Applications due by May 17, 2024

The AgrAbility Program supports Colorado farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers with workshops and training courses supporting their well-being and successful business operations.  The program is funded in part by a grant from the U.S Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to provide information, education, and services to farmers, ranchers, agricultural workers and their families with disabilities, illnesses, or conditions. This unique collaboration promotes independence in production agriculture by helping workers find the help they need to begin, remain, or regain employment on their farm or ranch. Thanks to the Colorado AgrAbility project, Colorado farmers and ranchers engaged in production agriculture are able to continue working, despite a long term illness, permanent injury, aging issues or other physical challenges.  Click here to learn more:  https://goodwillcolorado.org/services/agrability/

Position Description

Pay:$60,000-65,000

This position is eligible for Daily Pay!  Work today, get paid today! We’ve partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Work Schedule:M-F, hours vary - Remote Work Opportunity!

This Full Time job is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings.  In addition, this position is eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Supervisor I, AgrAbility Program will develop, coordinate, and directs program activities for farmers/ranchers and/or their family members and/or individuals employed in the agriculture arena with intellectual, physical and/or developmental disabilities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages a caseload of farmers/ranchers and/or their family members and/or individuals employed in the agriculture arena consisting of all disability areas and coordinates the utilization of multiple healthcare related or agricultural related community agencies.
• Conducts assessments on participants involving the use of specialized knowledge and applications associated with social work, rehabilitation, psychology, or occupational therapy.
• Interviews farmer/rancher, their families, and other responsible individuals; assists in completing the application for services; collects basic data and obtains appropriate additional information from other agencies.
• Prepares or dictates case progress notes, after-site visit letters, site-visit narratives, and other reports concerning the participant's case.
• Develops, in cooperation with other staff, a plan of care for each individual participating in the program.
• Offers solutions to participants to mitigate or remove physical, environmental, and societal barriers that prevent participants from maintaining their independence and self-sufficiency. Provides resources for Behavioral Health when needed or requested.
• Coordinates inter-disciplinary team meetings to discuss cases concerning eligibility, support plans, progress, and possible changes in the service program.
• Monitors services to ensure that the terms of the authorization are being fulfilled by the vendor, to check on the quality of services, and to review participant’s progress.
• Identifies and develops relationships with community-based and government agencies that will be able to provide additional resources or aid in the purchase of adaptive technology for participants.
• Visits service agencies, attends meetings, and confers with subordinates to obtain additional information concerning community resources for persons with disabilities.
• Submits Rehabilitation Technology evaluations to the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation on an as-needed basis.
• Trains subordinates by providing information concerning case management practices, administrative rules and regulations, community resources, vendors, and programs.
• Develops and delivers educational workshops on topics relevant to farmers/ranchers, their families, outside professionals, and other interested parties.
• Markets the program to healthcare providers, agricultural producer organizations and individuals to provide education and increase program enrollment.
• Assists Education and Training Operations (ETO) Director and Goodwill of Colorado’s (GOC) Development Department in writing grant proposals that benefit the AgrAbility program.
• Meets or exceeds revenue goals while minimizing program expenses.
• Ensures that all program goals are met and affects changes as required. Actively participates in and contributes to the annual short-term and long-term strategic planning process.
• Submits monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required by GOC, Colorado State University and the National AgrAbility Project (NAP). Manages and is accountable for program data reporting including the design and coordination of data systems and procedures. Provides data outcomes for reporting of program performance through dashboards, Annual Statistical Reports (ASRs), etc., executive team, board members, stakeholders, and partners.
• Prepares and maintains accurate expenditure records.
• Exercises independent judgment in making decisions related to participant services; receives general supervision from the Director of Career Development Services.
• Oversees the management of the day-to-day operations of the AgrAbility Project.
• Performs any other duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
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.

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four (4)-year college or university and a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years related experience and/or training. A Master’s degree (M.A) is preferred.

Experience:

• Background and proven experience in human services, serving the disabled population, and/or occupational therapy is preferred.
• The incumbent must have current CPR certification.

Other:

• Communication Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to clearly communicate and represent Goodwill mission and values to both internal and external stakeholders. Ability to generate appropriate response to both internal and external audiences during crisis situations.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and program measurements. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and statistics relating to program data analysis.
• Critical Thinking Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Word processing software; MS Excel spreadsheet software; and Contact Management systems. MS PowerPoint and presentation creation skills required.
• Certificates and Licenses: A valid Colorado driver’s license without a history of violations is required*. The incumbent may be driving a Goodwill vehicle with consumers to events and work locations and is responsible for adhering to the organization’s safety and liability requirements.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly manages AgrAbility Interim manager, case manager(s), and intern(s) assigned to the program. Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The incumbent will spend half of the working hours in a general office environment and the other half on location. However, the incumbent may travel locations as needed and environmental conditions may vary while on location. The incumbent will travel approximately 50% of the time and occasional overnight travel is required.

*Per contract requirements with vehicle insurance provider: Qualified candidates must be 21 years of age and have no major traffic violations for previous 3 years (for driving/insurance purposes). Must have reliable transportation; must also be able to operate company vehicle.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses. 

Goodwill participates in E-Verify.  For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS:  888-897-7781 orwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify

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Physical Requirements
Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 780 – Supervisor I, AgrAbility Program Dept Number: 5019

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:
• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)
Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY
Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY
Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY
CARRYING:
Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY
Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY
Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY
PUSHING/PULLING - FREQUENTLY
REACHING:
Above Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY
At Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY
Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY
TWISTING - FREQUENTLY
BENDING - FREQUENTLY
KNEELING/CRAWLING - FREQUENTLY
SQUAT - FREQUENTLY
CLIMBING:
Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY
Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASIONALLY
HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY
VISION:
Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY
Visual, distant - FREQUENTLY
Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY
HANDS/FINGERS:
Simple grasping - FREQUENTLY
Fine Manipulation - FREQUENTLY
Repetitive Movements - FREQUENTLY
WALKING - FREQUENTLY
STANDING - FREQUENTLY
SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY
SPEAKING - FREQUENTLY
OTHER, please describe – FREQUENTLY – Driving and OCCASIONALLY required to taste or smell