CENTER FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES JOB POST
Posted: 4/25/24; Open Until Filled

 People with disabilities of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!

People with disabilities of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!

JOB TITLE:  Independent Living Advisor (ILA) Supervisor
PRIMARY OFFICE:  Boulder
FLSA/EMPLOYEE STATUS:  Full-Time (32 hrs./wk.; 4 days/wk.); Non-exempt
PAY & BENEFITS:  $29-33/hr.  Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance; Employee Assistance Programs (EAP); 401(k); paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time.

WHY WORK WITH US?  We’re extremely caring, supportive, down-to-earth, and passionate about what we do.  We are continually improving the employee experience, including offering a 4-day workweek for true work/life balance.  Also, we’re very flexible and accommodating, and we provide generous time off.  Be a part of our meaningful mission and make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities!

SUMMARY:  The individual in this position will work closely with the Independent Living Services (ILS) Manager to coordinate aspects of Independent Living (IL) services at CPWD.  Responsible for supervising and supporting the day-to-day activities of ILA staff for the purpose of programmatic progress, and managing consumer needs and concerns.  This position will also focus on providing one-on-one IL services to consumers with a range of significant disabilities throughout the Denver/Boulder metro area.  Will serve as a role model and mentor for people with disabilities within the community, and maintain positive and effective relationships with CPWD staff and partner agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist ILS Manager with supervision of staff, including employee development and training, guidance, conflict resolution, performance management, evaluation, paperwork, and recruiting.
• Act as a peer mentor/advisor to ILA team, within the scope of responsibility delegated by the ILS Manager. Includes providing support, encouragement, guidance, and training to staff to enhance their professional and personal growth.
• Address and resolve conflicts or issues raised by the ILA team and consumers.
• Develop and maintain a supportive and safe work environment that welcomes diversity and embraces cross-disabilities of staff and consumers.
• Hold regularly scheduled meetings with ILAs to promote communication, and build and maintain a strong team.
• Ensure staff are accurately and promptly documenting goals and services in the CilsFirst database, as required to meet CIL regulations. 
• Complete monthly Quality Assurance staff reports.
• Collaborate with the ILS Manager to identify new opportunities for the team’s growth and development.

Direct Service Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one direct services to consumers, including the core services of Independent Living skills training, advocacy, information and referral, and peer support. This may include formulating an Independent Living plan, assistance with Fair Housing complaints, assisting with benefits applications, training in utilizing public transportation, and supporting the achievement of Independent Living goals.
• Must be able to manage a caseload of approximately 10-15
• Assess consumers’ stated and implied needs and goals as part of setting individual IL goals.
• Meet with assigned consumers at least monthly to ensure that their goals, and progress on meeting them, are regularly assessed. 
• Facilitate workshops, IL skills trainings, peer support groups, and one-on-one mentoring, as needed.
• Complete thorough, accurate, and timely documentation for direct services with consumers. 

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a deep knowledge and understanding of local community resources, such as cross-disability, government and nonprofit agencies that work with CPWD consumers.  
• Understand and promote the Independent Living Philosophy and CPWD’s mission, vision and programs to be able to communicate them to consumers and community organizations.
• Participate in community events/committees and collaborate with partners for the purpose of networking, advocacy, program development, and awareness raising.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and work within the confines of HIPAA regulations.
• All CPWD staff members are considered mandatory reporters, obligated to report signs of abuse they are aware of both on and off the job. 
• Work independently, schedule and manage personal workload, and recognize when there is a need for approval or support from supervisor. 
• Demonstrate a high level of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
• Travel as needed for direct services, peer groups, trainings, and outreach events.
• Participate in CPWD staff meetings, program meetings, and staff trainings.
• Perform other duties, as assigned. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field or relevant equivalent experience.
• Supervisory and program management experience in a related human service field.
• Proficiency with MS Windows, MS Office, Google Suite, and other common computer programs.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills, and attention to detail.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills with people from diverse backgrounds, including peers, consumer base, other staff members and management.
• Able to work independently, making solid decisions and exercising sound judgment with consumer and community contacts.
• Commitment to co-creating a culture that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Able to demonstrate commitment to CPWD’s non-discrimination policy DEI Statement
• Able to demonstrate CPWD’s core values of inclusiveness, flexibility, person-first, accountability, and integrity.  
• Working knowledge of disabilities and disability-oriented issues.
• Able to positively represent CPWD and outreach to the community and public.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and clean driving record (if applicable).
• Satisfactory backgrounds checks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Personal experience with a disability is strongly preferred!
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or relevant equivalent experience.
• Exposure to Independent Living Philosophy, and best practices in the IL community.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment requiring ongoing computer use and an extended amount of time sitting or standing.
• Primarily based out of Boulder CPWD office location.
• May be asked to work out of any CPWD office, as needed.
• Local and regional travel in various weather conditions.

CPWD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and fostering a culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion while actively challenging and dismantling systemic racism and oppression.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to empower a qualified candidate to perform the essential functions of the job.

HOW TO APPLY:  Please submit an updated résumé and customized cover letter to [email protected] explaining why you are a strong candidate for this position.  We look forward to hearing from you!

www.cpwd.org

CENTER FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES JOB POST
Posted: 6/11/24; Open Until Filled

People with disabilities of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!

