QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors Degree in Human Services/Behavioral Science (social work, human services, psychology, etc) from an accredited school
• At least 2 years experience in the child welfare system.
• This individual must be able to demonstrate superior written and oral communication skills as well as competency in Microsoft Office Programs.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with co-workers, clients, other agencies, community professionals, the courts and the public.
• Ability to assess situations and make prudent and appropriate decisions; ability to apply conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Working knowledge of casework practices, procedures, and guidelines is preferred.
• It is preferred that this individual hold certification proof for the following trainings: CDHS Trails system, Core Services for Caseworkers and Supervisors, CPR/First Aid, and be currently certified to do S.A.F.E home studies.
COMPENSATION: Will be determined based on experience and education. Benefit package includes: dental coverage, free life insurance, a choice between two different medical plans, a 403 (b) plan, and tuition reimbursement. Additional benefits include a flexible work environment and mileage reimbursement.
CONTACT: Send cover letter and resume to Marsha Hilty at:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Human Services with one year experience providing direct services to troubled youth and families. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must pass background investigations; CBI, FBI, and Central Registry background checks.
2. Ability to gain a working knowledge of team facilitator practices, procedures and
Wraparound principles.
3. Ability to accurately and efficiently complete crisis plans, functional assessments, individual wrap plans and progress notes.
4. Ability to use standard office equipment, including computers, fax machines, photocopiers and telephones.
5. Mission Possible requires employees to use their own vehicles for transporting clients and conducting business. Therefore, this employee must possess a valid driver’s license, have a clean driving record, maintain a safe vehicle and current automobile insurance to cover business use of a private vehicle. (If employee is unsure about the extent of his/her automobile insurance coverage, employee should contact his/her insurance agent).
JOB DUTIES:
1. Preparing youth, families and other team members for the Wraparound process.
2. Completing Strengths, Needs, Culture and Vision Discoveries.
3. Maintaining regular meetings and home visits with clients to ensure compatibility and progress with the Wraparound plan.
4. Returning of office telephone messages by the end of the next business day.
5. Team facilitators will be available by cell phone to help provide crisis intervention and trouble-shooting services during times of crisis and conflict.
6. Writing updated wraparound plans to reflect the SNCVD of the youth and families.
7. Ensuring that the youth and families needs are being addressed while the family is transitioning through the Wraparound process.
8. Actively participate in the Wraparound coaching process to include individual and group coaching sessions.
9. Provide and keep updated a weekly calendar of scheduled appointments and office hours. These schedules must account for a full allocation of hours to be worked.
10. Supporting, encouraging and providing feedback to the youth and families.
11. Facilitating child and family team meetings relative to assigned caseload.
12. Attending Wraparound training and other assigned trainings and workshops that would help assist and educate.
13. Facilitating and coordinating access to services described in the Wraparound Plan, including therapeutic care, education, socialization, recreation, remedial therapy and natural supports.
14. Providing on-call and crisis-intervention services and functional assessments as needed.
15. Perform other duties as assigned by the Wraparound coach.
16. Performing other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
TEAM MEMBER REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to work as a member of the Mission Possible team.
2. Ability to meet Wraparound Facilitator certificate requirements within one year of employment.
3. Ability and commitment to work non-traditional hours as needed.
4. Facilitation of initial and follow-up team meetings.
5. Commitment to strengths based practice.
6. Proficiency in interpersonal social and communication skills, as well as organization and planning.
7. Ability to maintain social boundaries with youth and families.
8. Ability to exercise good judgment, including the ability to assess and respond to dynamics of family relationships.
9. Ability to apply crisis planning and functional assessment skills.
10. Ability to maintain professional behavior at all times.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in an office environment, client’s homes, schools, jails, court, etc. There will be exposure to hostile individuals and family situations, as well as unsanitary and hazardous conditions.
***Important-Scheduling is prioritized around family schedules and often requires evening and weekend availability!***
Pay: Is 1099 income – you are responsible for your own taxes.
Outbound Academic Programs (an individual student travels for school for a semester or year) – you are paid $1000.00 per student
Outbound Summer student (on a group led trip) – you are paid $200/student
Other opportunities include: Free international travel, and Inbound opportunities to make additional income as well.
For an application and background authorization form, please email: Outbound@terralinguausa.com
We also invite you to visit www.terralinguausa.org for information on our organization.
Candidate must be culturally sensitive, an innovative thinker, and a creative problem-solver that can multi-task. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills with self-motivation to research and expand therapeutic techniques in order to meet the client’s goals.
