Colorado Nonprofit Association

Riparian Restoration and Monitoring Coordinator

RiversEdge West (REW) is the leading nonprofit working to protect the quality and ecological integrity of riparian (riverside) lands as an important means to promote the economic, social and cultural well-being of communities in the American West.  

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), an agency within the United States Department of the Interior, is responsible for sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Both REW and BLM have a vested interest in the restoration and ongoing stewardship of riparian lands.

Position Description: REW and the BLM have partnered to create the Riparian Restoration and Monitoring Coordinator position. The position will be responsible for coordinating riparian restoration and monitoring programs on lands managed by the BLM and other riparian areas along the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers in Western Colorado, aell as provide community outreach and education.  

The program will bring high quality restoration and best management practices to riparian lands to benefit fish and wildlife habitat, improve river function, enhance recreational and agricultural uses, and foster partnerships and collaboration. The role also requires ensuring that all project initiatives and restoration efforts are in alignment with the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) resource management plan(s), adhering to federal guidelines and contributing to long-term land stewardship goals.  

This position may help develop a joint monitoring program with REW and the BLM and assist with stewardship efforts in two NCAs. 

The position will be located in Grand Junction, Colorado and will require travel throughout Mesa and Delta Counties. Some fieldwork locations may require rafting and camping. Office work will be split between REW and the BLM office locations. The incumbent is expected to work closely with BLM and partner personnel in the region, with direct supervision provided by REW.  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with REW and the BLM to assist with planning and execution of riparian restoration projects within the Desert Rivers Collaborative (DRC), including areas within the NCAs
• Coordinate with REW and the BLM to assist with planning and overseeing the monitoring of riparian areas within the Desert Rivers Collaborative (DRC), including areas within the NCAs
• Work directly with the BLM, in coordination with REW, to oversee the maintenance of riparian areas within the NCAs, including coordination with local conservation corps and contractors
• Work collaboratively with REW and the BLM on joint fundraising for monitoring and maintenance needs
• Assist with grant management including budget tracking, meeting deliverables and reporting
• Assist the BLM with NEPA document preparation and environmental analysis
• Assist REW staff with DRC coordination including organizing partnership meetings and workshops, and presenting at community education events
• Help organize and/or lead sessions at REW’s biennial conference and workshop series
• Assist with volunteer events, river education, and river surveys in coordination with REW and the BLM
• This position may help with training, leading, and managing seasonal monitoring interns.
• Develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with DRC partners and stakeholders, conservation groups, other agency personnel and other resource professionals

Time Spent on Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Restoration and Maintenance Coordination = 40%
• Monitoring Coordination = 30%
• Partnership Coordination and Community Education = 20%
• Compiling Monitoring Data = 5%
• Assisting with NEPA Preparation = 5%

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (M.S. preferred) in conservation or related natural resource discipline
• Practical understanding of river and riparian systems, ecology, and land management
• Knowledge of Colorado flora and fauna in arid/semi-arid and riparian communities
• Project management experience in ecological restoration and monitoring
• Knowledge of NEPA policies and processes
• Proficient with MS office and ESRI products including ArcMap and Field Maps
• Ability and desire to work with a diverse group of people including state, federal, and non-governmental resource professionals, and other community representatives and stakeholders
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Valid state driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the landscape on a regular basis, often to remote locations in inclement weather or adverse conditions
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate project needs including travel and working some weekends
• Current or willingness to obtain Wilderness First Aid Certification
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Ability to hike, raft and work in adverse weather conditions
• Willingness to perform administrative work in a controlled environment/office setting

Refugee Sponsorship Program Navigator

About CWS

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone’s life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you’re in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children … implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America … or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications – you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home. 

