and supporting an active learning approach. The work unit is also focused on creating and promoting a safe and healthy environment for individuals supported. This work unit provides 24-hour treatment services that are in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
The Wheat Ridge Regional Center is looking to hire motivated, hard-working individuals to provide direct support services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Some of the individuals we serve have high medical needs, while others need significant support around behavioral and mental health needs. Once hired on, there are many opportunities for promotion and career growth.
Description of JobThis position requires a minimum of 5 days in the officeThe QIDP will plan, develop, and coordinate comprehensive services provided to individuals with intellectual disabilities and safeguard and advocate for their rights, safety, and quality of life. This includes coordinating administrative functions and services for the individual population by initiating changes and/or modifying administrative functions, standards, budgetary requests, technical assistance standards, operating procedures, monitoring techniques, and evaluation studies. This position supervises the ICF-IID staff in two homes to ensure the implementation and documentation of individual programs is completed. This position is responsible as a supervisor for two individual Residential Coordinators and 20-25 direct care staff as a second-level supervisor. This position also serves as the team leader of multiple interdisciplinary teams.
Additionally, as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional, you can expect to:- Exercise appointing authority responsibilities with first and second level supervision over Residential and Community Integration services, including approximately 25 employees in the area of hiring, performance planning, performance evaluation, corrective and disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
- Directs the overall operations of each of these departments, including approving the budget for each. Ensures regulatory compliance of all agency departments in conjunction with: DPA regulations; Personnel Rules; State Board of Nursing Practice Acts; CDHS Policies and Procedures; and other state and federal mandates. Exercises direct supervision of 3 professionals.
- Directs, oversees, and monitors delivery of comprehensive services to individuals by leading the Interdisciplinary (ID) Team process to develop an Individual Program Plan (IPP) by reviewing the individuals' progress in reaching identified goals in the IPP and by recommending ways to overcome barriers to reaching goals.
- Responsible for routine monitoring, including conducting regular audits of the individuals' records and other sources of information. This position will alert supervisors of any issues arising with program implementation or the documentation thereof. This is a Federal requirement for ICF-IID licensure.
- On-call rotation roughly every 8th week for one week. Ensures regulatory compliance of all agency departments in conjuction with: State Board of Nursing Practice Acts; Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID); Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) of Department of Public Health (DPH); Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS); CDHS Policies and Procedures; and other state and federal mandates.
- Assures the effectiveness of the Interdisciplinary (ID) Team process by identifying, coordinating, and providing leadership, guidance, and training to team members (professional and para-professional) when appropriate in various subject matters related to ICF-IID, and specific areas related to specific treatment plans. Identifies and resolves problems of the individuals supported by directing and assigning specific tasks to ID team members for problem resolution.
- Ensures active treatment components are in place and implemented for each assigned individual. Serves as the main contact for Auditors and Surveyors.
- Provides case management for up to 24 Individuals. The Case Management duty is related to, but is distinct from, the team leadership duty because it involves direct interaction rather than delegation or oversight. Case Management can involve assisting individuals with Medicaid/Social Security forms, acquiring legal assistance, and testifying/petitioning the court for legal matters. Case Management can also involve advocacy for individuals in a variety of situations.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsSpecial Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in the Human Services field, experience working with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and previous supervisory experience
Minimum Qualifications Experience Only:Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OREducation and Experience:A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to eight (8) years
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) - Shift Work - WRRC is a 24/7 facility. Person in this position must be available to work any shift, any day, and/or any area to meet Agency needs.
- Travel -Position must travel to remote work sites and must utilize a State vehicle, if available. If not available, must utilize personal vehicle and submit for mileage reimbursement
- Other: TB Testing, Influenza, and other vaccines as required by the State of CO. after-hours consultation on a rotating basis, approximately one week every eight weeks
- 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 on-going 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.
- Other Conditions of Employment specific to Program
- 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 ExplanationEmployment 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.
CDHS Selection Process ExplanationEmployment 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 in the application form. 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 reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.
Your Work Experience/Job DutiesDocument 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).