Contract therapist is responsible for the following duties (but not limited to):
• Assessing strengths and needs for families, researching and providing necessary resources to assist with individual client’s needs.
• Communicating effectively with all appropriate professionals: including but not limited to: case managers, parole officers, probation officers, judges, teachers, other therapists, management team, etc.
• Attending all court hearings, at-home scheduled visits, perform crisis management and prevention, teach parenting skills, mentor youth
• Submitting weekly timesheets, weekly progress notes, and monthly reports on given deadline
• Facilitating psycho educational groups for teens 13-19 years of age
• Driving clients to and from designated locations
Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree in related field
• General knowledge of computers
• Minimum 2 years experience working with troubled youth
Applicant must have:
• Valid Driver’s License
• Own transportation
• Proof of current automobile insurance
• Working cell phone
• Flexible work schedule
General foster care: Ages: 0-21 Children that are placed temporarily until they reunify with their family or are adopted. Some children demonstrate symptoms and behaviors related to trauma and can be addressed by utilizing behavioral modification techniques. Children that demonstrate a higher level of trauma symptoms may be in individual therapy, speech therapy and physical therapy. Most children will have supervised visits with their family until reunification. The average length of time a child is in foster care can be as short as 24 hours to 6 months. Some children remain in foster care longer depending on the bio-family or the adoption process. Reimbursement: ranges from 600.00 through 1000.00 per month per child depending on severity of behaviors and needs of the child.
Developmentally Delayed children/Adolescents Ages 10-21: Children/young adults that are significantly delayed with a qualifying IQ of 69 or less. Some have medical needs in addition to the developmental delays. This population requires parents that have patience and love, a willing to learn new techniques and to provide a high level of supervision. CNA experience is helpful but not required. Each child has individual needs that may range from frequent doctor visits, PT,OT therapy and psychiatric care, and can include total dependency care to frequent behavioral modification techniques. The severity range varies, each child will be assessed carefully and placed in the appropriate home that can meet their needs. Most of these children will not return home and will remain with a foster parent for the duration of their childhood, they will transfer from foster care into an adult program in the community. Reimbursement: Reimbursement for this population ranges from 1,500.00 up to 3,000.00 per month per child, depending on severity of and frequency of behaviors/medical/supervision needs.
Adolescent Specific Care: Ages 13-18 We are looking for specific homes to provide a range of specific care for adolescents:
Mutual Care: Teen mothers that are placed in foster care that are pregnant or have their child with them. High level of supervision, ability to role model and teach parenting skills, able to care for the baby of the mother while she attends school and other appointments. The teen mother may have supervised visits with her own bio-family. Ability to be a birthing coach for the teen mom if needed. Ability to report abuse/neglect by the teen mother while in care. Teach independent living skills and connect teen to resources they can utilize when they return to their home or emancipate into the community.
Offense Specific Care: Teens may be on probation or sentenced to the Department of Corrections. Most have a history or are involved with drugs/alcohol and have legal involvement with a probation/parole officer. Foster Parent will expect accountability for time in the community, teach independent living skills, connect youth to resources they may utilize once they emancipate. Youth should learn and become independent utilizing the transit system and managing their daily schedule. Foster parent will demonstrate and role model respect, effective communication and utilize crisis intervention and effective communication.
All Children/youth will attend the school in your local school district.
All children placed in your home have health insurance through Medicaid
Working, single, minority parents encouraged to apply!
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT, PLEASE CONTACT US BY PHONE AT:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Masters Degree in counseling, social work or related field preferred.
Experience: Masters Degree with two years experience or five years experience with Bachelors degree in social or behavioral sciences. Child Placement Agency and counseling experience preferred. State Licensed and SAFE trained a plus.
Other: Background checks and SAFE training required
Minimum Hiring Range: DOE
Additional Information:
Extensive knowledge of individual human dynamics, normal family systems and techniques of intervention needed.
Knowledge of issues surrounding foster care/ adoption and grief and loss issues.
Experience conducting client interviews and assessments, including Home Studies.
Knowledge of legislation and regulations affecting child placement agencies.
Knowledge of management and organizational techniques to include word processing and database software.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and to include public speaking abilities.
Experience facilitating client groups.
Knowledge of community resources and ability to work cooperatively with other agencies.
Demonstrated responsiveness and sensitivity to cultural differences.
Ability to establish, foster and maintain effective working relations with a broad variety of groups.
Ability to confront difficult situations with clients.
Emotional stability and the ability to assist persons in intense emotional situations.
Bilingual ˇV English/Spanish a plus.