Purpose

The CSPR Navigator is part of a team providing virtual assistance to Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-eligible refugee and migrant populations, including Cuban and Haitian entrants, Ukrainian humanitarian parolees, Afghan SIVs, and other qualified newcomers. The CSPR Navigator will work primarily with refugees arriving through Virtual Reception and Placement (VRP) and Welcome Corps, completing virtual intake and assessments to determine program eligibility, developing a service plan and acting as a resource to Private Sponsor Groups and the VRP team regarding appropriate benefits and resources in Colorado. The Navigator provides trauma-informed and client-centered services to support individual refugee needs, offering a range of educational, financial, medical, social, vocational, and other services and resources as appropriate based on refugee need and eligibility. The CSPR Navigator is a hybrid position, based out of the CWS Fort Collins office with a minimum of 2 days in office, and is part of a team providing services remotely to ORR-eligible clients throughout the State of Colorado. The Navigator will work directly with incoming families, with the support of an interpreter as needed, and will be required to complete a background check, confidentiality agreement, and training modules, treating all individuals with compassion, understanding, and respect. Spanish language ability is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management to a caseload of ORR-eligible immigrants and refugees.
• Ensure the best possible service experience for each client, providing appropriate support, resources, and referrals to connect ORR-eligible newcomers with benefits and resources.
• Conduct intake interviews and assessments for Cuban-Haitian entrants, Ukrainian parolees, Afghan SIVs, and other refugee and immigrant newcomers to determine RCA eligibility.
• Provide appropriate and timely referrals to ensure ORR-eligible clients are connected to human assistance programs, educational resources, housing support, and other programs to assist with long-term self-sufficiency.
• Assist ORR-eligible clients to access health and mental health resources, employment and job support, and immigration legal services by assessing and evaluating each refugees’ distinct needs.
• Support eligible clients with RCA cash assistance distribution and tracking; provide donations and other forms of assistance, as needed.
• Regularly connect with local services providers, community-based organizations, and other agencies throughout the State of Colorado to ensure that ORR-eligible clients are provided the basic tools necessary to meet their established short-term goals and objectives.
• Work regularly with co-sponsors, faith-based, and community groups to support the successful resettlement of eligible clients as well as work primarily with VRP and Welcome Corps.
• Provide training, guidance, and resources to co-sponsors assisting eligible clients statewide, in a virtual capacity.
• Assess and monitor RCA client progress at regular intervals to ensure progress on goals is made, designated resources are maximized and modify initial resettlement plans and other case file documents as required.
• Ensure compliance with case file management and reporting requirements, including timely data entry in hard-copy files and databases.
• Manage and use DocuSign and other online platforms to ensure confidential data transfers.
• Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities and fully engage as a member of the team.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 year’s experience working with refugees or immigrants, and previous case management experience preferred.
• Experience with data tracking and case file documentation preferred.

Other Skills:

• Strongly preferred that candidates are bilingual in English/Spanish.
• The successful candidate must be computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word and Excel),
• DocuSign, and internet applications.
• Ability to utilize communication platforms and provide virtual case management required.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment, with compassion and respect for diverse populations required.

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS’ Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.

Special Requirements

• The CRSP Navigator is a hybrid position, based out of the CWS Fort Collins office with a minimum of 2 days in office.
• position is open until filled please apply by September 30th

CWS is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Youth Engagement Coordinator

Rise Above CO: Youth Engagement Coordinator  

Position Description | September 2024  

Organization Background

Rise Above Colorado is a substance misuse prevention organization that measurably impacts teen perceptions and attitudes about the risks of substance misuse to help youth make empowered, healthy choices. Our vision is to empower teens to lead a life free of substance misuse and addiction.  

Rise Above Colorado implements prevention strategies targeted for youth aged 12-17 to measurably impact attitudes (e.g. perception of harm, perception of peer use, etc.), knowledge (e.g. appropriate and inappropriate use of Rx drugs, teen brain science, etc.), and skills (e.g. media literacy, health decision-making, refusal skills, etc.).  Rise Above Colorado achieves these objectives through direct-to-youth communications, peer-to-peer engagement and resource delivery by youth-serving partner organizations.  

Position Overview

Rise Above Colorado, in collaboration with a variety of partners, is continuing its work related to youth civic engagement and positive community change efforts. With a focus on youth and adult partnerships, the Youth Engagement Coordinator will build upon new and existing relationships with youth and the adults who serve them to build capacity and improve outcomes through new and continued work within existing youth councils and other prevention initiatives to amplify youth voice and agency across the state.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Position Reports to: Manager of Youth Engagement  

Lead Implementer (Denver Metro) (65%)  

● Leads and supports implementation of prevention efforts within our Denver
partnerships: 

○ Leads and supports the work of Denver partner facilitators (adults), leads and supports the work of Denver Teen Action Council (youth), manages the progress of youth & adult partnerships towards grant deliverables 

● Leads and supports direct-to-youth implementation of Rise Above Colorado and Denver partner prevention resources across Denver Public Schools 

● Leads and supports youth engagement capacity building efforts using both in-person and virtual engagement methods 

● Collaborates with the Director of Prevention Education & Manager of Youth Engagement to build strategy and vision for implementation and capacity building  

Youth Engagement (Statewide) (20%)

● With Manager of Youth Engagement, supports TAC activities and events.  

● Engages in the training and facilitation of RAC educational resources with partners and direct to youth 

● Engages in and amplifies campaign efforts with partners and direct to youth.  