JOB TITLE:  Veterans Independence Program (VIP) Advisor
PRIMARY OFFICE:  Longmont
FLSA/EMPLOYEE STATUS:  Full-Time (32 hrs./wk.); Non-exempt
PAY & BENEFITS:  $25-$30/hr.  Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance; Employee Assistance Programs (EAP); 401(k); paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time.

WHY WORK WITH US?  We’re extremely caring, supportive, down-to-earth, and passionate about what we do.  We are continually improving the employee experience, including offering a 4-day workweek for true work/life balance.  Also, we’re very flexible and accommodating, and we provide generous time off.  Be a part of our meaningful mission and make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities!

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• It’s important for you to do work that you find meaningful, and you have a passion for working with Veterans and people with disabilities.
• You’d enjoy having a mix of interacting with people, driving around the region, and having desk time for paperwork, forms, email, etc.
• You’re extremely detail-oriented, organized, and good at catching errors and inconsistencies.
• You’d be comfortable going into the homes of our Veterans and at ease with asking personal health-related questions to complete an assessment.
• You’re very pleasant, empathetic, and able to carry out sensitive conversations with different types of people from various socioeconomic groups.
• You’d love to make a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families!

SUMMARY:  Supports the activities of the Veterans Independence Program (VIP).  Assists Veterans with: managing a budget, deciding what services best meet their needs, hiring personal care workers, and purchasing items or services in order to live independently in the community.  Ensures coordination, integration, and effective delivery of these supports and services to Veterans.  Creates support plans and spending plans, monitoring services and problem solving for Veterans at the direction of the Veteran or their representative.  Ensures that the Veteran and/or their representative are the ones directing the services.  Will serve as a role model and mentor for people with disabilities within the community, and maintain positive and effective relationships with CPWD staff and partner agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support services to an average of 30 Veterans to ensure they obtain access to services and supports in order to live independently in the community, increase self-advocacy skills, and improve quality of life.
• Required by the Veteran’s Affairs (VA) to visit Veterans in person a minimum of quarterly and have intake meetings in person for new Veterans.
• Use the Activities of Daily Living Assessment to determine Veterans’ functional needs.
• Facilitate the development, implementation, and documentation of a consumer-directed support plan and spending plan.
• Provide information and referrals to help Veterans find needed services and supports.
• Assist Veterans with hiring/training/supervising/terminating employees and completing employer/employee paperwork.
• Work with the Fiscal Management Service, helping the Veteran review, approve, and submit timesheets.
• Work in conjunction with Program Manager to monitor billing to ensure expenditures are within budget and that employees are receiving their pay and benefits.
• Work in conjunction with CPWD’s Program Manager and Accounting Department to ensure all assessment fees and monthly admin fees are collected.
• Help the Veteran evaluate how well VIP is working.
• Keep the local VA Medical Center informed about the Veteran’s status, in conjunction with Program Manager.
• Collaborate with military and civilian community resources.
• Maintain timely, complete, and accurate database documentation.
• Gain an understanding of Independent Living Philosophy and CPWD’s mission, vision and programs to be able to uphold and communicate them to consumers and community organizations.
• Demonstrate a high level of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
• Have a working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Act.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and work within the confines of HIPAA regulations.
• All CPWD staff members are considered mandatory reporters, obligated to report signs of abuse they are aware of both on and off the job.
• Accept responsibility for personal and professional development and explore opportunities for position-related training.
• Travel up to 20-30% as needed for direct services, meetings, and trainings.
• Attend and participate in CPWD staff meetings, program meetings, and staff trainings.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field or relevant equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with MS Windows, MS Office, Google Suite, and other common computer programs.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills, and attention to detail.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills with diverse peers, consumer base, other staff members and management.
• Able to positively represent CPWD and outreach to the community and public.
• Able to work independently, making solid decisions and exercising sound judgment with consumer and community contacts.
• Must be very organized and able to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of disabilities and disability-related issues.
• Commitment to co-creating a culture that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Able to demonstrate commitment to CPWD’s non-discrimination policy DEI Statement
• Able to demonstrate CPWD’s core values of inclusiveness, flexibility, person-first, accountability, and integrity.
• Effective written and oral communications skills.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and clean driving record (if applicable).
• Satisfactory background and motor vehicle check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Personal experience with a disability is strongly preferred!
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, or two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/ASL).
• Exposure to Independent Living philosophies, and best practices in the IL community.
• Knowledge of Person Centered Planning principles.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment requiring ongoing computer use and an extended amount of time sitting or standing.
• Local and regional travel up to 20-30% in various weather conditions.
• Primarily based out of the Longmont CPWD office location.
• May be asked to work out of any CPWD office, as needed.

CPWD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and fostering a culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion while actively challenging and dismantling systemic racism and oppression.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to empower a qualified candidate to perform the essential functions of the job.

HOW TO APPLY:  Please submit an updated résumé and customized cover letter to [email protected] explaining why you are a strong candidate for this position.  We look forward to hearing from you!

www.cpwd.org

CENTER FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (CPWD)

Job Post 7/24/24; Open Until Filled 

People with disabilities of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!