Applications are available on the Catholic Charities website in the employment section and at the Catholic Pastoral Center. Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with the application and completed Areas of Specialty form to Human Resources Department, Catholic Charities of Colorado Springs, 228 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 or helen@ccharitiescs.org.
It is the policy of Catholic Charities to staff positions with the best qualified people regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender, disability or veteran status. In addition, policies that affect employees will be carried out without regard for these factors. Although each individual has a different potential, we all do better when we have an equal opportunity to succeed.
TREATMENT ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SAFER COMMUNITIES PROGRAMS Four regional programs comprise the Colorado TASC system, which provided assessment, referral, case management, monitoring and reporting for more than 6,100 parolees with substance use disorders last year. A current participant in the program summarizes why TASC is so vital to the successful reentry of parolees, as well as integrating them into the community,
"My TASC case manager is always there for me when I need support in any way. Instead of going back to prison for relapse, TASC was able to get me into an inpatient treatment program, giving me the opportunity to get back on the right track to stay sober. I have been able to stay out of prison and clean for 9 months with the help of TASC."
Colorado TASC continues to maintain an integrated web-based data collection system, connecting all offices statewide, enhancing consistency and accuracy of services and reporting in ten offices around the state. The Offenders with Serious Mental Illness program within Mile High TASC assisted parolees with co-occurring disorders in connecting to multiple treatment and community services. The project served over 230 participants, and plans to expand these services in all regions of the state this year. Funding: Colorado Department of Corrections.
Primary Purpose of Job: Employee is responsible for the coordination of services for clients of the regional Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities (TASC) office. Employee is responsible for client intake, assessment scheduling as well as observation and collection of specimens for laboratory testing. Employee provides administrative support to Colorado TASC program staff.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Staff the front desk/reception area, greet visitors, and serve as the initial point of contact for clients.
2. Process client intakes, including completion of the Designated Record Set and all required data entry. Conduct brief needs assessment. Issue vouchers as directed by Case Managers. Schedule client assessment with Case Manager. Employee is expected to exercise professional judgment in identifying clients’ immediate needs and determining priorities for scheduling assessments.
3. Maintain client records on Monitored Sobriety Only/ UA Only clients. Review status of Monitored Sobriety Only / UA Only clients with case managers regularly. Employee is expected to report any change in a client’s circumstance to the Case Manager.
4. Monitor specimen collection for drug testing. Oversee monitoring procedures including:
a. Completion of chain of custody forms
b. Fee collection
c. Data entry of test results
d. Filing of results
5. Observe antabuse (or alternate medication) by clients and complete required documentation.
6. Documentation of services by data entry in TASC Database and C-Wise. Additional documentation and data entry as assigned by the program director.
7. Prepare daily financial reconciliation and make regular bank deposits.
8. Provide administrative support in all offices within the region.
9. Additional tasks as assigned by the Program Director
Reports to: TASC Program Director
Direct Reports: None
Job Specifications:
2-year Degree or equivalent experience in Human/Behavioral Services, Criminal Justice, or related field preferred.
Relevant knowledge of substance use disorders, as well as community resources, preferred.
Strong Computer skills required.
Must hold or be actively pursuing Certified Addictions Counselor II.
Working Conditions: Favorable office environment with some in-state travel required. Periodic weekend hours required.
Physical Requirements: Position requires intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds. Good visual and auditory acuity required for interaction. Manual dexterity required for date entry. Same gender matching required for observation of specimen collection.
Important Notes EEOC allows hiring based on gender if it is necessary for the job also known as a bona fide occupational qualification
"My TASC case manager is always there for me when I need support in any way. Instead of going back to prison for relapse, TASC was able to get me into an inpatient treatment program, giving me the opportunity to get back on the right track to stay sober. I have been able to stay out of prison and clean for 9 months with the help of TASC."
Colorado TASC continues to maintain an integrated web-based data collection system, connecting all offices statewide, enhancing consistency and accuracy of services and reporting in ten offices around the state. The Offenders with Serious Mental Illness program within Mile High TASC assisted parolees with co-occurring disorders in connecting to multiple treatment and community services. The project served over 230 participants, and plans to expand these services in all regions of the state this year. Funding: Colorado Department of Corrections.
Primary Purpose of Job: Employee is responsible for assessment, referral, and on-going case management of clients of the Colorado TASC Program in Colorado Springs.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Maintain an assigned client caseload of clients with co-occurring disorders from assessment and
referral through date of discharge from the TASC program.
2. Conduct assessment, and make referral to appropriate levels of treatment. Provide on-going
compliance monitoring.
