State of Colorado

Colorado Springs or Colorado

HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN I (Dorm Supervisor working with Students who are Deaf / Hard of Hearing)

Onsite$42,156 - $59,016/yrPosted today

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Location: Colorado Springs or Colorado
Work type: Onsite
Compensation: $42,156 - $59,016/yr
Posted: today
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

About the Department

https://csdb.colorado.gov/

Commitment: CSDB is a Deaf and Blind-led academy where language, leadership, and learning converge to generate agency.
Grounded in lived experience, students develop presence, purpose, and wayfinding - in a space built for growth, pride, and authenticity.

Aspiration: CSDB builds generations of thinkers, makers, and leaders who set new standards and transform the world.

Position Duties

Health Care Technician I (Residential Supervisor)

Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB)
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Part-Time (0.84 FTE)
Two Vacancies Available

About the Position

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) is seeking dedicated and compassionate professionals to serve as Health Care Technician I (Residential Supervisors) within the Student Life Program. These positions play a critical role in supporting Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind students in a residential setting outside of the traditional classroom environment.

Student Life provides opportunities for students to develop independence, social skills, self-advocacy, and life skills through structured residential programming, extracurricular activities, and community engagement. Residential Supervisors help create a safe, supportive, and enriching environment that promotes student growth and success.

What You'll Do

Ensure Student Safety and Well-Being

Maintain accountability for students throughout assigned shifts.
Monitor student whereabouts and provide continuous supervision.
Ensure dormitory security and adherence to safety procedures.
Respond appropriately to medical, behavioral, and emergency situations.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly living environment.

Support Student Development

Foster positive social, emotional, and behavioral growth.
Utilize behavior management and problem-solving techniques.
Reinforce residential curriculum and independent living skills.
Provide guidance and support during daily activities and routines.

Collaborate with Staff and Families

Communicate student concerns, progress, and incidents with appropriate staff.
Coordinate with teachers, nursing staff, counselors, and other professionals.
Participate in team meetings and ongoing student support planning.

Supervise Activities and Transportation

Assist with after-school activities, recreation, and special events.
Supervise students during meals and community outings.
Transport students using state vehicles as assigned.
Ensure student safety during all off-campus activities.

Participate in Professional Development

Attend required trainings and staff meetings.
Maintain required certifications and credentials.
Stay current on best practices related to student care and residential programming.

Minimum Qualifications

Residency Requirement: (New)

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description: (New)

C6R1XX

HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Health Care Technician I:
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

No Substitutions

Medication Aides ONLY:
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Certification or licensure appropriate to the work assigned to the position

No Substitutions

Special Qualifications:
American Sign Language (ASL)

Advanced proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) is required prior to starting.
Ability to communicate effectively with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in a residential environment.

Experience

One of the following:

Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, blind/visually impaired, or have special needs; OR
A combination of related education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a residential, educational, behavioral health, childcare, or youth development setting.
Experience working with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind individuals.
Knowledge of positive behavior supports and crisis intervention techniques.
Experience supporting students with multiple disabilities or complex needs.
CPR and First Aid certification.

Appeal Rights: (Updated)

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Other Qualifications

Please note that communication relative to this position will occur primarily via e-mail correspondence.

How To Apply:

Applicants are also invited to provide/upload the item listed below to the on-line application:

Current Resume. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete on-line application.

Important Information:

Applications are part of the selection process and will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applications may also be used as a part of the comparative analysis process to rank candidates and identify a top group for interview. Read this job announcement carefully before completing the on-line application. Applications must specifically address/support applicant qualifications as they relate to the requirements listed in 'Description of Job' and 'Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions and Conditions of Employment/Additional Requirements' sections. If applicable, official transcripts and/or other supporting documentation must be provided with the application to verify education / minimum qualifications / substitution / additional requirements (unofficial or copies of transcripts may serve as temporary verification only; applicant(s) selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts to verify education). Failure to complete the application properly and include required information and/or documents, or if applications do not demonstrate that experience and/or education are consistent with the categories listed on this announcement, may result in the applicant not being considered for this position. Also, in order to be considered for this position, complete applications must be received by the application deadline/closing date. Applicants will be notified of the results of this review.

Please refer to the CO-Jobs State Employment Opportunities website (careers.colorado.gov) for the following information:

State Employment FAQs
Address Confidentiality Program
ADA Accommodations
Residency Requirements

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

Medical and Dental plans
Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Employee Wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

Benefits

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

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

Supplemental Questions

Are you a current or previous employee of the State of Colorado? If yes, please describe current or former employment (i.e., Name of State Agency, Classification, Dates of Employment, F/T or P/T, etc.).

As a condition of employment, selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a background check, to include Colorado and Federal criminal history checks, employment verification, and professional / personal reference checks. Employment verification and reference checks may be conducted without applicant authorization. Are you willing to submit to a background check as described, as a condition of employment?

As per 'Description of Job' and 'Conditions of Employment', applicants for these positions must be willing and able to perform the duties/tasks detailed below. Please check all duties/tasks you are willing and able to perform:

work with children who have emotional problems and who might pose a physical threat (with appropriate training)
lift and/or transfer children weighing up to 50 pounds
walk and/or stand for 6-8 hours during a work shift
clean up bodily fluids (with prior training on safe procedures)
do some light housekeeping (e.g., cleaning, laundry, vacuuming, dusting, cooking, etc.)

ASL Proficiency at the Advanced Skill Level is required prior to employment in order to work with students who are Deaf / Hard of hearing. Do you meet this requirement?

Health Care Technician positions assigned to work with students who are Deaf / Hard-of-Hearing require proficiency at the Advanced Skill Level in American Sign Language (ASL) prior to employment, as demonstrated by an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy/procedures. Please check one box below to describe / indicate your current level of ASL proficiency.

NO FUNCTIONAL SKILLS (0) - (May be) Able to provide short single sign and "primarily" fingerspelled responses to some basic questions signed at a slow rate with extensive repetition and rephrasing.
NOVICE (0+) - Able to provide single sign and some short phrase/sentence responses to basic questions signed at a slow-to-moderate rate with frequent repetition and rephrasing.
SURVIVAL (1+) - Able to discuss basic social and work topics with responses generally 1-3 sentences in length.
INTERMEDIATE (2+) - Able to discuss with some confidence routine social and work topics within a conversational format with some elaboration; generally 3-5 sentences in length.
ADVANCED (3+) - Able to have a generally shared conversation with good, spontaneous elaboration for both social and work topics.
SUPERIOR (4+) - Able to have a fully shared conversation, with in-depth elaboration for both social and work topics.

In detail please explain your experience working with children / youth who are Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, Deafblind, or special needs children (e.g,. paid child care, teaching, counseling, etc.)

The position of Health Care Technician I is subject to the following conditions of employment: (1) must be willing to work an academic-year schedule (August to June), as per established School Calendar, subject to change; (2) Shift work required -- afternoon/ evening/ graveyard, split shifts and/or weekends, holidays as may be required; (3) designation as "essential services" personnel required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the State / school without delay or interruption, regardless of inclement weather conditions. Are you able and willing to accept these conditions of employment?

Do you possess a current, valid State of Colorado Driver's License (Regular)? If yes, please provide/upload a copy of your license with your application.

If you were referred from a current CSDB Staff member, please provide their name.

Required Question

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