POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Community College of Aurora

Center for Workforce Development

Position Announcement

Position #23015 

Position Title:             Assistant Coordinator – Arapahoe County

TANF & Program

Reports To:                Director

Position Status:           Full-time, Exempt Professional/Technical

Basic Functions: Under the direction of the Program Director, the Assistant Coordinator assists in the project management of the Arapahoe County TANF program including: staff and faculty supervisor, client assessment, case management and project report creation and maintenance.  

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and provide initial approval for tuition reimbursement equaling approximately $200,000
• Coordinate and monitor Arapahoe County TANF case load to exceed contract expectations to earn incentives totaling $40,000
• Approve and administer support services up to $7,000
• Provide supervision and guidance for two (2) full time employees
• Provide  support and assistance to ten (10) instructors
• Practices and enforces compliance with federal, state, and county welfare legislation and city and county contracts.
• Supervises case management staff positions.
• Coordinates case management team and regular reporting requirements.
• Coordinates with other program departments.
• Participates in selection and hiring of new department staff.
• Provides training for case managers.
• Perform weekly case audits; prepare report to include areas of development and/or highlight areas of efficiency.
• Supervise and design the implementation of Job Workshops.
• Directs use and utilizes computerized data systems for case management.
• Leads trouble-shooting and communication related to case management requirements and services.
• Attends county meetings and contract meetings.
• Stays abreast of advances and changes in county policies and procedures.
• Maintains moderate caseload, provides services and referrals.
• Tracks and reports attendance and compliance of participants.
• Attends all staff meetings, and program supervisor meetings.
• Facilitates case management team meetings.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with private, public, and non-profit sectors.  Represents CCA to employers, funders, community-based organizations, and workforce development partners.
• Contribute to the Community College of Aurora’s strategic goals. Collaborate with other college departments.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Experience working in a social services, case management, counseling, or related field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Programs as well as the ability to transfer knowledge to existing program database.

Preferred Qualifications

• Availability to work some evenings and Saturdays.
• Bilingual and bi-literate in Spanish and English
• Preferred experience working within a county social services system or familiarity within a related industry of human services.
• Familiarity with community resources.
• Knowledge of case management practices such as client assessment, client counseling, barrier assessment, and career development.
• Experience working in marketing or sales for social services or related industry.
• Experience in a management or leadership position.

CONTRACT SPECIFICS & SALARY RANGE:  Professional/Technical position.  Salary is commensurate with education and experience and in accordance with the 2008-2009 Administrative Salary Schedule.  Salary range is mid $ 30 s to low $ 40 s per year.  CCA offers a competitive fringe benefit program including retirement, health, dental and life insurance.  Leave benefits and holidays are also included. 

ANTICIPATED START DATE:  March 2008

APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply, send a letter of application addressing the position requirements, a professional resume, and the names of three references with their contact information, to:

E-mail:              HR@CCAurora.edu  Note:  E-mailed applications are preferred.

            Fax:                  303-360-4772

            US Mail:           Debbie Irvine, Human Resources

                                    Community College of Aurora

                                    16000 E. CentreTech Parkway

                                    Aurora, Colorado  80011-9036

Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement on any material or fact or thing in his/her application material is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, Colorado Revised Statutes, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIAL:  Position is open until filled.  Priority consideration will be given to those applicants who submit their material by February 1, 2008.  Application material will be reviewed immediately. Call 303-360-4823 with questions regarding the application process.

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Final candidate/s will be subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate/s will be required to submit official transcripts.
• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits.  For more information, visit www.copera.org.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Community College of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability in the admission, access, treatment or employment practices or in its programs or activities as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504, Age Discrimination Act, and Title II of the ADA.  Written inquiries may be referred to Debbie Irvine, 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A201, Aurora, CO 80011-9036.