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FULL TIME OPPORTUNITY.

Connections for Independent Living is the nonprofit independent living center for northeastern Colorado, including Weld, Yuma, Sedgwick, Washington, Phillips, Logan and Morgan counties. Connections is also the largest provider of ASL interpretation for northern Colorado. As a Center for Independent Living, Connections is mandated to provide five Core Services: Independent Living Skills Training, Peer Support, Individual and Systems Advocacy, Information and Referral, and Nursing Home Transitions. These Core Services are delivered through a series of programs referred to as Independent Living programs.

The perfect candidate has exceptional organizational skills with a meticulous attention to detail, while working well under pressure, and meeting deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multitask and adapt to many communication styles is a must. Bilingual candidates who are fluent in English and Spanish are encouraged.

Basic Function: Responsible for assisting care consumers with a variety of disabilities to secure necessary support services. This individual provides training to consumers to live more independent lives and is also responsible for assisting the Director and ILS team in the proper administration of the program.

People with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply as more than 50 percent of our team have a range of disabilities and life experiences, which enhance our ability to advocate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Consumer Services

• Conduct intakes and necessary documents to determine eligibility and provision of services.
• Participate with consumer in the development an Independent Living Plan.
• Work in coordination with consumers and other necessary community support services to assist individuals in attaining goals, by referral to appropriate staff or other agencies.
• Provide appropriate services to consumers, including Information and referral, Advocacy, Peer Support, and Independent Living Skills Training.

Team Administration

• Assist Independent Living director and other ILS team members in daily administration tasks
• Set up Zoom meeting rooms, run calendaring and administrative functionality of team
• Assist ILS team members with adapting to new technology tools and archiving resources

Community Involvement

• Facilitate needed peer support groups to allow individuals who have shared common experiences the opportunity to gain insight into their own situations
• Assist director and team with system advocacy to promote greater access people with disabilities

Operations

• Maintain necessary records and consumer files and complete all reports required by the programs.
• General assistance with agency operations.

Qualifications:

Prefer minimum of bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related fields or comparable experience levels in the delivery of services to people with disabilities or similar fields. Spanish-speaking candidates will be given priority.

All team members are required to:

• Actively participate and engage as part of the CIL team and its purpose to the community
• Provide back-up assistance to other team members as needed
• Approach all communication with a focus on empathy and improving relationships
• Respond to project needs and requests for information
• Maintain professional standards of performance, demeanor, and appearance
• Exercise discretion and professional judgement

Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Connections team members are currently working from home. We ask that the successful candidate provide their own home internet service, as well as home office space. Connections offers an additional work-from-home reimbursement during the duration of the pandemic. The position will transition to our Greeley office space when conditions are deemed safe.

We offer exceptional PTO benefits as well as a generous paid holiday schedule and health and retirement benefits. Salary range is $17-$18/hourly dependent upon experience, with opportunity for advancement.

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to careers@connections4il.org for consideration.

EEO Disclaimer: Connections for Independent Living is an equal opportunity employer and therefore does not discriminate according to age, disability status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or genetic information. Individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

[UPDATED 02/11/2021]

PART TIME OPPORTUNITY.

Connections for Independent Living is the nonprofit independent living center for northeastern Colorado, including Weld, Yuma, Sedgwick, Washington, Phillips, Logan and Morgan counties. Connections is also the largest provider of ASL interpretation for northern Colorado. As a Center for Independent Living, Connections is mandated to provide five Core Services: Independent Living Skills Training, Peer Support, Individual and Systems Advocacy, Information and Referral, and Nursing Home Transitions. These Core Services are delivered through a series of programs referred to as Independent Living programs.

The perfect candidate has exceptional organizational skills with a meticulous attention to detail, while working well under pressure, and meeting deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multitask and adapt to many communication styles is a must. Bilingual candidates who are fluent in English and Spanish are encouraged.

Basic Function: Responsible for assisting care consumers with a variety of disabilities to secure necessary support services. This individual provides training to consumers to live more independent lives.

People with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply as more than 50 percent of our team have a range of disabilities and life experiences, which enhance our ability to advocate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Consumer Services

• Conduct intakes and necessary documents to determine eligibility and provision of services.
• Participate with consumer in the development an Independent Living Plan.
• Work in coordination with consumers and other necessary community support services to assist individuals in attaining goals, by referral to appropriate staff or other agencies.
• Provide appropriate services to consumers, including Information and referral, Advocacy, Peer Support, and Independent Living Skills Training.

