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Center for People With Disabilities (CPWD) is hiring!People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!ABOUT CPWD:
CPWD is a Center for Independent Living (CIL), which is a cross‑disability, consumer‑directed, nonresidential private nonprofit agency operated by over 51% individuals with disabilities, providing various services and resources to assist people with disabilities in overcoming barriers to independent living. Join us!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 and invite staff input. If you want to do work that makes a difference, check out the job opportunities below!JOB OPENINGS:Bilingual (Eng/Span) Information & Referral and Outreach Specialist
Full-Time (37.5 hrs./wk.); Non-exempt
Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance; Employee Assistance Programs (EAP); 401(k); vacation time, holidays, sick time and personal days
$19-$21/hr.
Responsible for leading operational aspects of Information and Referral (I&R) services, outreach activities, and quality assurance efforts within CPWD’s services and catchment areas. Must be bilingual (English/Spanish). Seamless delivery starts with I&R, the gateway to all CIL services. Information is exchanged when a consumer initially contacts the I&R staff. While the caller may only inquire about services, a skilled staff person uses open-ended questions, combined with good interview skills, to determine what a consumer may need. Will work collaboratively and closely with the Independent Living Advisor Manager, the Independent Living Advisor team, and with other programs and departments as needed. This position serves a critical role in ensuring accurate and effective referrals to and from CPWD. 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. Transition Coordinator (helping get people out of nursing homes, into their own homes)
Full-Time (37.5 hrs./wk.); Non-exempt
Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance; Employee Assistance Programs (EAP); 401(k); vacation time, holidays, sick time and personal days
$19-$22/hr.
The Transition Coordinator is responsible for assisting individuals with disabilities to transition out of long-term care facilities into living in the community with supports and services. Coordinates logistics of move, oversees team meetings, and provides skills training to the consumer. 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.Beyond Vision Program Assistant (a program for seniors with low or no vision)
Part-Time (20 hrs./wk.); Non-exempt
Benefits include: Employee Assistance Program (EAP); 401(k); and paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and personal days.
$16-17.50/hr.
This position will serve as administrative support for the Beyond Vision program, which provides individual services and low-vision support groups for people with visual impairments or blindness who reside in the counties of: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver and Jefferson, Gilpin, and Weld. The job duties of this position will support all counties served by the program. The individual in this position will be based out of the Boulder office. Periodic travel to community partner sites throughout the Beyond Vision service area will also be required. 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. Longmont Independent Living Advisor (supporting people with disabilities in their independent living goals)
Full-Time (37.5 hrs./wk.); Non-exempt
Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance; Employee Assistance Programs (EAP); 401(k); vacation time, holidays, sick time and personal days
$19-$23/hr.
This position will primarily focus on providing one-on-one Independent Living services to Boulder County residents, but may be asked to provide services within any of the counties in CPWD’s service area. Services may include: individual and systems advocacy, Independent Living skills training, information and referral services, peer support; and benefits, housing and employment assistance to consumers requesting CPWD 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.TO VIEW THE DETAILED POSTS: https://cpwd.org/employment/HOW TO APPLY:
Click "reply" above and submit a résumé and customized cover letter explaining why you are a strong candidate for this position. We look forward to hearing from you!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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to empower a qualified candidate with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply! www.cpwd.org
