OLD Job Opportunities - Empowerment Program, Inc.

HIV Prevention Specialist (PrEP Navigator/ HIV Tester)

Job Description: The HIV Prevention Specialist will provide trauma-informed, individualized, accessible care management and supportive services to individuals who are at risk for HIV/AIDS. The HIV prevention specialist must also provide gender-affirming when working with community members. The HIV Specialist is expected to help link participants to PrEP and additional care needs, HIV/HCV testing on and off-site, PrEP outreach, and PrEP education. HIV Prevention Specialist will work closely with the CHAPP team and is expected to attend weekly team meetings and work in a collaborative space.

HIV Prevention Specialist Responsibilities:

Providing participant-centered PrEP navigation
Following testing protocols
Uploading and reporting data on REDCAP
Addressing barriers to care and treatment
Maintaining participant confidentiality
Attending all Empowerment and community meetings to improve service delivery, and collaboration services, and discuss standards of care
Conducting outreach around PrEP
Completing all CDPHE HIV/HCV testing training
Completing CDPHE PrEP Navigator Trainings
Complete HIPPA training
Data input and Data Management

Qualifications:

Basic knowledge of PrEp and Harm Reduction Framework
Experience/Knowledge around HIV testing
Comfortable serving folks who are experiencing homelessness, people who inject drugs, and those who are at risk for HIV
Attended requires CDPHE meetings
Must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance
Experience working with a diverse population
Ability to de-escalate stressful situations with participants dealing with trauma
Ability to work collectively and individually
Basic experience with data storage and management

Email your resume to mayra-cardozo@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 for the WAGEES Team

Duties and responsibilities:

Collaborate with program staff in the delivery of intensive case management services to help integrate women returning from prison back into the community.
Provide direct case management services when necessary.
Administer day to day case management activities and services of the Program.
Participate in activities and case management inside of DOC.
Communicate and collaborate with other community-based service providers to ensure participants have barrier-free access to services.
Guarantee compliance with all reporting requirements for the Program.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with Empowerment and any partner, sub-contractor, quality assurance staff and LCCL.
Attend all necessary meetings and trainings.
Maintain accurate and timely data entry into the designated data system.
Conduct all job-related duties and responsibilities with client-centered, trauma-informed, harm reduction and strengths-based approaches to working with women.
Work with community partners and participants in locating permanent housing resources.

Qualifications:

Experience working with cis-gendered and transwomen
Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills
Must be comfortable working with women inside of DOC as well as women who may be actively using drugs and/or living with mental illness

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Lived experience accepted

****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****

Please send your cover letter and resume to Tiffany Taylor at julie-kiehl@empowermentprogram.org

Medical Care Manager

Job Description: Medical Care Manager will provide trauma-informed, individualized, intensive care management and supportive services to individuals who are living with HIV/AIDS. The Medical Care Manager will utilize a participant-centered process to help link participants to housing, health care, mental health, substance use disorder, and other support services to produce more healthy and sustained outcomes. The Medical Care Manager will establish a service plan with each participant, develop continuity of care, and coordinate the services required to implement the plan.

Medical Care Manager is responsible for:

Providing intensive participant-centered care management services for individuals living with HIV with the goal of improving health outcomes
Completing individual program intakes, including initial assessment of needs and development of a comprehensive individualized service plan
Ongoing assessment of participant strengths and needs, including monitoring of the individualized service plan and re-evaluation every 6 months.
Linkage to care and coordinating care as needed
Assessing health literacy, adherence to appointments and medications, and medical self-management skills
Addressing barriers to care and treatment, including advocating for participant’s rights in healthcare decisions
Identifying, prioritizing, and addressing non-medical needs and linking participants to appropriate community resources
Assessment of medical transportation needs; linkage to community resources and distribution of medical transportation services (i.e. bus tickets, cab vouchers)
Completing all required documentation, including but not limited to data entry, progress notes, service plans, assessments, and eligibility documentation
Maintaining participant confidentiality
Attending all Empowerment and community meetings to improve service delivery, collaborate services, discuss standards of care, and support community
Attending case conferences with medical providers to discuss participant strengths, needs, barriers to care, and collaboration to engage and/or maintain participants in care.
Assisting in organizing and facilitating psycho-social events for participants

Other Responsibilities Include:

