Led by the United Way of Southwest Colorado, Team UP AmeriCorps places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Southwest Colorado. Through collaborative service, Team UP AmeriCorps members develop their own professional skills and passions, expand effectiveness of southwest Colorado organizations, and ultimately support people to thrive. Each Team UP AmeriCorps member serves directly at a non-profit, school, or government agency called their Host Site. Members serving at different Host Sites are all part of the Team UP AmeriCorps member cohort; the cohort meets periodically to connect, learn, and build community together. Members are placed at Host Sites based on their specific skills and interests, as well as their desired location of service. We have both Full- and Part-time positions in a variety of focus areas. All positions require a motivated individual that is committed to improving the well-being of community members in beautiful southwest Colorado. Position focus areas include, but are not limited to: youth development, restorative justice, immigrant resource navigation, economic mobility, housing security, social emotional learning, and early childhood education. To view the full position description and see other available positions, visit https://teamup-swco.org/open-positions/. United Way values the diversity of our community. In principle and in practice the diverse nature of our board, staff, and volunteers is recognized as one of our best assets. We respect each individual’s unique gifts and prohibit unfair or discriminatory practices against anyone because of age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and any other protected category.
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Member Duties : The primary role of the Basic Needs Case Manager is to use a trauma informed lens to offer and coordinate services to a population of Fort Lewis College students who face homelessness, housing-insecurity, food-insecurity, and other basic needs barriers to their success. This position uses an equity-based framework to assist students in accessing resources essential for increasing their persistence and their student success. The Basic Needs Case Manager develops action plans with clients and works collaboratively with the wellness team to provide case management support, ensuring students are connected with appropriate resources and has a coordinated care plan for their personal and academic success. The Basic Needs Case Manager also supports the campus food pantry programs, including a weekly mobile farm stand, a pilot sliding-scale CSA for Fort Lewis College staff/faculty, and conducting outreach about SNAP, Medicaid, and other federal benefits.
Program Benefits : Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Hunger , Education , Health , Housing .
Hunger , Education , Health , Housing .
Skills :
None
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Team UP - Basic Needs Case Manager
Program Start/End Date
09/07/2023 - 08/31/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
COLORADO
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 06/27/2023 To 12/31/2023
Contact
Lindsay Luttrell
1315 Main Avenue
Durango CO 81301
9702479444
lindsayl@unitedway-swco.org
Listing ID
119606
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