JOB TITLE:  Independent Living Advisor (ILA)
PRIMARY OFFICE:  North Metro (Thornton)
FLSA/EMPLOYEE STATUS:  Full-Time (32 hrs./wk.; 4 days/wk.); Non-exempt
PAY & BENEFITS:  $24-$27/hr. and benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); 401(k); vacation time, sick time, and plentiful paid holidays (including Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day and Juneteenth!).

WHY WORK WITH US?

We’re extremely caring, supportive, down-to-earth, and passionate about what we do.  We are continually looking for more ways to improve the employee experience, including providing a 4-day workweek!  Also, we’re very flexible and accommodating, and we provide generous time off for a true work/life balance.  If you want to do work that makes a difference, check out our post below!

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you get to work with people with different types of disabilities, different life circumstances, and different independent living needs.  Who we’re hoping to find is someone living with a disability who is also familiar with Independent Living Philosophy.  Don’t worry, we can teach you, but you need to be passionate about assisting people with disabilities at achieving independent living.  This position works best with someone who has a personable way of relating to people where they are at – everyone comes with a story, an obstacle, and a need.  Having the ability to listen and understand, then assist individuals at setting goals, is key.  This is not a routine, fill-out-a-form, position; you must love working with people for who they are.  Because the work is dynamic and person-centered, you’ll need time-management and activity tracking skills so you can keep track of consumers, goals, your time, follow-ups, and forward planning.  And finally, we’re looking for someone who enjoys having fun with others – we want you to come up with creative ideas for peer groups, outings, and other social time that will be fun, educational, and inspiring.

If this sounds like something you would like to do: assist people on an individual basis to set and achieve independent living goals, while being part of a great team; if you’re patient, a good listener, and a good self-manager; and you care about independent living, this position would be a great fit for you!

SUMMARY: The Independent Living Advisor (ILA) works directly with people living with disabilities within our six county service region.  Responsibilities include speaking with current and potential participating consumers to gather information and create an Independent Living Plan by identifying areas of need.  Based on this plan, the ILA will then help the consumer identify necessary resources through assisting in the completion of paperwork, applying for benefits, and pursing avenues of self-advocacy.  Duties may also include teaching Independent Living skills and providing peer support in one-on-one and small group settings.  The individual in this position will serve as a role model and mentor for people with disabilities within the community, and maintain positive and effective relationships with CPWD staff and partner agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct services and outreach to consumers and the community.
• Provide one-on-one direct services to consumers, including the core services of Independent Living skills training, advocacy, information and referral, and peer support. This may include formulating an Independent Living plan, assistance with Fair Housing complaints, assisting with benefits applications, training in utilizing public transportation, and supporting the achievement of Independent Living goals.
• Must be able to manage a full caseload of approximately 25-35 consumers.
• Meet with assigned consumers at least once a month to ensure that their goals, and progress on meeting them, are regularly assessed.
• Assist consumers in applying for financial assistance, as needed.
• Assess consumers’ stated and implied needs and goals as part of setting individual Independent Living goals.
• Facilitate peer support groups and one-on-one mentoring, as needed.
• Provide Independent Living skills training individually, and through workshops or small classes.
• Develop and maintain a deep knowledge and understanding of local community resources, such as cross-disability, government and nonprofit agencies that work with CPWD consumers.
• Engage new consumers and community partners through outreach efforts.
• Gain an understanding of Independent Living Philosophy and CPWD’s mission, vision and programs to be able to uphold and communicate them to consumers and community organizations.
• Work independently, schedule and manage personal workload, and recognize when there is a need for approval or support from supervisor.
• Complete thorough, accurate and timely electronic documentation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field or relevant equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with MS Windows, MS Office, Google Suite, and other common computer programs.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills, and attention to detail.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills with diverse peers, consumer base, other staff members and management.
• Able to positively represent CPWD and outreach to the community and public.
• Able to work independently, making solid decisions and exercising sound judgment with consumer and community contacts.
• Working knowledge of disabilities and disability-related issues.
• Commitment to co-creating a culture that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Able to demonstrate commitment to CPWD’s non-discrimination policy DEI Statement
• Able to demonstrate CPWD’s core values of inclusiveness, flexibility, person-first, accountability, and integrity.
• Effective written and oral communications skills.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and clean driving record (if applicable).
• Satisfactory backgrounds checks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Personal experience with a disability is strongly preferred!
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or relevant equivalent experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Exposure to Independent Living Philosophy, and best practices in the IL community.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment requiring ongoing computer use and an extended amount of time sitting or standing.
• Local and regional travel in various weather conditions.
• Primarily based out of North Metro CPWD office location.
• May be asked to work out of any CPWD office, as needed.

CPWD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and fostering a culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion while actively challenging and dismantling systemic racism and oppression.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to empower a qualified candidate to perform the essential functions of the job.

HOW TO APPLY:  Please submit an updated résumé and customized cover letter to [email protected] explaining why you are a strong candidate for this position.  We look forward to hearing from you!

www.cpwd.org