Attend meetings at Empowerment and with LEAD stakeholders
Attend continuing education and skill development trainings
Maintaining Self-Care
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must have reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurance
Working understanding of harm reduction theory and trauma informed services
Applicable professional or life experience is preferred
Experience working with a diverse population
Ability to de-escalate stressful situations with participants dealing with trauma

****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****

Please send your cover letter and resume to Julie Kiehl at julie-kiehl@empowermentprogram.org

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Director of Participant Services

6012-1400LEAD643Position Summary: The mission of The Empowerment Program (Empowerment) is to holistically help individuals build healthier lives from the inside out. The Director of Participant Services will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the agency’s Direct Services programming, which includes trauma, gender, and culturally responsive holistic behavioral health treatment and supportive services. Additionally, the Director of Services will be responsible for supervising program staff, managing grant deliverables, collaborating with community partners, and participation in program and organizational development.

The Director of Services will be a leader at Empowerment, providing the overall direction for management of all Direct Services programming while championing and collaboratively supporting the culture of a participant-centered, trauma-responsive, and community-based organization.

This position will collaborate with and report directly to the Executive Director.

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties
Management and Supervision

Support a trauma responsive culture and retention of staff and participants by investing in and prioritizing self-care for yourself and all team members.
Work with the Executive Director to establish program direction for participant services and adherence to the agency’s participant-centered, anti-oppressive and trauma-responsive philosophy of service delivery.
Provide staff with task, administrative and/or clinical supervision in accordance with all compliance standards, best practices, grant requirements and Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) regulations to ensure effective and timely implementation of all services.
Promote open and honest communication and foster collaboration by leading staff in resolving participant and staff issues through a restorative justice lens.
Organize, collaborate, and cultivate long-term relationships with participants to empower vulnerable and oppressed individuals by consistently seeking direct input from participants and amplifying their voice
Provide employee training, coaching and ongoing supervision to direct services staff to ensure appropriate interventions with participants and staff compliance with all grants and OBH requirements.
Review staff maintenance of proper participant files, including all intake forms, individual treatment plans and/or reports to ensure all files are complete and up to date.
Build and maintain collaborations and partnerships between the agency and community stakeholders to promote effective utilization of services and continuity of care concerns.
Attend various agency and community meetings as required.
Adhere to all agency, state and federal policies and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Evaluation and Reporting

Work with the Executive Director and other Program Management to provide implementation management and ongoing evaluation of programs and services.

Design or modify specific data collection instruments for programs such as surveys, assessments, and focus group protocol.
Work with staff to collect data and evaluate individual programs and services.
Work with Program Managers to oversee the preparation and completion of grant and other agency reports as well as annual program site visits.

Agency Wide Leadership and Advocacy

Amplify the voice of participants throughout the community through relational and trauma responsive organization and collaboration.

Provide support and infrastructure for community engagement, empowering volunteers to be part of the agency’s work.
Balance program priorities with agency-wide priorities.
Work with Executive Director and Program Management to implement strategic and organizational planning initiatives.

Take an active role in the maintenance, implementation, and enforcement of all project-specific operational procedures, including the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Policies and Procedures.

Ensure compliance with all agency, funder, local, state, and federal guidelines.
Work with the Accountant and other Program Management to develop, review and monitor all grant budgets.

Preferred knowledge, abilities, and skills:

Proven history of maintaining effective relationships with participants, staff, volunteers, and community partners
Proven history of organizing work, setting priorities, meeting multiple deadlines, and evaluating assigned program areas
Proven history of provide training, orientation, consultation, and guidance within programs specialization of practice
Knowledge of clinical assessment techniques and evidence-informed practice guidelines
Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of effective supervision
Knowledge of quality assurance and outcome measurements, data collection methods and evaluation concepts
Experience working across diverse communities
Ability to de-escalate stressful situations with participants who have a history of complex trauma

Education, Training and Experience

Licensure as a LAC or LCSW
Five years of experience working in the non-profit and/or behavioral health field, particularly within the returning citizen community
Three years of experience managing a diverse team of at least five staff members

Starting Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

****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****

Please send your cover letter and resume to Julie Kiehl at julie-kiehl@empowermentprogram.org

State Opioid Response (SOR) Peer Support Specialist

The SOR Peer Support Specialist (PSS) will refer individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and other necessary treatment services. PSS will work with participants with whom they share lived experience. Some of the PSS efforts will focus on participants in the criminal justice system. PSS assists participants in developing coping strategies, help individuals engage in treatment, and provide referrals to community supports.

