2 Open Positions at Mi Casa Resource Center

Resumes may be mailed to:Mi Casa Resource CenterAttn: Human Resources360 Acoma St.Denver, CO 80223
Resumes may be emailed to:jobs@MiCasaResourceCenter.org

Case Manager
POSITION SUMMARYThe Case Manager is responsible for assisting participants to develop career plans and goals, with a focus on self-sufficiency and obtaining and retaining employment. Duties include providing case management to participants, administrative responsibilities, and program recruitment and outreach.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

Program Contribution

• Develop appropriate plans and goals for participants.
• Identify barriers and provide support to participants in gaining and obtaining better employment.
• Assist program participants in identifying services and resources available.
• Make referrals to appropriate service providers.
• Maximize potential of individuals to overcome environmental challenges.
• Integrate formal systems of care with primary care resources.

Evaluation

• Track data and prepare reports as necessary.
• Assists with evaluation of program outcomes, including data collection; provides information to Intake Specialist for input.
• Works with Career Team to make adjustment to programs to ensure greater effectiveness
  

Fundraising Support.

• Participates in fundraising events and fundraising efforts.
• Coordinates participants and employers to assist and attend specific events at Mi Casa Resource Center.
  

Administrative Support

• Maintain case files on all participants for up to twelve (12) months.
• Administer and track Support Service dollars through Statewide Strategic Use Fund (SSUF) grant.
• Attend weekly team status meeting to provide report on case management, identify and troubleshoot issues with team members.

Community Relations

• Conduct recruitment and outreach of participants.
• Conduct appropriate presentations for Community Based Organizations.
• Serves as a representative on other appropriate external committees or task forces dealing with client self-sufficiency issues.
• Contribute to and communicate with Career Development Team.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as needed.• Complete additional duties as assigned.
  

Other

• Serves as a liaison to Human Services Depts. and other CBOs representing the program and providing updates on a participants’ progress or status.
• Assists with graduation and other events.
• Contributes to team effort by attending all team meetings and staff meetings.
• Completes additional duties assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Services, Behavioral Science or a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Two years of case management experience. Minimum of two years experience working with low-income and diverse populations. Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheet and database management required. Knowledge of Denver Area Community Based Organizations.
Bilingual English/Spanish Required.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and/or weekends. The position requires a valid Colorado Drivers’ license and a good motor vehicle record.
Qualified candidates should demonstrate strengths in the following areas:

• Interpersonal Communication
• Maintaining confidentiality standards
• Strength-based approach
• Organization
• Self-motivation
  

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume by November 30, 2009 to Human Resources, jobs@MiCasaResourceCenter.org. For questions, please call (303) 573-1302.
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Part Time After-School Activity Instructors

Mi Casa Resource Center is seeking to hire responsible individuals over the age of 18 to lead after-school youth development activities for low-income children at Lake Middle School in northwest Denver.

Mi Casa is recruiting for three after-school activity instructors for the following clubs:
Financial literacy and entrepreneurship
Social justice/current events
Robotics

These positions are part-time. Applicants must be available Monday through Thursday 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pay is $15 per hour.

Applicants must be able to pass a background check. Prior experience working with youth is preferred. Spanish-speaking ability helpful but NOT required.

To apply for a position as after-school activity instructor, please send your resume and a statement of interest to Karen Fox, Director of Youth & Family Development, at 303-539-5658 or kfox@micasaresourcecenter.org.

Part Time Babysitter

Mi Casa Resource Center is seeking to hire a responsible individual over the age of 18 to care for children on Tuesday and Thursday evenings while their parents attend adult education classes at Lake Middle School in northwest Denver.

This position is part-time. Applicants must be available Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The pay is $12-$15 per hour depending on experience.

Applicants must be able to pass a background check. Prior experience working with youth is preferred. Spanish-speaking ability helpful but NOT required.

To apply for this position, please contact Karen Fox, Director of Youth & Family Development, at 303-539-5658 or kfox@micasaresourcecenter.org.

Manager, Contracted Programs - Goodwill Industries of Dever

New Job Posting from Goodwill Industries of Denver - Closing Date 12/18/09
Please note that we are accepting applications by the end of this week...rush. Qualified applications only to submit resume: Nlopez@goodwilldenver.org

Title: Manager, Contracted Programs
Reports To: Director of Youth Services
Division: Workforce Development
Department: Youth Services Programs
FLSA: Nonexempt

