Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

who seeks to create low-barrier engagement for Indigenous persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness by providing culturally-humble leadership of NAS' programmatic offerings and supervision of program staff.. The position oversees the facilitation of White Bison's Medicine Wheel and 12 Step program, and other cultural programming and facilitated groups that address historical and personal trauma, historical trauma, addiction and recovery, and promotes storytelling, traditions, language, and legacy from various Indigenous communities.. The Program Manager also maintains a knowledge of and serves as an internal resource and advocate for greater understanding of Indigenous customs, norms, healing practices, health disparities, intergenerational trauma, and institutionalization.. Oversees the facilitation of White Bison's, Medicine Wheel and 12 Step program, and other cultural programming that address historical and personal trauma, addiction and recovery, and storytelling, traditions, language, and legacy from various Indigenous communities.. Provides leadership regarding issues of homelessness, Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, Housing First, and other best practices.

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Program Manager I Denver, CO, USA
Req #1637 Thursday, February 15, 2024 The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves. The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Native American (NAS) Program Manager I who seeks to create low-barrier engagement for Indigenous persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness by providing culturally-humble leadership of NAS' programmatic offerings and supervision of program staff. Focuses on traditional principles and practices of recovery and healing for NAS clients who may have disabling conditions, and are experiencing the effects of addiction, trauma, and mental illness. Addresses and attends to the social and cultural needs of NAS clients, while also connecting them to concrete options for housing retention resources and improved health outcomes. The position oversees the facilitation of White Bison's Medicine Wheel and 12 Step program, and other cultural programming and facilitated groups that address historical and personal trauma, historical trauma, addiction and recovery, and promotes storytelling, traditions, language, and legacy from various Indigenous communities. NAS Program Manager works collaboratively with other teams within CCH as well as organizations in the Denver Metro area dedicated to serving Indigenous individuals and families. The position also works as a member of NAS to coordinate and deliver services and educate staff on Indigenous cultural humility and best practices. The Program Manager also maintains a knowledge of and serves as an internal resource and advocate for greater understanding of Indigenous customs, norms, healing practices, health disparities, intergenerational trauma, and institutionalization. This position is located at 2100 N. Broadway St., Denver, CO 80205 and reports to the Associate Director of Outreach and Engagement Services. Coalition Benefits In addition to the unique challenges and extraordinary rewards of our work, eligible Coalition employees enjoy a rich benefits package, including: Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We're proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage. Choice of dental insurance or discount plan. Vision insurance. Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses. Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage. Employee Assistance Program , a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members. Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting. Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year. The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire. Essential Job Functions Maintains current and complete COVID - 19 vaccination(s), as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities. Oversees the facilitation of White Bison's, Medicine Wheel and 12 Step program, and other cultural programming that address historical and personal trauma, addiction and recovery, and storytelling, traditions, language, and legacy from various Indigenous communities. Works as a member of NAS to coordinate and deliver services and educate staff on Indigenous cultural humility Recruits, hires, and trains all staff within designated programs/teams, providing resources, tools, professional development, leadership development and ongoing support in alignment with department goals. Conducts a minimum of bi-weekly supervision with all direct reports. Sets staff performance objectives to meet individual and department goals, as well as project requirements. Plans for and facilitates weekly meetings for designated programs/ teams to: provide organizational and resource updates; conduct group trainings; invite complex situation conferencing and resource sharing; solicit feedback; allow for staff debriefing, sharing, and peer-led education; and manage process improvements. Establishes, strengthens, and maintains relationships with internal and external partners, outside agencies, departments, stakeholders, referral sources, and other community homeless services organizations, which may include grantors and other funding sources and public entities involved in the issue of homelessness. Provides leadership regarding issues of homelessness, Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, Housing First, and other best practices. As requested, assists Director with department budget meetings, addresses errors with accounting and communicating budget updates and adjusting spending patterns to program staff. As requested, assists in the development and oversight of program budgets, grant applications, and project deliverables. Operates within a framework that promotes Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity across the organization including clients and staff. Implements quality improvement activities, providing oversight, implementation, documentation, and follow-up. Demonstrates core competency in EHR (Electronic Health Record), HMIS (Homeless Management Information System), and/or any other relevant databases or platforms and assures staff competency in documentation standards. Understands and follows the related policies and procedures of CCH. Assists with the preparation and analysis of assigned reports to all funding sources as required by Program Director or funder. Implements and oversees fidelity of the reporting systems and data tracking tools used by programs. Maintains a work environment that is marked by respect for others; that values equity and inclusiveness and builds workforce diversity; and that fosters cooperation and teamwork. Documents any interactions with clients in the appropriate database (for example: EHR/HMIS). Serves as an advocate and educator regarding best practices in serving persons who have complex needs and significant trauma histories who are experiencing homelessness. Is available as a resource to other service providers internally and in the community and represents these issues in a variety of public forums. Participates in the identification of unmet needs, program development and exploration of additional funding resources. Must be available by cell phone during all assigned shifts. Returns all emails and voicemails. Performs other duties as assigned. Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications Summary Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, psychology, counseling, international relations, or related field preferred. Experience may be substituted for education. Management and supervisory experience preferred. Significant experience and competence in working with Indigenous persons, families, communities, and Tribes preferred. WHERE A CANDIDATE IS PLACED IN THE COMPENSATION RANGE DEPENDS ON TOTAL RELEVENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law. Other details Job Family
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$60,770.00 Max Hiring Rate
$72,924.00 Denver, CO, USA Share this job: #J-18808-Ljbffr

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