Job purpose
The Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) received federal funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) State Opioid Response (SOR) grant to help individuals in Colorado receive opioid use disorder treatment. Primary activities and focus is to connect people to MAT and to distribute more naloxone kits.

Duties and responsibilities

Recruit and provide referral to MAT for at least 5 individuals each month.
Recommend appropriate resources and agenices for individuals.
Collaborate with case managers to best serve new individuals
Must document accurately and in a timely manner participant progress through progress notes, service plans and follow-up contacts according to agency policy and procedure.
Provide referral, linkage, and advocacy for individuals assisting them in obtaining needed benefits and resources including, but not limited to, housing, social security, employment, medical, recreation, social and family supports, nutrition and wellness information and medication.
Assist other staff in identifying program and service environments conducive to recovery. Assist staff in retaining participant engagement
Help individuals to recognize and utilize their own strengths, skills, talents and abilities to increase the participant ’s independence and self-sufficiency in the community.
Meet with new participants to conduct intakes.
Attend weekly staff meetings.
Assist staff with occasional social media postings.

Performs other duties as required and/or assigned by supervisor and/or executive staff.

Qualifications
This position will be held by a person who has sufficiently progressed in their own recovery from substance abuse and/or mental health disorders and is willing to self-identify as a peer and work to help others with similar challenges. Minimum 1 year sobriety (current MAT acceptable.)

Must have reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance.

****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****

Please send your cover letter and resume to Julie Kiehl at julie-kiehl@empowermentprogram.org

Apartment Maintenance Technician

Job Description:
This position oversees the day-to-day running of five (5) apartment buildings. The Apartment Maintenance Technician’s responsibilities include cleaning communal areas, and performing ad hoc painting, plumbing, electrical and carpentry duties. You should also resolve tenants’ maintenance-related queries and complaints as they arise. Must be able to organize Work Orders and be able to complete in a reasonable time.

Duties:

Repairing and unclogging toilets, sinks, bathtub, showers and exterior drains.
Install and repair wires, plugs and switches – basic electrical experience.
Sweep, mop and vacuum floors in communal areas.
Must be able to turn-over an apartment for a new tenant.
Dispose of Trash found in communal areas.
Track Inventory to ensure that you have adequate maintenance supplies.
Unlock apartments in instances where tenants have lost or forgotten their keys.
Must be able to replace doorknob locks.
Schedule repairs that warrant special technical skills.
Other duties as directed

Apartment Maintenance Technician Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Prior experience as an apartment Maintenance Technician or in a similar role
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds without assistance.
Must have own vehicle with valid drivers license and insurance.
Dexterity and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Available to work on weekends, if required.

Starting Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000

Please e-mail your resume to Lynn-Thayer@empowermentprogram.org

Care Manager for Project Elevate (Community Corrections)

Job Description:
Care Manager conducts basic intakes, comprehensive intakes, and trauma assessments in a Community Corrections facility setting. Care Manager is knowledgeable in the many avenues of healing from trauma and substance use disorder. Care Manager utilizes participant centered, trauma informed, harm reduction and strengths-based approaches to empower individuals assigned to Project: Elevate to seek liberation and reduce recidivism.

Project: Elevate Care Manager is responsible for:

Understanding and implementing the Project: Elevate Scope of Work and completing all required documentation
Facilitating and co-facilitating groups addressing trauma and substance use disorder with Project: Elevate residence
Creating participant driven care plans
Providing continuous care management and transition planning services for Project: Elevate individuals
Administering informed consent forms, disclosure statements and assessments
Entering data in compliance with Community Corrections Standards
Identifying and connecting participants with appropriate referrals to community mental health and supportive services providers
Understanding and implementing culturally responsive, gender-responsive, and trauma informed care

Other Responsibilities Include:

Attending all required meetings
Obtaining all necessary and required supervision and training
Maintaining Self-Care
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

People with lived experience navigating the justice system (formerly incarcerated, halfway house, Parole, Probation, etc..)
At least 2 years of Case Management (preferred)
Must have reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurance
Working understanding of harm reduction theory and trauma informed services
Experience working with a diverse population with behavioral health needs

Position Type: FULL-TIME
Schedule: SUNDAY-THURSDAY/ 1st SHIFT
Starting Salary Range: $45,000-50,000 (DOE)

Please send your cover letter and resume to Julie Kiehl at julie-kiehl@empowermentprogram.org

HIV Prevention Program Manager

The Empowerment Program is seeking a full-time Program Manager to work with other providers to plan and implement HIV/HepC/STI prevention activities focusing on both HIV positive and negative individuals living with substance use disorder and/or co-occurring disorders.

