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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

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Connections team members are working from home. The successful candidate will provide their own home Internet service, as well as home office space. The position will transition to our Greeley office when state health regulations allow.

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

Qualified candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis. No phone calls unless as a necessary accommodation.

• Location: 1331 8th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631.
• Compensation: This is a full-time position. Hourly pay rate is $17-$18. Immediate benefits package includes PTO, healthcare reimbursement, retirement match, and a generous holiday schedule.
• Work hours to be arranged during standard Monday through Friday business hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• The successful candidate will live within our seven-county northeastern Colorado service region.
• Connections is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
• Principals only, please. No recruiters.
• No telephone calls.
• Do not contact Connections regarding other services, products or commercial interests.

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 04/14/2021]

PART TIME OPPORTUNITY.

Connections for Independent Living is the nonprofit Independent Living Center for northeastern Colorado, serving people with disabilities throughout seven counties. Connections is also Colorado’s largest nonprofit provider of American Sign Language interpreting services.

The Independent Living Specialist (ILS) works directly with persons living with disabilities within our service region. A typical day may include speaking with current and potential participating consumers by video conferencing, by telephone, or in person (COVID depending) to gather information, and to create an independent living plan through identifying areas of need. Based on this plan, the ILS will then help the participant identify necessary resources through assisting in the completion of paperwork, scheduling appointments, and embracing self-advocating. Duties can also include advocating on behalf of a participant.  Additionally, an ILS will also help organize and host monthly group video conferencing sessions that focus on specific participant needs. To stay current on emerging trends in Independent Living, our ILS attend training sessions to deliver the best services and knowledge to our consumers.

The successful candidate must have exceptional organizational skills with a meticulous attention to detail. They must work well under pressure, and meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multitask and adapt to many communication styles is required. Bilingual candidates are welcome. A sense of levity and humor is most appreciated. People who live with disabilities are preferred applicants.

Key Responsibilities

Consumer Services

• Conduct interviews with potential consumers and complete necessary documentation to determine eligibility and appropriate services.
• Participate with a consumer in the development of an Independent Living Plan, which outlines the skills they need to develop, the resources to which they need access, and their path to success.
• Work with consumers and community support services to assist individuals in attaining goals, by referral to appropriate staff or to other agencies.
• Provide appropriate services to consumers, including Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Support, and Independent Living Skills Training.

Community Involvement

• Facilitate 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 electronic records and consumer files and complete all reports required by the program.
• General assistance with agency operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

1. Ability to work independently and exercise discretion and independent judgment regarding the delivery of services, and advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities.
2. Excellent technology and software skills, including skills with client databases, Microsoft, Google Workspace, MiCIL, Dropbox, Evernote and other software as needed. IBM platform computer and Internet experience required.
3. Experience in systems advocacy.
4. Ability to communicate effectively, internally and externally, orally, and in writing.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, co-workers, the public, and service providers.
6. Knowledge of American Disabilities Act regulations a plus, as is knowledge of American Sign Language.
7. Must be able to pass a background screening.
8. Reliable transportation and ability to travel within our service region as well as statewide as necessary. 

We offer exceptional PTO benefits as well as a generous paid holiday schedule and health and retirement benefits. Salary range is $16-$18/hourly dependent upon experience, with opportunity for advancement.

The successful candidate will be based in northeastern Colorado, and provide their own home Internet service, as well as home office space. Occasional travel to the Connections office in Greeley will be necessary.

To apply: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. More than 50 percent of our team have a range of disabilities and life experiences, which enhance our ability to advocate. 

Candidates must submit a brief letter of interest and professional resume no later than 5/15/2021, by email to careers@connections4il.org with the subject line “Independent Living Specialist” for consideration.

Qualified candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis. No phone calls unless as a necessary accommodation.

• Location: 1331 8th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631.
• Compensation: This is a half-time position at 20 hours per week. Hourly pay rate is $16-$18. Immediate benefits package includes PTO, healthcare reimbursement, retirement match, and a generous holiday schedule.
• Work hours to be arranged during standard Monday through Friday business hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• The successful candidate will live within our seven-county northeastern Colorado service region.
• Connections is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
• Principals only, please. No recruiters.
• No telephone calls.
• Do not contact Connections regarding other services, products or commercial interests.

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 04/14/2021]

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

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Connections team members are working from home. The successful candidate will provide their own home Internet service, as well as home office space. The position will transition to our Greeley office when state health regulations allow.

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.

Qualified candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis. No phone calls unless as a necessary accommodation.

• Location: 1331 8th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631.
• Compensation: This is a part-time position at 10 hours per week. Hourly pay rate is $17-$19. Immediate benefits package includes PTO, healthcare reimbursement, retirement match, and a generous holiday schedule.
• Work hours to be arranged during standard Monday through Friday business hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• The successful candidate will live within our seven-county northeastern Colorado service region.
• Connections is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
• Principals only, please. No recruiters.
• No telephone calls.
• Do not contact Connections regarding other services, products or commercial interests.

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 04/14/2021]