Licensed Mental Health Professional: Denver County Jail Women's R.I.S.E UnitJob Description: Trauma Therapist conducts trauma education groups, basic intakes, comprehensive intakes (biopsychosocial assessments) and trauma assessments in a recovery unit in Denver County Jail. Therapist is knowledgeable in trauma recovery and the many avenues of healing from trauma and substance use disorder. Therapist utilizes participant centered, trauma informed, harm reduction and strengths-based approaches to empower women incarcerated in Denver County Jail to seek liberation and reduce recidivism.
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The Empowerment Program is an equal opportunity employer. Please send your cover letter and resume to Femmi Clemons at femmi-clemons@empowermentprogram.org ****The Empowerment Program is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity or Veteran status**** |
Substance Use CounselorJob Description: CDPHE RW Part B - Women's Health Project (WHP). The WHP Substance Use Therapist position works full-time with women who are living with HIV/AIDS. Comprehensive, individualized substance abuse services are provided to these women. The WHP Substance Use Counselor works with the participant’s care managers who utilize a participant-centered process that links clients to housing, health care, mental health, substance abuse, and other support services to produce more positive and sustained outcomes. The WHP Substance Use Counselor will establish a service plan, develop continuity of care, and encourage the participant to work with their care manager to coordinate the services required to implement the plan. This position also works directly with women who have been referred to Part B transitional housing at the Mariposa House. The WHP Substance Use Counselor also provides on-going weekly evidenced based substance use groups, connects women who are seeking sobriety with opportunities for recovery-based events such as attending exercise at The Phoenix- a free gym for those who are abstaining from the use of alcohol and other substances.
CDPHE RW Part B - Women's Health Project (WHP) The Substance Use position is responsible for:
Email your resume to femmi-clemons@empowermentprogram.org ****The Empowerment Program is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity or Veteran status**** |
Peer Support Specialist - Housing Opportunities for People Living with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA)Job Description:
The HOPWA Peer Support Specialist works directly with women living with HIV who are either homeless or housed to maintain and/or acquire housing. The Peer Support Specialist would be available to assist in any life skills support services and education that will benefit women to live well independently and with their families, to access needed supports to maintain housing, and to help women access all needed eligibility requirements to access housing throughout the community. The Peer Support Specialist will work with current medical care managers, Empowerment housing staff, community landlords and resources/supports to ensure participant needs are being met. Job Functions
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Compensation: Starting salary is $45,000 While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise the job description as necessary to ensure program success. The Empowerment Program is an equal opportunity employer. Please send your cover letter and resume to Karen Fortier at karen-fortier@empowermentprogram.org ****The Empowerment Program is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity or Veteran status**** |
Care Manager - Project: ElevateJob Description
Care Manager utilizes participant centered, trauma informed, harm reduction and strengths-based approaches to empower individuals to seek liberation and reduce recidivism. Care Manager works with individuals in a Community Corrections facility setting. Care manager collaborates with partners and other community-based service providers to ensure participants have barrier-free access to services. Care Manager is knowledgeable in the many avenues of healing from trauma and substance use disorder while implementing culturally responsive, gender-responsive, and trauma informed care. Project: Elevate Care Manager is responsible for:
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Compensation: Starting salary is $48,000 Email your resume to Cassandra.Harris@denvergov.org ****The Empowerment Program is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity or Veteran status**** |