Duties and responsibilities

Supervise program staff
Oversee day to day activities and services of the project
Establish, coordinate, and facilitate all meetings and work groups
Develop and implement community outreach activities to reach individuals in the target population
Prepare reports and presentations for review by the contract monitor at CDPHE and other staff, as seen fit
Attend meetings with CHAPP as well as the Colorado HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care Alliance
Provide oversight on data entry into the Redcap data system
Work with the community at large to develop and maintain a community relation
Work with Executive Director and/or agency accountant to assure adherence to the program budget
Perform all other related duties involved in the operation of the program

Qualifications

Ability to work independently and with teams (internal and external)
Program Manager to hold a degree in counseling, social work, or other mental health related field (preferred)
Experience supervising staff (preferred)
Experience working in community focused HIV/AIDS/STI/HEP C Prevention and Care activities (necessary)
Experience working with individuals at high risk for contracting HIV and/or HCV including PWID and people involved in criminal justice system (necessary)
Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills (necessary)
Must be comfortable working with individuals who may be homeless, are actively using drugs, and/or living with mental illness (necessary)

Starting Salary Range: $45,000-50,000 dependent upon experience

Please send your cover letter and resume to Julie Kiehl at julie-kiehl@empowermentprogram.org

Non-Medical Care Manager

Job Description: Non-medical Care Manager will provide trauma-informed, individualized, intensive care management and supportive services to individuals who are living with HIV/AIDS. The Medical Care Manager will utilize a participant-centered process to help link participants to housing, health care, mental health, substance use disorder, and other support services to produce more healthy and sustained outcomes. The Medical Care Manager will establish a service plan with each participant, develop continuity of care, and coordinate the services required to implement the plan.

Medical Care Manager is responsible for:

Providing intensive participant-centered care management services for individuals living with HIV with the goal of improving health outcomes
Completing individual program intakes, including initial assessment of needs and development of a comprehensive individualized service plan
Ongoing assessment of participant strengths and needs, including monitoring of the individualized service plan and re-evaluation every 6 months.
Linkage to care and coordinating care as needed
Assessing health literacy, adherence to appointments and medications, and medical self-management skills
Addressing barriers to care and treatment, including advocating for participant’s rights in healthcare decisions
Identifying, prioritizing, and addressing non-medical needs and linking participants to appropriate community resources
Assessment of medical transportation needs; linkage to community resources and distribution of medical transportation services (i.e. bus tickets, cab vouchers)
Completing all required documentation, including but not limited to data entry, progress notes, service plans, assessments, and eligibility documentation
Maintaining participant confidentiality
Attending all Empowerment and community meetings to improve service delivery, collaborate services, discuss standards of care, and support community
Attending case conferences with medical providers to discuss participant strengths, needs, barriers to care, and collaboration to engage and/or maintain participants in care.
Assisting in organizing and facilitating psycho-social events for participants

Other Responsibilities Include:

Attend meetings at Empowerment and with LEAD stakeholders
Attend continuing education and skill development trainings
Maintaining Self-Care
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must have reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurance
Working understanding of harm reduction theory and trauma informed services
Applicable professional or life experience is preferred
Experience working with a diverse population
Ability to de-escalate stressful situations with participants dealing with trauma

****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****

Please send your cover letter and resume to Julie Kiehl at julie-kiehl@empowermentprogram.org

Recovery Support Services (RSS) Peer Support Specialist

The RSS Peer Support Specialist (PSS) will provide wraparound recovery support services to individuals facing significant barriers to self-sufficiency, including substance use, mental illness, incarceration, homelessness, poverty, and involvement with the criminal legal system. PSS will work alongside participants and care managers to provide non-clinical support across all programming, which includes behavioral and physical health services, emergency and long-term housing support, skills training, and employment assistance.
Specific goals of the Peer Support Specialist includes serving an additional 100 clients per year and supporting participants to achieve improved outcomes in the arenas of income, health, housing, purpose, and community integration, in alignment with the SAMHSA definition of recovery.

Job purpose
PSS will be equipped to oversee and streamline all peer support-related initiatives currently in place at Empowerment, as well as to begin new projects within existing programs as opportunities and needs are presented by the community served.