Community Involvement

• Facilitate needed peer support groups to allow individuals who have shared common experiences the opportunity to gain insight into their own situations.
• Represent Connections and act as a liaison between the disability community and other agencies serving people with disabilities to insure coordination and comprehensive services to the consumer.
• Work on system advocacy issues to promote greater access to people with disabilities.

Operations

• Maintain necessary records and consumer files and complete all reports required by the program.
• General assistance with agency operations.
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Director.

Qualifications:

Prefer minimum of bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related fields and two years’ experience in the delivery of services to people with disabilities. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision. Knowledge of disability issues and community resources. Spanish-speaking candidates will be given priority.

All team members are required to:

• Actively participate and engage as part of the CIL team and its purpose to the community
• Provide back-up assistance to other team members as needed
• Approach all communication with a focus on empathy and improving relationships
• Respond to project needs and requests for information
• Maintain professional standards of performance, demeanor, and appearance
• Exercise discretion and professional judgement

Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Connections team members are currently working from home. We ask that the successful candidate provide their own home internet service, as well as home office space. Connections offers an additional work-from-home reimbursement during the duration of the pandemic.

Half-time position at 20 hours per week. Salary is $16/hourly, with opportunity for advancement. The successful candidate will live in a northeastern Colorado community, within our seven county service region.

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to careers@connections4il.org for consideration.

EEO Disclaimer: Connections for Independent Living is an equal opportunity employer and therefore does not discriminate according to age, disability status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or genetic information. Individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

[UPDATED 02/11/2021]

PART TIME OPPORTUNITY.

Connections for Independent Living is the nonprofit independent living center for northeastern Colorado, including Weld, Yuma, Sedgwick, Washington, Phillips, Logan and Morgan counties. Connections is also the largest provider of ASL interpretation for northern Colorado. As a Center for Independent Living, Connections is mandated to provide five Core Services: Independent Living Skills Training, Peer Support, Individual and Systems Advocacy, Information and Referral, and Nursing Home Transitions. These Core Services are delivered through a series of programs referred to as Independent Living programs.

Basic Function: Responsible for assisting consumers with a variety of disabilities, specific focus on working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community, to secure necessary support services and provide training to consumers to be able to live more independently.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

1) Consumer Services           

• Conduct intakes and necessary documents to determine eligibility and provision of services.
• Participate with consumer in the development of an Independent Living Plan.
• Work in coordination with consumers and other necessary community support services to assist individuals in attaining goals, by referral to appropriate staff or other agencies.
• Provide appropriate services to consumers including Information and referral, Advocacy, Peer Support, and Independent Living Skills Training.

2) Community Involvement 

• Facilitate needed peer support groups to allow individuals who have shared common experiences the opportunity to gain insight into their own situations.
• Represent Connections and act as a liaison between the disability community and other agencies serving people with disabilities to insure coordination and comprehensive services to the consumer.
• Work on system advocacy issues to promote greater access to people with disabilities.

3) Operations 

• Maintain necessary records and consumer files and complete all reports required by the program.
• General assistance with agency operations.
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Director

Qualifications: Must have American Sign Language fluency or demonstrate proficiency. Prefer minimum of bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related fields and two years of experience in the delivery of services to people with disabilities.

Must embrace the Independent Living philosophy. Needs excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision. Knowledge of disability issues and community resources.

Must have the ability to work from home with workspace and internet connectivity.

All team members are required to:

• Actively participate and engage as part of the CIL team and its purpose to the community
• Provide back-up assistance to other team members as needed
• Approach all communication with a focus on empathy and improving relationships
• Respond to project needs and requests for information
• Maintain professional standards of performance, demeanor, and appearance
• Exercise discretion and professional judgement

Reports to: Director of Independent Living Services

Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Connections team members are currently working from home. We ask that the successful candidate provide their own home internet service, as well as home office space. Connections offers an additional work-from-home reimbursement during the duration of the pandemic. The position will transition to our Greeley office space when conditions are deemed safe.

Part time position at 10 hours per week. Salary is $17-19/hourly, with opportunity for advancement.

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to careers@connections4il.org for consideration.

EEO Disclaimer: Connections for Independent Living is an equal opportunity employer and therefore does not discriminate according to age, disability status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or genetic information. Individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

[UPDATED 02/11/2021]