Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (Health Professional V) - Grand Junction

Salary : $79,476.00 - $95,388.00 Annually
Location : Grand Junction, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IJB 00127 10/27/2026
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OAADS - Grand Junction Regional Center
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/10/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 3199 D RoadGrand Junction, CO. 81504
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
Type of Announcement: The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
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 Information
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 recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
About Grand Junction Regional Center:

Grand Junction Regional Center (GJRC) is one of three in Colorado that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have intensive needs.

GJRC, which dates back to 1919, has both Intermediate Care Facilities/Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD) homes and Home and Community Based Services Waiver (HCBS Waiver) homes throughout the community. The center serves a diverse population, from people who have high abilities but are at high risk to themselves or others to people who have significant medical challenges.

Programs are individualized to meet varying needs. Services provided range from residential services and health services to mental health intervention. GJRC provides a day program, vocational and specialized habilitation, speech, occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, and nutritional services.

Description of Job
This Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) plans, develops, and coordinates comprehensive services provided to individuals with intellectual disabilities and safeguards and advocates for their rights, safety, and quality of life. This position also includes coordinating administrative functions and services for the residents, including ensuring the implementation and documentation of residential programs is completed. This QIDP also directly supervises 3-4 staff and is a second-level supervisor over 20-35 direct care staff. This position also works in coverage on the homes as needed.

Additionally, as a QIDP you can expect to:

• Exercise appointing authority responsibilities with first- and second-level supervision over Residential staff, including approximately 30 employees
• Directly supervise Health Care Tech IV positions including oversight of hiring, performance planning, performance evaluation, corrective, and disciplinary action, up to and including termination
• Directs, oversees, and monitors delivery of comprehensive services to individuals by facilitating or co-facilitating the Interdisciplinary (ID) Team (medical, programming, psychology, nursing, OT, PT, clinical behavioral specialists) process to develop an Individual Program Plan (IP) by reviewing the individual's progress in reaching identified goals in the IP and by recommending ways to overcome barriers to reaching goals
• Conduct routine monitoring, including conducting regular audits of each Individual's program in Therapy
• Ensure regulatory compliance of all agency departments in conjunction with: State Board of Nursing Practice Acts; Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IDD) and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS); 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
• Assure the effectiveness of the Interdisciplinary Team (medical, programming, psychology, nursing, OT, PT, nursing, clinical behavioral specialists) 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-IDD & Waiver-HCBS
• Respond to or intervene in in-person physical conflict to ensure safety and prevent escalation. Respond to emergency situations and assist medical staff with medical supports and services
• Serves as Duty Officer to consult with staff after hours. May be required to work other locations and/or shifts as needed to address agency resource needs.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an academic discipline associated with the study of human behavior, human skill development or education, humans and their cultural behavior, or any other services related to basic human care needs or the human condition.

AND

Four (4) years of professional experience that must include experience with IDD and dually diagnosed individuals and progressive management
Substitutions
Additional education will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
Special Qualifications:

• Due to federal requirements for ICF-IID positions, work experience may not be substituted for the bachelors degree.
• Must currently possess, or be able to possess within six months of employment, QMAP training or LPT licensure.
• This position must be annually certified for the skilled implementation of Safety Care.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred candidate will have one (1) year of supervisory experience
• Knowledge of the Performance Management techniques
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, prioritize and organize work, and to interpret rules and regulations
• Advanced skills in using Google Suite for business and general computer use
• Proficiency with electronic health records

Conditions of Employment:

• Full Background Check Required - 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 residency within the state of Colorado 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.
• Position must travel to remote work sites and must utilize state vehicles, if available. If not, must utilize personal vehicle and submit for mileage reimbursement.
• TB test required; requires Influenza and COVID vaccine as required by facility
• Must be annually certified for the skilled implementation of Safety Care
• 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 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 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).

Supplemental Information

• How to apply to the State of Colorado (Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available)

• The Assessment Process

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 (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 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
• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
• 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.