Duties and responsibilities

Manage case load of around 20-30 participants enrolled in services.
Recommend appropriate courses and activities for new participants
Collaborate with case managers to best serve new participants
Must document accurately and in a timely manner participant progress through progress notes, service plans and follow-up contacts according to agency policy and procedure.
Provide referral, linkage, and advocacy for participants assisting them in obtaining needed benefits and resources including, but not limited to, housing, social security, employment, medical, recreation, social and family supports, nutrition and wellness information and medication.
Assist other staff in identifying program and service environments conducive to recovery. Assist staff in retaining participant engagement
Help participants to recognize and utilize their own strengths, skills, talents and abilities to increase the participant ’s independence and self-sufficiency in the community.
Meet with new participants to conduct intakes.
Attend weekly staff meetings.
Assist staff with occasional social media postings.

Performs other duties as required and/or assigned by supervisor and/or executive staff.

Qualifications
This position will be held by a person who has sufficiently progressed in their own recovery from substance abuse and/or mental health disorders and is willing to self-identify as a peer and work to help others with similar challenges. Minimum 1 year sobriety (current MAT acceptable.)

****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****

Please send your cover letter and resume to Julie Kiehl at julie-kiehl@empowermentprogram.org

Intake Specialist and Group Facilitator

Position:
Job Description: Intake specialist will provide trauma-informed, individualized, intensive supportive services to help ensure individuals who are interested in behavioral health treatment are directed to the appropriate resources and supportive services. The Intake Specialist will work with other Empowerment staff and community partners to empower individuals to engage in wellness activities and provide innovative strategies to increase engagement for racial and ethnically diverse participants who are at a higher risk to being exposed to infectious diseases. Strategies are to be implemented through low barrier, trauma and culturally responsive and anti-oppressive strategies.
Intake Specialist is responsible for:

Understanding and implementing the SAMHSA’s Wellness Project Scope of Work

- Completing individual program, GPRA intakes,6 month follow-up’s and documenting interactions in a timely manner in Electronic Health Records (EHR).
-Weekly group facilitation utilizing Trauma Recovery Empowerment Model Curriculum.
-Support with events and outreach to recruit new intakes.
-Referrals, navigation and linkage to internal and external support and treatment services, including temporary and long-term housing, employment-focused support and numerous other social, health and human service referrals
Other Responsibilities Include:

Attend weekly program, clinical and all staff meetings
Attend continuing education and skill development trainings
Maintain Self-Care
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must have reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurance

-Working understanding of harm reduction theory and trauma informed services
-Applicable professional or life experience is preferred
-Experience working with a diverse population
-Ability to de-escalate stressful situations with participants dealing with trauma

****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****

E-mail your cover letter and resume to Femmi Clemmons at femmi-clemmons@empowermentprogram.org

Behavioral Health Therapist for the Women’s Health Project (WHP)

Job Description: The behavioral health therapist position for the WHP provides comprehensive, individualized behavioral health services to women who are living with HIV/AIDS. The therapist collaborates with the participant’s care managers and/or peer specialists who utilize a participant-centered process to connect participants to housing, health care, mental health, substance use disorder treatment, and other support services to help individuals build healthier lives from the inside out. The WHP Behavioral Therapist will work with participants to establish treatment plans, provide behavioral health therapy, develop continuity of care, and encourage the participants to work with their care managers to coordinate the services required to implement the plan.

The behavioral health therapist position is responsible for:

Providing behavioral health individual and group sessions for women living with HIV/AIDS
Assessing participants needs by helping the participant identify problems and difficulties.
Helping the participant deal with any crisis that may arise by identifying the problem and offering possible solutions.
Maintaining all confidential files and paperwork.
Conducting administrative tasks related to documentation and confidential participant records, including timely entering all necessary data.
Entering data in compliance with grant and OBH standards
Understanding and implementing culturally responsive, gender-responsive, and trauma informed care

Other Responsibilities Include:

Attending all required meetings, including weekly clinical and housing team meetings
Obtaining all necessary and required supervision and training.
Maintaining Self-Care
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Must have reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance.
Working understanding of harm reduction theory and trauma informed services
Experience working with a diverse population.

Please send your cover letter and resume to Julie Kiehl at julie-kiehl@empowermentprogram.org

Mental Health Clinician for The Wellness Project

Job Description: The mental health clinician position for The Wellness Project provides comprehensive, participant-centered, holistic mental health and trauma recovery services to women who are interested in improving overall wellness. This position is funded through a SAMHSA grant that offers targeted outreach to engage women of color in individual and group therapy, acupuncture, and other supportive prevention services.