3. Support clients in accessing public benefits and services as well as wrap around services necessary.
4. Maintain accurate records on assigned caseload, to include client files, vouchers, and data entry
5. Facilitate regular communication between Parole and community-based partners.
6. Regular staffing of caseload with supervising Parole Officer and treatment providers
7. Monitor collection of specimens for urinalysis testing. Assist Intake Coordinators with monitoring
procedures to include:
a. Completion of chain of custody forms
b. Fee collection
c. Data entry of test results and other documentation
d. Filing of results
8. Review status of Monitored Sobriety Only/ UA Only clients with Intake Coordinators regularly.
9. Additional duties as requested by the director
Reports to: TASC Program Director
Direct Reports: None
Job Specifications: Bachelors Degree in Human/Behavioral Services, Psychology, Social Work or related field. Masters Degree Preferred. Minimum two (2) years experience with case management of clients with co-occurring disorders. Relevant knowledge of substance use and mental health disorders, as well as community resources, required. Must currently hold or be eligible for the following certifications: Certified Addictions Counselor, Level III. Strong Computer skills required.
Working Conditions: Favorable office environment with some in-state travel required. Periodic weekend hours may be required.
Physical Requirements: Position requires intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds. Good visual and auditory acuity required for client assessment and interaction. Manual dexterity required for date entry. Same gender matching required for observation of specimen collection.
Job Description:
What's your motivation? For some it's the opportunity to do extraordinary work or to develop challenging new skill sets. For others it's the ability to make a difference in people's lives or take on growing levels of responsibility and leadership. However you define your professional goals, you have the opportunity to achieve them at the American Heart Association.
The Pacific/Mountain Affiliate of the American Heart Association is recruiting to fill an outside sales/fundraising position in our Colorado Springs, CO office. This position is expected to be able to conduct at least 8 - 10 external appointments per week with corporate CEOs/upper level management in their territory and increase companies that participate in the Walk each year. This position currently has a $300,000 (net) fundraising goal made up of sponsorship and walker dollars. This position is responsible for the well-established Colorado Springs Heart Walk and the new Pueblo Heart Walk! We offer a competitive salary, a yearly incentive for exceeding the goals for the position, travel reimbursement and a great benefits package.
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director, Heart Walk is responsible for implementing Start! Heart Walk fundraising strategies directed toward employers in the greater Colorado Springs and Pueblo area. The ideal person for this position has at least three years of face to face outside sales or fundraising experience, is self motivated, organized, works well independently, is comfortable with public speaking and has worked with a data management program.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide the vision and strategic direction for the Heart Walk event that supports the organizations goals and objectives.
2. Through outcome and evaluation of previous Heart Walk campaigns, organize a written plan to meet or exceed goal by using AHA best practices for Heart Walk events.
3. Assist in identification and recruitment of key Heart Walk leadership positions with highly qualified individuals.
4. Conduct orientation meetings with volunteer leadership.
5. Develop, implement and manage event timeline and budget.
6. Develop effective working relationship with high-level executives, recruit and solicit sponsorship in support of the Heart Walk event.
7. Work with committee chairs on all aspects of their campaign/events to assure successful outcomes.
8. Conduct Gap analysis and strategy meetings with volunteer leadership to support goal achievement.
9. Anticipate possible problem areas and recommend approaches to prevent occurrence, reduce impact, or overcome barriers to campaign/event implementation.
10. Serve as staff liaison between assigned activities and AHA leadership team to insure implementation of common goals and to promote a harmonious working relationship.
11. In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned.
Experience:
Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum of 3 years experience in a fundraising or outside sales position that involves building and maintaining sales relationships at the corporate level with demonstrated success.
3. Possess strong selling and negotiation skills.
4. Knowledge and demonstrated ability to successfully identify, cultivate, recruit, and maintain relationships with top level volunteers.
5. Proven ability to understand and navigate corporate cultures to achieve goals.
6. Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication at all organizational levels.
7. Ability to plan, conduct, and participate in meetings, work in a team environment and interact with all levels of AHA staff, volunteers and public.
8. Valid driver's license, proof of at least minimum state required automobile liability insurance and ability and willingness to travel as position demands.
9. Ability to work outside standard hours as needed, including occasional evenings and weekends.
10. Ability to use Microsoft products, computer software, run reports and maintain accurate data.
11. Satisfactory background checks including consumer credit, motor vehicle, and criminal history.
How to Apply:
Attracting talented, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do. Visit www.americanheart.org/careers and click “benefits” for more information and to apply.