○ Expands Rise Above Colorado’s campaigns (FYWWG campaigns, Sticker Design Contest outreach, etc.) 

● Engages and improves our direct-to-youth reach online (i.e. website content revisions, social & digital media postings, etc.) 

Research & Analysis (5%)

● Reviews literature and participates in relevant forums to stay current on research and best practice in youth substance misuse prevention and Positive Youth Development, particularly for the Colorado landscape 

● Shares relevant research, data and other information to inform RAC programs and activities, including effective prevention strategies being utilized in Constellation communities  

● Engages in Positive Youth Development (PYD) trainings and capacity building 

Other (10%)

● Supports RAC’s commitment to Culturally and Linguistic Appropriate Service (CLAS) and Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) efforts; supports in identifying on-going translation needs and revision of resources and materials  

● Applies RAC Strategic Framework goals and objectives to duties  

● Represents RAC on statewide and/or community committees, programs and boards that have a clear focus on teen substance misuse prevention and PYD  

● Positions RAC as statewide experts on youth substance misuse prevention and promotes RAC technical expertise, including PYD, to other youth serving organizations  

● Supports overall growth, development, and success of RAC 

● Attends annual Shared Risk and Protective Factor (SRPF) conference in Keystone, CO  

● Attends Teen Action Council (TAC) meetings in Denver; 4 weekends per calendar year 

● Fulfills job duties & responsibilities in a hybrid work environment (roughly 50% in-person, 50% remote) 

Qualifications  

● 1-3 years of similar experience with demonstrated success in youth engagement, including direct experience leading and coordinating youth groups or programs 

● Knowledge of and experience with Positive Youth Development (PYD) approach a plus  

● ​​Relevant degree or equivalent professional training a plus  

● Excellent communication and presentation skills, including strong editorial writing experience  

● Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with people at all levels of an organization, including agency directors, program staff, and teens  

● Must be able to work independently and as a collaborative team member  

● Periodic statewide travel expected, as is working occasional evenings and weekends; candidate will need to provide a vehicle for work travel within three hours driving distance (mileage reimbursed)   

Program Coordinator Meals On Wheels (Full and Part Time Positions Available)

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL?
Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOAC creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serve—our programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. Volunteers of America recognizes the senior who needs assistance with her grocery shopping in Fort Collins, and the student in Aurora who has never been to summer camp. We support Denver’s homeless veterans who have been underserved, and prepare preschoolers challenged by poverty to be successful in elementary school and beyond. Wherever we go we engage faith, relationship-building, and volunteers to lift-up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.

JOB SUMMARY

This position works in collaboration with the Volunteers of America staff, volunteers, and other designated outside agencies to provide meal service to at-risk seniors who live independently. This person will use resources to connect seniors to services needed through referral to vetted services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes trusting relations with coworkers, peers, and program participants.
• Actively works cooperatively and collaborates with members of the team to serve program participants in a comprehensive, effective, and caring way.
• Maintains a caseload of 400- 500 clients by providing intake services, reassessments, and ongoing referral services.
• Maintains and ensures confidentiality of all program participant information.
• Schedules weekly home visits to program participants; coordinating service plans, preparing corresponding paperwork, documentation and follow- up on client progress.
• Handle crisis situations in a calm and professional manner, takes appropriate action and reports critical incidents as required.
• Resolves customer concerns, issue credits and reschedule deliveries as needed.
• Assumes MOW Volunteer Specialist responsibilities as needed, providing direction, coordination, and consultation for volunteer functions within the Meals on wheels program.
• Prepares and maintains reporting sheets, site logs, waiting list and end of the month reports.
• Attends and participate in staff meetings, trainings, seminars, and resource fairs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in gerontology or related human service field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgement and participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Own transportation, valid Colorado driver’s license and state –mandated automobile insurance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess an ability to listen effectively and respond creatively to program participant issues.
• Fluent in Spanish preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledgeable about available service programs for seniors in program service areas.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft office.
• Poise and diplomacy in contact with the agency, clients, donors, other service providers and all regulatory agencies and funding sources.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to answer a high volume of telephone calls.
• Deliver meals to clients as needed and may need to lift up to 25 lbs. repeatedly during deliveries.
• Travel utilizing personal vehicle may be required.
• Extended periods of sitting at a desk may be required.
• The noise level is usually low to moderate.

POSITION TYPE Fulltime: Hourly/Non-Exempt

PAY RANGE: $18.29/hr. – $19.00/hr.

EXPECTED HOURS TO WORK

• Monday – Friday 8:00am- 4:30 pm and designated holidays.
• Evening and/or weekend hours may be required based on program events or assigned job duties.