The mental health therapist position is responsible for:

Providing mental health individual and group sessions for women
Understanding and implementing culturally, gender, and trauma responsive care

Administering screens and assessments at initial intake and 6-month follow-up
Maintaining OBH and SAMHSA Compliant treatment files for all participants
Providing brief treatment interventions and mental health therapy for women utilizing solution focused brief therapy.

Other Responsibilities Include:

Attending all required meetings, including weekly clinical team meetings.
Obtaining all necessary and required supervision and training.
Maintaining Self-Care.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Master’s in social work or counseling and actively working towards licensure.
Working understanding of harm reduction theory and trauma informed services.
Experience providing individual and group therapy interventions.
Experience working with a diverse populations.

Please send your cover letter and resume to Julie Kiehl at julie-kiehl@empowermentprogram.org

Care Manager for the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program

Position: Care Manager for the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program at Empowerment

Job Description: Care Manager will provide trauma-informed, individualized, intensive supportive services to help ensure individuals being diverted from the criminal legal system are connected to needed behavioral health treatment, resources and supportive services. The Care Manager will work with other Empowerment staff, the Denver Police Department, and other community partners to empower individuals to break the cycles of incarceration, homelessness and instability.

LEAD Care Manager is responsible for:

Understanding and implementing the LEAD Scope of Work
Supportive, non-judgmental care management in which participants can explore their options and issues related to their involvement in the legal system; ranging from external obstacles such as poverty, to psychological obstacles such as long-term impacts of trauma - Completing individual program intakes, including initial assessment of needs and development of a comprehensive individualized service plan
Ongoing assessment of participant strengths and needs, including monitoring of the individualized service plan and re-evaluation every 6 months.
Referrals, navigation and linkage to internal and external support and treatment services, including temporary and long-term housing, employment-focused support and numerous other social, health and human service referrals
Transporting participants to behavioral and medical health appointments and supportive services
Meeting participants in the community to provide needed support and assistance
Accurately, timely and confidentially documenting participant progress and engagement through service plans, notes and follow up contacts

Other Responsibilities Include:

Attend meetings at Empowerment and with LEAD stakeholders
Attend continuing education and skill development trainings
Maintaining Self-Care
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must have reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurance
Working understanding of harm reduction theory and trauma informed services
Applicable professional or life experience is preferred
Experience working with a diverse population
Ability to de-escalate stressful situations with participants dealing with trauma

Please send your resume to julie-kiehl@empowermentprogram.org

Master’s Level Therapist: Denver County Jail R.I.S.E Unit

Job Description: A Master’s level Behavioral Therapist conducts trauma education groups, basic intakes, comprehensive intakes (biopsychosocial assessments) and trauma assessments in a special 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.

RISE Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for:

Understanding and implementing the RISE Scope of Work and completing all required documentation
Facilitating and co-facilitating groups addressing trauma and substance use disorder with women incarcerated in Denver County Jail
Creating participant driven treatment and transition plans
Providing brief therapy, care management and transition planning services for women incarcerated in the Denver Count Jail
Administering informed consent forms, disclosure statements and assessments
Entering data in compliance with JBBS and OBH standards
Identifying and connecting participants with appropriate referrals to community mental health and supportive services providers
Understanding and implementing culturally responsive, gender-responsive, and trauma informed care

Other Responsibilities Include:

Attending all required meetings, including weekly clinical and housing team meetings
Obtaining all necessary and required supervision and training.
Maintaining Self-Care
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must hold a master’s degree in counseling, social work, or other mental health related field and be working towards licensure.
Must have reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurance.
Working understanding of harm reduction theory and trauma informed services
Experience working with a diverse population.

Please send your cover letter and resume to Julie Kiehl at julie-kiehl@empowermentprogram.org

On Call Part-Time Weekend Staff

The Empowerment Program provides health, housing, and employment and education services to women and transwomen who are involved in the criminal justice system or have been recently released from jail or prison, who are homeless, living with HIV/AIDS, mental illness, drug addiction or at risk for HIV infection. Our house is a confidentially located congregate living house for 18-22 women in Denver. This is a part time position providing weekend support Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm.. The rate of pay is minimum wage.

