Program Advisor

Program Advisor

Project Self Sufficiency of Northern Colorado

Ft. Collins/Greeley

Nonprofit, Full-time, Programs/Services

$22.40 - $36.00

Summary: The Advisor is a member of the program team and provides direct service to single parents enrolled in Project Self-Sufficiency's Selfpower Model. This position requires the ability to work effectively with diverse, low-income, single-parent families to set goals and build resources in 15 key areas measured on our Self-Sufficiency Matrix, with the ultimate objective of completion of education and career goals leading to living wage employment. The Advisor will also participate in the pre-screening process, selecting applicants who display readiness and commitment to the Selfpower Model.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Case management, motivational support, and solution-focused interventions
• Detailed documentation of case management progress and daily activities in a computer database environment
• Experience with outreach and referring to community resources based on applicant and participant needs while remaining current of new and changing resources. Collaborate with referral partnerships and partner agencies to provide exceptional support for participants.
• Ability to assess applicant program readiness and accomplish program participant goals and targets.
• Administer career exploration activities, and assist in narrowing career choices for the participant.
• Provide academic support in the areas of financial aid, academic planning, and scholarship support; provide employment services, including assistance with job searches, resume and cover letter development, and interview preparation
• Participate as required in Donor and Volunteer Appreciation events, fundraising events, and participant celebratory events

Education and Experience:

ADVISOR I: Bachelor's degree in Human Service field and 0-3 years of related experience. Relevant client direct case management experience may be substituted for the education on a case-by-case basis.

ADVISOR II: Bachelor's degree in Human Service field and 3+ years related experience, knowledge and skills or Master's degree in Human Service field and less than three years related experience, knowledge and skills. Relevant client direct case management experience may be substituted for the education on a case-by-case basis.

ADVISOR III: Bachelor's degree in Human Service field with 7+ years related experience, and/or Master's Degree with certifications/licensure and 3+ related experience, knowledge and skills. Relevant client direct case management experience may be substituted for the education on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits

Benefits package includes 401(K) with match; health, dental and vision insurance; Life and Disability Insurance; pro-rated PTO; and 10 paid holidays per year.

How to Apply

Applicants should carefully review the complete job description for full qualifications and duties. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter describing their reason for interest and key qualifications for the position, along with their resume, saved as one PDF file. Email the PDF to View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject line "Advisor Position." Submissions by any other methods will not be considered. Position is open until filled with interviews beginning in late October or early November.

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