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensures that contract operations are in keeping with the latest research and best
practices in the field.
2. Provides regular and thorough program monitoring to provide for successful
implementation of all contracted programs as directed by the Director of Youth
Services through records reviews, reporting processes, staff meetings, direct
observation, and other strategies. Oversees contracts according to guidelines of the
individual contract.
3. Stays informed on any policy, procedure, or activities that affect the program.
4. Provides highest priority to the Youth Opportunity Services contract and staff
management.
5. Maintains records & thorough case notes of contracted programs in compliance with
Goodwill policy.
6. Recruits, trains, and supervise staff and ensures that their work is appropriate,
effective, and in compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and legal
requirements.
7. Develops and implements recognition events as is necessary for contracted
programs.
8. Develops one new expansion contract annually.
9. Oversees and manages relationships with partner organizations and ensures their
interactions with staff and program are appropriate, effective, and in compliance with
all applicable policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
10. Keeps the Director of Youth Services informed of unusual and/or crisis situations as
they arise.
11. Completes and submits all required monthly program reports, ensures completion of
monthly reports, and manages contracted programs within budget limitations.
12. Develops Memos of Understanding as required.
13. Serves as the representative of Goodwill Youth Services contracted programs in the
community and engages in community outreach, resource development, and
networking activities in order to grow and market the program.
14. Builds effective linkages and positive working relationships with community partners,
service providers, and collaborating agencies.
15. Works with Goodwill staff to successfully implement contracted programs.
16. Delivers presentations to businesses and community organizations as needed to
inform of contracted opportunities.
17. Constantly communicates with teachers, administrators and contractors to allow for
the success of the contracted program.
18. Works closely with Manager of Quality Assurance to oversee fiscal spending and
financial monitoring of contracts.
19. Participates in staff meetings.
20. Builds and maintains effective quality working relationships with internal and external customers. Acts with customers in mind and is dedicated to gaining their trust and meeting their expectations. Uses effective written and verbal communication. Uses good interpersonal skills treating everyone with dignity and respect. Immediately advises supervisor of significant and unexpected problems. Promotes and demonstrates teamwork and cooperation.
21. Completes assignments, projects, reports, and paperwork accurately and timely.
22. Safeguards all Goodwill property including donated goods. Reports any incidents of theft or unauthorized possession/removal of Goodwill property.
23. Follows all Goodwill policies and procedures. Follows safety rules and regulations. Acts safely at all times.
24. Supports the best elements of our corporate culture while making culture change.
Open to and supportive of new ideas and process improvement of systems and
procedures.
25. Drives on company business.
26. Works flexible schedules, overtime, weekends and holidays if required.
27. Performs other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Inside Environmental Conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily
from minor temperature changes. The noise level in the work environment is usually
quiet.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or
university and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelors degree in Social Work, or related field preferred.
Experience with volunteer/mentoring programs preferred. Excellent oral and written
communication skills. Computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet
Research. Must have the functional and technical skills to perform the duties and
responsibilities. Ability to work in a fast paced environment with frequent short
deadlines and regular instances of critical or unusual situations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must possess a current Colorado driver’s license.
Ability to drive on company business. Ability to be insured by organization's insurance carrier. Ability to pass a criminal background investigation.
Physical Requirements (Sedentary Work): Lifting and Carrying negligible pounds
constantly, up to 5 pounds frequently and 10 pounds occasionally to raise objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position requiring the use of the upper extremities and back muscles. Pushing and Pulling using the extremities to exert force in order to push, pull, draw, drag, haul or tug objects exerting a negligible amount of force constantly, up to 5 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds occasionally. Sitting in one location for an extended period of time. Walking and Standing occasionally. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and make fine discrimination in sound. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Visual Requirements: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform
activities such as operating office machines; preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; determining the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned.

Credit Union of Colorado - Human Resources Operations Manager

Posting this position for my Credit Union friends. Please ready and apply directly to Credit Union of Colorado. The link is provided at the bottom of this posting. HRPartner Consulting is not recruiting for this position. This is posted in kindness for the Credit Union.

Human Resources Operations Manager-Denver, CO

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer Release Date: 12/10/2009 Open Until Filled

Salary: $49,404 - $76,572 (Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience, skills and training)

Looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and positive individual to join our human resources team!

POSITION REPORTS TO: Vice President - Human Resources and Training

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: HR Operations Specialist

POSITION PURPOSE Designs, implements and administers competitive and cost-effective compensation and benefits programs. Responsible for management and maintenance of HRIS and payroll administration. Assumes responsibility for the effective research, evaluation, and establishment of compensation program, company-provide benefit package, and effective payroll processing and administration. Provides recommendations to Senior Management in establishing overall objectives, policies, and plans. Ensures activities are conducted in accordance with Credit Union policies and procedures and legal requirements. Assigns, directs, and appraises staff. Keeps Senior Management informed of significant problems and area activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

1. Assumes responsibility for the research, planning, development, and implementation of effective compensation, benefits and payroll policies and procedures.

2. Oversees and administers Credit Union reward and recognition programs.

3. Administers HRIS and training systems used to enhance management decision making and the effectiveness of human resources and training processes. Responsible for data integrity of systems. Manages the creation, analysis and reporting of Human Capital metrics.

4. Builds and maintains HR Intranet page and self-service tools.

5. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relations with all Credit Union personnel and management.

6. Establishes and maintains professional relations with compensation, benefits and payroll organizations/vendors, consultants, auditors, and other external contacts.

7. Effectively supervises staff, ensuring optimal performance.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelors degree in business, accounting, or related field, or equivalent experience and education.Certification a plus.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Thorough understanding of current policies, programs, and market best practices. Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations related to compensation, benefits, payroll and HRIS decisions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Seven years or more of progressive experience in compensation, payroll, benefits and HRIS. Credit Union/financial services industry experience a plus. Supervisory experience required. Expertise in human resources and payroll systems, such as ADP, Peoplesoft.

SKILLS/ABILITIES: Solid human relations skills.Demonstrated project management skills. Strong oral and written communication abilities.Solid analytical and technical skills. Excellent problem solving abilities. Able to use all related software applications. Ability to gather data, analysis and prepare reports. Good organizational and follow-through skills. Ability to plan, develop, and write policies and procedures. Ability to supervise and lead others. Good presentation skills. Good budget planning abilities.

To view the position and to apply; https://home.eease.com/recruit2/?id=480790&t=1