Essential Job Functions:

Maintain safety and security by monitoring all general access areas.
Enforce the house rules as outlined in the handbook.
Arm the security system each night at curfew and turn it off in the morning.
Notify the Housing Manager of maintenance or safety/security concerns.
Intervene in crises, respond to emergencies, and initiate action as required, including contact with emergency response systems.
Email significant events to the housing team and maintain daily logbook. .

Create and monitor daily chore assignments.

Job Requirements:

One year of direct residential experience, preferred.
Commitment to helping homeless and formerly homeless women to regain and maintain independence.
Those with a history of homelessness or involvement in the criminal justice system are encouraged to apply.
Strong written and verbal communication skills that allow you to maintain effective communication with staff and tenants.
Patience and ability to deescalate stressful, difficult situations.
Clear understanding of personal boundaries.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse types of people.
Proficiency with MS Word and Outlook.
QMAP, CPR/FA, and Mental Health 101 certification desired, but not required.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to perform a variety of household tasks including climbing stairs, moving throughout the house, and responding to emergencies.
Requires the ability to climb stairs, sitting, standing, bending, and possibly light lifting.

Please e-mail your resume to Lynn-Thayer@empowermentprogram.org

On Call Part-Time Night Staff

The Empowerment Program provides health, housing, and employment and education services to women and transwomen who are involved in the criminal justice system or have been recently released from jail or prison, who are homeless, living with HIV/AIDS, mental illness, drug addiction or at risk for HIV infection.

Our house is a confidentially located congregate living house for 18-22 women in Denver. This is a part time position providing overnight support from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. every other Saturday night and occasional fill in shifts. A private office and bed are provided. The rate of pay is minimum wage.

Essential Job Functions:

Maintain safety and security by monitoring all general access areas.
Enforce the house rules as outlined in the handbook.

Arm the security system each night at curfew and turn it off in the morning.
Notify the Housing Manager of maintenance or safety/security concerns.
Intervene in crises, respond to emergencies, and initiate action as required, including contact with emergency response systems.
Email significant events to the housing team and maintain daily logbook. .
Create and monitor daily chore assignments.

Job Requirements:

One year of direct residential experience, preferred.
Commitment to helping homeless and formerly homeless women to regain and maintain independence.
Those with a history of homelessness or involvement in the criminal justice system are encouraged to apply.

Strong written and verbal communication skills that allow you to maintain effective communication with staff and tenants.
Patience and ability to deescalate stressful, difficult situations.
Clear understanding of personal boundaries.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse types of people.
Proficiency with MS Word and Outlook.

QMAP, CPR/FA, and Mental Health 101 certification desired, but not required..

Physical Demands:

Must be able to perform a variety of household tasks including climbing stairs, moving throughout the house, and responding to emergencies.
Requires sitting, standing, bending, and possibly light lifting.

Minimum wage pay $14.77 an hour
No benefits as it is part-time

Please e-mail your resume to Lynn-Thayer@empowermentprogram.org

Care Manager for the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program

Job Description: Care Manager will provide trauma-informed, individualized, intensive supportive services to help ensure individuals being diverted from the criminal legal system are connected to needed behavioral health treatment, resources and supportive services. The Care Manager will work with other Empowerment staff, the Denver Police Department, and other community partners to empower individuals to break the cycles of incarceration, homelessness and instability.
LEAD Care Manager is responsible for:

Understanding and implementing the LEAD Scope of Work
Supportive, non-judgmental care management in which participants can explore their options and issues related to their involvement in the legal system; ranging from external obstacles such as poverty, to psychological obstacles such as long-term impacts of trauma
Completing individual program intakes, including initial assessment of needs and development of a comprehensive individualized service plan
Ongoing assessment of participant strengths and needs, including monitoring of the individualized service plan and re-evaluation every 6 months.
Referrals, navigation and linkage to internal and external support and treatment services, including temporary and long-term housing, employment-focused support and numerous other social, health and human service referrals
Transporting participants to behavioral and medical health appointments and supportive services
Meeting participants in the community to provide needed support and assistance
Accurately, timely and confidentially documenting participant progress and engagement through service plans, notes and follow up contacts

Other Responsibilities Include:

Attend meetings at Empowerment and with LEAD stakeholders
Attend continuing education and skill development trainings
Maintaining Self-Care
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must have reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurance
Working understanding of harm reduction theory and trauma informed services
Applicable professional or life experience is preferred
Experience working with a diverse population
Ability to de-escalate stressful situations with participants dealing with trauma

Please e-mail your resume to devin-richards@empowermentprogram.org

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