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Independent Living Services Manager
CENTER FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES JOB POST
Posted: 11/25/24; Open Until Filled
People with disabilities of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!
JOB TITLE: Independent Living Services Manager
PRIMARY OFFICE: Boulder
FLSA/EMPLOYEE STATUS: Full-Time (32 hrs./wk.); Non-exempt
PAY & BENEFITS: $36-$42/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: Responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of Independent Living Advisor (ILA) services, including Youth Transitions, and Social Security Non-Attorney Representative (SSNAR) services to ensure program functions are carried out in a high quality and effective manner. Oversees the day-to-day operations of the ILAs by providing daily interaction with staff for the purpose of programmatic progress and managing consumer needs and concerns. Ensures the ILAs meet grant and documentation requirements and operate within grant compliance. The individual in this position will serve as a role model and mentor for people with disabilities within the community and with direct reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise ILAs and SSNARs (includes employee development and training, guidance, conflict resolution, performance management, evaluation, etc.).
- Oversee all aspects of the Youth Transitions program including but not limited to: building partnerships for youth services with schools, DVR, SWAP, and other organizations; billing DVR for Pre-ETS services, approving curriculum for new classes, fostering youth peer groups, and identifying new funding sources.
- Update the event calendar and assist with organizing peer groups and workshops by creating flyers, creating registrations links/forms, etc.
- Provide one-on-one direct services, as necessary. Understand and promote the Independent Living Philosophy and CPWD’s mission, vision and programs to be able to uphold and communicate them to staff, 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 documentation for direct services with consumers.
- Ensure staff are documenting goals and services as required to meet CIL regulations in the CilsFirst database.
- Complete and submit all ILA assessments, billing, and reporting for Core Services grants and contracts in a timely manner.
- 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.
- Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the ILA services.
- Explore new opportunities for the team in collaboration with the Dir. of Core Services.
- Participate in community events/committees and collaborate with partners for the purpose of networking, advocacy, program development, and awareness raising.
- Responsible for ensuring high quality customer service.
- Develop and maintain successful communications/relationships with consumers and community partnerships.
- Support in cross-departmental surveys and internal surveys to collect information on consumer service needs.
- Ensure potential consumers receive and understand information on all the services/supports we have to offer.
- Work closely with the Director of Development and Communications on service specific communication plans and support the posting/upkeep of services on social media platforms.
- Develop and maintain a supportive and safe work environment that welcomes diversity and embraces cross-disabilities of staff and consumers.
- Travel as needed for direct services, peer groups, trainings, and outreach events.
- Participate in CPWD staff meetings, program meetings, and staff training activities.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s degree in a relevant field or relevant supervisory and program management experience in a related human service field.
- Two years of leadership/managerial experience to include experience managing grant-funded programs and supervision of staff.
- Leadership and interpersonal skills with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience working with people with disabilities.
- Experience with monitoring program budgets.
- Proficiency with MS Windows, MS Office, and other common computer programs.
- Demonstrated ability to be an effective communicator orally and in writing.
- Able to work independently, making solid decisions and exercising sound judgment with staff, consumers, 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.
- Valid driver’s license, insurance, and clean driving record (if applicable).
- Must successfully pass background checks.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Personal experience with disability is strongly preferred!
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or relevant human services supervisory and program management experience.
- Exposure to Independent Living Philosophy and best practices in the IL community.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Office environment requiring an extended amount of time sitting or standing, and regular computer use.
- Local/regional travel in various weather conditions an average of 50% of the time; must have a reliable mode of transportation.
- Based primarily out of Boulder 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!
Beyond Vision Program Manager
CENTER FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES JOB POST
Posted: 11/25/24; Open Until Filled
People with disabilities of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!
JOB TITLE: Beyond Vision Program Manager
PRIMARY OFFICE: Boulder
FLSA/EMPLOYEE STATUS: Full-Time (32 hrs./wk.); Non-exempt
PAY & BENEFITS: $34-$38/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: Responsible for coordinating operational aspects of the Beyond Vision program to ensure program functions are carried out in a timely and productive manner. Works collaboratively with the Co-Directors of Services and Beyond Vision team to ensure the program meets grant requirements and operates within grant compliance. This individual 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 supervision for the Beyond Vision team, including employee development and training; guidance and support; conflict resolution; annual and ongoing performance management and evaluation; database and file quality assurance; and approving timesheets, mileage and purchases.
