Overview
At Larimer County Department of Human Services, we strive to be responsive, provide timely resources in partnership with our community so individuals and families are healthy, supported, and safe. We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic staff member to join our Benefits and Community Support (BCS) Division as a Community Support Manager.The Community Support Manager over outreach activities leads and supports a team of Community Support Specialists who process eligibility for food assistance, medical assistance, and financial assistance, at various locations throughout Larimer County. This position manages the schedules and workflows of staff working at various sites and monitors the performance and activities of staff working in the field. The Community Support Manager over outreach is responsible for building and strengthening relationships with community partners to increase access for community members to receive assistance with their public benefits. <span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span> At Larimer County Department of Human Services, we strive to be responsive and provide timely resources in partnership with our community so individuals and families are healthy, supported, and safe. Join our team, apply today!Want to learn more about the meaningful work we do at the Human Services Department? Visit https://www.larimer.gov/humanservices
This is a hybrid position and requires at least one day/week in the office. You will be required to have adequate internet access and space for remote work. Larimer County provides a one-time remote work stipend to assist with equipment and office supply needs for remote workspaces. You must submit three professional references with valid contact information as part of this application.Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
- Overseeing the activities and personnel of food assistance, medical assistance, and financial assistance.
- Working with partner agencies to increase access to public benefits for community members
- Responsible for developing and implementing plans, priorities, procedures, and guidelines.
- Hiring, trains, and evaluates staff.
- Assigning and adjusting workloads to meet department deadlines and client needs.
- Reviewing case documentation and actions.
- Advising and assisting staff on problem cases, work methods, control systems, and interpretation and application of policies and procedures.
- Ensuring integrity, uniformity, and accuracy of benefits and policy application.
- Evaluating and ensuring program complaint and recommending automated system modifications.
- Analyzing, interpreting, and providing input regarding county and state program policies and procedures.
What we're looking for:
- Ability to engage and foster community partnerships with a variety of agencies and nonprofits
- Confidence in public speaking and presenting information to a diverse audience of community members, partners, and stakeholders
- Clearly establishes specific, measurable, reasonable expectations and goals for staff.
- Has strong written and verbal communication skills with staff and customers at all levels.
- Uses critical thinking and research to make appropriate decisions.
- Fosters teamwork among staff, setting tone, focus, and purpose.
- Addresses stress and conflict in appropriate ways.
- Works efficiently, uses problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Actively seeks professional development by working to obtain skills, qualifications, and experience necessary to do the job well.
- Has strong leadership abilities with inter - and intra-agency teams.
- Advocates for Larimer County Human Services positions on issues while maintaining rapport and credibility.
- Is a good steward of public resources.
Qualifications
All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required for a Community Support Specialist I will be eliminated from the process.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- One (1) year of supervisory experience required.
- Three (3) years of experience in eligibility and support programs or a directly related field required.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.
BenefitsHere’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.
Supplemental Information This hybrid position requires at least one in-office day per week and reliable internet for remote work. Larimer County provides an annual stipend for remote work expenses. The position will be based at one of the following locations:
- 1501 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO
- 2555 Midpoint Drive, Fort Collins, CO
- 200 Peridot Avenue, Loveland, CO
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing. All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed. Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
Benefits
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.
Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
- Short and Long Term Disability.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.
Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.