Program Assistant - Grand Junction Regional Center; Western Slope

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

Grand Junction Regional Center (GJRC) is one of three Regional Centers 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 a high risk to themselves or others to people who have significant medical challenges. 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.

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

The Program Assistant I provides administrative, technical, and operational support to the Residential Services Department at the Grand Junction Regional Center (GJRC). This position supports departmental leadership, coordinates administrative processes, maintains regulatory compliance, and assists with the protection of individual rights to ensure efficient, high-quality services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Data Management and Technical Support

Manage departmental data, records, reports, and electronic health record systems while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance. Monitor operating budgets, track expenditures, prepare financial reports, and maintain systems supporting departmental accountability and quality assurance initiatives.

Rights Modifications and Human Rights Committee

Coordinate the Human Rights Committee (HRC) process, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, maintaining records, and documenting committee activities. Manage and track informed consents and rights modifications, coordinate with guardians and external agencies, and ensure timely reviews and compliance with applicable regulations.

Office Management

Oversee daily administrative operations for Residential Services, including correspondence, document preparation, records management, scheduling, and workflow coordination. Develop and maintain office procedures, tracking systems, and administrative processes to improve efficiency, ensure timely completion of assignments, and support departmental operations.

Residential Department Assistance

Provide confidential administrative and technical support to Residential Services leadership, including coordinating communications, managing sensitive information, and responding to departmental requests. Assist with special projects, develop tracking and reporting systems, and support the implementation of departmental procedures and operational priorities.

Other Duties as Assigned

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some evenings and weekends may be required. Specific shift assignment will be determined upon hire based on program needs.

Please note:

Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years.

• Professional administrative experience in an office environment, including coordinating daily operations, maintaining records, and supporting management.

• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to collect, research, interpret, and synthesize complex or technical information, evaluate data, and prepare accurate reports.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, make sound decisions within established guidelines, and collaborate effectively with management and team members.

• Excellent written and verbal…