- Work with the Co-Directors of Services and Accounting Department to ensure all grant reporting is accurate and submitted on time.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the program and explore new opportunities, in collaboration with the Beyond Vision team and Co-Directors of Services.
- Participate in community events and public relations efforts, including public speaking to groups and raising disability awareness.
- Provide one-on-one direct services, as necessary, and complete thorough, accurate and timely documentation including paper and electronic records.
- Hold regularly scheduled team meetings to maintain communication with Beyond Vision staff, and build and maintain a strong team.
- Pursue trainings and opportunities in key areas identified by the Co-Directors of Services in order to expand skills and knowledge-base around program and staff management.
- Support the Beyond Vision team to develop and maintain a supportive and safe work environment that welcomes diversity and embraces the cross-disabilities of staff and consumers.
- Demonstrate commitment to Independent Living Philosophy and CPWD’s mission, vision and programs to be able to uphold and communicate them to community organizations, CPWD staff, and consumers.
- Work independently, schedule and manage personal workload, and recognize when there is a need for approval or support from supervisor.
- Remain flexible when faced with schedule changes, interruptions, or the need to deal with difficult situations.
- Model a professional attitude and demeanor.
- Demonstrate sound time management and organizational skills.
- 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.
- Participate in CPWD staff meetings, program meetings, and staff trainings.
- Travel as needed for direct services, groups, trainings, and outreach events.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s degree in a relevant field or relevant supervisory and program management experience in a related human service field.
- Leadership/managerial experience to include experience managing grant-funded programs and program budgets.
- Experience working with people with disabilities and people who are blind or visually impaired.
- Proficient with MS Windows & Office, Google Suite, and other common computer programs.
- The ability to interact personally with people, businesses and service organizations on all levels and positively represent CPWD in the community.
- Able to function independently and adapt readily to multiple assignments and deadlines.
- 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.
- Knowledgeable around disabilities and disability-related issues
- 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 disability is strongly preferred!
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or relevant supervisory and program management experience in a related human service field.
- Previous experience as a VRT, O&M or TVI.
- 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.
- 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!
Human Resources (HR) Coordinator
CENTER FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES JOB POST
Posted: 12/3/24; Open Until Filled
People with disabilities of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!
JOB TITLE: Human Resources (HR) Coordinator
PRIMARY OFFICE: Boulder
FLSA/EMPLOYEE STATUS: Full-Time (32 hrs./wk.); Non-exempt
PAY & BENEFITS: $30-$36/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 HR Coordinator facilitates human resource functions for all CPWD locations. Responsible for addressing matters raised by current employees and new hires, organizing and scheduling orientations, training and development for employees and volunteers, coordinates CPWD events, assists with development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures, and oversees the compliance of HR policies and regulations set internally and by the government. 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:
Employee Relations
- Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
- Act as liaison between employees and insurance providers.
- Resolve benefits-related problems.
- Reconcile benefits statements.
- Work alongside the Administrative Assistant regarding overseeing benefits deductions and additions to the payroll system.
- Responsible for onboarding and orientation for all employees.
- Assist with the performance review, discipline issues, and termination processes.
- Assist with the recruitment and interview processes.
- Complete I-9 forms, verify I-9 documentation, and maintain I-9 files. Submit online investigation requests and complete new-employee background checks.
- Analyze training needs and make recommendations to supervisors and Executive Director.
- Ensure legal compliance with the state and federal labor laws and regulations.
- Coordinate ADA reasonable accommodation process.
- Maintain personnel files as to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinate all employee incentive programs.
- Assist in ad-hoc HR projects, like collection of employee feedback.
- Act as the point of contact for employees on all HR-related matters.
- Oversee all workers compensation reports, including coordination of and assistance with the WC insurance audit.
- Assist in development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
- Assist with other accounting, payroll and administrative functions, as assigned.
- 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.
- Participate in staff meetings, department meetings and other meetings, as assigned.
Volunteer/Intern Relations
- Assess volunteer/intern needs at CPWD and develop partnership with local volunteer programs, like Foothills United Way.
- Generate appropriate volunteer opportunities and role descriptions based on the needs at CPWD.
- Raise staff awareness of the role and the function of volunteers.
- Conduct and/or arrange for volunteer orientation and training.
