New Job Snap E&T Supervisor In Colorado

Department Information

Work Unit:

The Division of Economic and Workforce Support is responsible for ongoing implementation of an array of Adult Financial Assistance Programs (Old Age Pension, State Burial Assistance, Aid to the Needy Disabled, Home Care Allowance, and Colorado Supplement), the Colorado Works Program, Colorado Refugee Services Program, Employment First and other workforce development services. Adult Financial Assistance programs provide a safety net for elderly and disabled indigent adults. Colorado Works is the State's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program; it is designed to assist participants to terminate their dependence on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work and marriage and to develop strategies and policies that focus on ensuring that participants are in work activities as soon as possible. The Colorado Works program, in its design, also promotes investment into capacity building and prevention work to strengthen families, provides for positive youth development and healthy relationships. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) provides federal resources to states for the implementation of employment and training programs that help SNAP recipients gain or improve in employment, in order to reduce dependency on SNAP, known as the SNAP E&T program. Colorado Refugee Services Program (CRSP) ensures the resettlement of refugees in Colorado and promotes their advancement toward self-sufficiency and long-term integration into U.S. culture. CRSP serves all ORR-eligible populations—refugees, asylees, Special Immigrant Visa holders, victims of severe trafficking, Cuban/Haitian parolees, unaccompanied refugee minors, and certain Ameriasians. CRSP contracts with community-based agencies to deliver holistic services, including employment, education, health, and case management programming.

The Division supervises county departments of human/social services and public and private partners in the administration of these programs and is responsible for assuring that all partners are complying with the terms of their policies and that they are in compliance with all Federal and State statutes and regulations. Division staff write policies and rules; train county staff on policies and procedures and effective case management skills; provide technical assistance to counties on systems issues and ongoing implementation; work with the General Assembly on legislative and fiscal initiatives affecting the county or partner’s operation of the programs; report to Federal government on implementation of Federal programs; monitor county performance in their implementation of the programs; and allocate Federal and State grant funds to the counties and partners for their use in implementing the program. The Division is the primary link between the county departments of human/social services and the Federal government on issues regarding welfare reform and disabled individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The Division also works closely with other Divisions and Offices within the Department, other State agencies, the General Assembly, the Governor’s Office and client advocacy organizations in the implementation of program design.

Description of Job

The supervisor will assist, oversee, and is responsible to the manager for the duties and activities of the program unit including:

• Program and process implementation to assure that counties and Third-Party Partners (program operators) are complying with Federal regulations, State statute and plans, CDHS State Board rules and regulations, and program operator plans and policies.
• Data system troubleshooting and modification.
• Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of program approaches and identifies avenues to improve practices of the counties.
• Provision of technical assistance and consultation to county staff,
• Legislative, rule, policy, and other types of changes and provides analysis and recommendations for same; and,
• Participation on task forces, committees or work groups to provide program guidance and clarification, provide input on policy and legislative issues that have direct impact on the program.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

9 years of progressive professional work experience implementing workforce development, human services, or similar programs.

OR

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment and four years of progressive professional work experience implementing
workforce development, human services, or similar programs.

Substitutions:

Additional appropriate education will substitution for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

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  At least (2) years of leadership experience that includes direct supervision of employees and the authority to make
• In-depth knowledge of program policies and county business processes gained through experience while employed in the Division of Adult Financial and Colorado Works within CDHS
• Five (5) years of experience supervising, designing, and implementing workforce development and employment services programs, including effectively cultivating and managing employer partnerships, with a proven track record achieved through innovation and leadership
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of federal Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program Employment and Training program regulations
• Considerable knowledge of national trends in research, legislation, and program innovations of workforce development programs is preferred.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of current trends in workforce development, such as vocational/educational training, labor market information, employment practices, and occupational and economic trends affecting clients and employers.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the organizational structure, functions, techniques, and procedures involved in the operation of an employment services program.
• Knowledge of skills assessment techniques and tools, customer engagement strategies, and case plan development;
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with internal and external organizations, county departments of social/human services, and community stakeholders to plan and execute program activities.
• Ability to develop new opportunities for cross-collaboration across programs and divisions and gain support for new initiatives.
• Ability to independently define program goals, objectives, risks, roles, and responsibilities.
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate program and administrative activities of a complex.
• Project management and/or change management certification

Conditions of Employment:

• Standard background check.

• This position may be required to travel as needed for offsite meetings, conferences and training.

• Occasionally travel to meetings throughout the state.

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

Supplemental Information

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

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  Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more

We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.

Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at [email protected] or call 1-800-929-0791.

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