- Monitor, support, motivate, and accredit volunteers and their work.
- Organize and participate in volunteer recognition programs and special events.
Events
- Coordinate logistics of annual and occasional events at CPWD.
- Coordinate employees, volunteers, and contractors in planning, executing and finishing events.
- This position may also require the performance of other duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field or equivalent experience.
- Three to four years of proven experience as an HR Coordinator or another relevant HR/administrative position.
- Knowledge of HR processes and best practices.
- Proficient with MS Windows & Office, Google Suite, and other common computer programs.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle data with confidentiality and integrity.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and planning skills.
- Demonstrated capability to conduct one’s self in a calm and professional demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
- Demonstrated capability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated capability of problem solving.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to work well with a diverse group of staff and volunteers.
- 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 background checks.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Personal experience with a disability is strongly preferred!
- Exposure to Independent Living Philosophy and best practices in the IL community.
- Experience in volunteer coordination and event planning.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Office environment requiring ongoing computer use and an extended amount of time sitting or standing.
- Primarily based out of the Boulder office.
- 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!
Employee Testimonials
Brandy McIintosh, CPWD Independent Living Advisor Manager
Working at CPWD has allowed me the opportunity to better understand the importance of the Independent Living Philosophy. As an individual with a disability myself, it’s extremely important to me that people recognize my capacity to make my own decisions about my life. Everyone here recognizes that an individual with a disability should be provided with the opportunity to make their own choices. It is great to be working somewhere that is willing to listen to individuals with disabilities speak about their independent living goals and provide them with an opportunity to achieve those goals.
Connie Stafford, CPWD Veterans Independence Program Advisor
I have worked in a few different fields along my journey, and I know it is rare to find a job so rewarding that I sometimes forget to stop working at the end of the day. My particular job has many elements to it. I get to drive the gorgeous, curvy roads to Estes Park or the rolling farmlands toward Fort Collins, or cruise south and glimpse the Denver skyline, all on the way to meet with Veterans who have earned the benefits of the VIP and are looking for guidance through the process of enrollment. I get to meet some amazing families, help explain the program, assist in expediting the paperwork, and at the end of the day I know I have done my best ensure another Veteran is able to stay in their home and retain their independence rather than enter a long-term care facility.
CPWD’s incredible working environment is established at the top. There is genuine attention to our community and to our collective well-being – no, not the way many agencies merely claim – not some trite bumper sticker philosophy. Instead, it is evident by the way management walks the walk. Need a mental health day? Not a problem. Want to talk to the Executive Director? Great, have tea with her and run through whatever is on your mind. Holiday commitments rushing at you too quickly? Relax. You will have some paid downtime from work to recharge.
The cherry on my sundae is that I have fantastic co-workers whom I know have my back and I theirs, and I sleep well at night, knowing I am a part of a team that is working to make positive changes in people’s lives.
Diane Groff, CPWD Integrity & Advocacy Mentor/Longmont Manager
Way back in the year 1983, I was a graduate student at CU Boulder in Experiential Education and contacted CPWD to discuss options for Internship work. I enjoyed working with the Independent Living Program in supporting people living in the Arapahoe Court Apartments. We did activities in the community and we were constantly on the go. At that time, a Day Program for Survivors of Traumatic Head Injuries was created by CPWD and was located in a home setting in Boulder that CPWD purchased with CDBG funds. A childhood friend was hired to be the program director and in March of 1984, I was hired to be part of the team. My friend, Doug Stanton and I had three Summers of working as Camp Counselors and we were very comfortable with creating experiential learning opportunities in the community. The ILP program had a transitional living program that included IL skills training and work on employment/educational goals.
My internship with CPWD was supervised by Homer Page, one of the founders of CPWD and served as director of Office for Students w Disabilities at CU. During our Supervision meetings we discussed the nuances of independent living with the twist of existentialism philosophy.
This in-depth study and grounding work with “I exist, Therefore I am”, gave me the foundation to build my understanding of the Independent Living Philosophy with all the people that I have had the honor to work with in the 37 years of learning and growing at CPWD. When I received my Masters in 1984, several of the l consumers of CPWD attended the graduation. What a grand celebration.
In an independent living environment, people with disabilities have more control and choice over their lives, more freedom to reach for their full potential, and more opportunity to integrate with community.
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