Description

　　Applications Due By Friday, January 26, 2024

　　Pay: $55,000 - $60,000 yearly

　　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.

　　Job Location: Federal Bldg - Denver

　　Work Schedule/Work Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30p, Some overnights, some evenings, some weekends

　　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.

　　Position Description

　　OBJECTIVE:

　　The FarmAble Program Supervisor oversees the coordination of program activities designed to assist veteran and underserved farmers and ranchers in Colorado with obtaining USDA resources and loans through the provision of technical assistance (TA), training, supportive services, outreach, and relationship-building in order to operate successful and sustainable farms and ranches.

　　KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

　　• Responsible for meeting all program outcomes by providing information to underserved farmers and ranchers through the provision of information on farm economics and access to USDA programs through live presentations, online learning, podcasts, and Veteran Servicing Organization (VSO) based newsletters.

　　• Coordinates interviews with farmers/ranchers, their families, and other responsible individuals; assists in completing the application for services; collects basic data and obtains appropriate additional information from other agencies.

　　• Responsible for scheduling, hosting & presenting to farmers and ranchers multiple financial literacy workshops during the year.

　　• Provides intensive one-on-one technical assistance and mentoring on USDA programs.

　　• Assists underserved, military veteran farmers and ranchers, including beginning farmers and ranchers in owning and operating successful farms and ranches.

　　• Provides services that assist in improving participation among underserved or military veteran farmers and ranchers in USDA programs.

　　• Builds relationships between current and prospective farmers and ranchers who are underserved or military veterans and USDA’s local, state, regional, and National offices.

　　• Works closely with the AgrAbility program and Colorado State University Extension to cross-refer participants to maximize services.

　　• Participates in the FarmAble team meetings.

　　• Identifies and develops relationships with community-based and governmental agencies. Collaborates with community organizations and agencies to promote and obtain additional resources and referrals for the FarmAble program.

　　• Assists with drafting reports required by Goodwill and the USDA that detail program outcomes.

　　• Exercises independent judgment in making decisions related to FarmAble services; receives general supervision from the Program Supervisor.

　　• The individual in this position will facilitate teamwork, track programs, and support the evaluation and reporting of program investments. They must be able to perform work and solve problems independently.

　　• Must have designated workspace and discipline to work independently from a home office. A high-speed home internet connection is required.

　　• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

　　Supervision responsibilities: 1 Program Specialist

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Master’s degree (M.A.) from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years related experience and/or training in rehabilitative counseling, vocational counseling, occupational or physical therapy, health care services, or a related field of disability services is required.

　　Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in the above or a related field is required. Background and proven experience in human services and/or serving the disabled and/or rural population is preferred. Candidates with agricultural degrees will be considered with relevant experience. Experience in lieu of education may be considered.

　　First aid and CPR certification are mandatory.

　　Understands and implements proper safety protocol associated with the intellectual or developmentally disabled population.

　　Demonstrated computer literacy, including experience working with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Teams.

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

　　Occasional overnight stays throughout Colorado, and out of state for continuing education.

　　Spanish language proficiency preferred.

　　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 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

　　We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

　　Physical Requirements

　　Attachment to Job Description

　　Position: 678 – Supervisor, FarmAble Program Dept Number: 5019

　　(This information is required to ensure compliance with various workplace regulations. Please identify each physical activity required in the performance of this position using the guide below)

　　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 - OCCASSIONALLY

　　• Moderate: 15-44 lbs. - OCCASSIONALLY

　　• Light: 14 lbs. & under - FREQUENTLY

　　CARRYING:

　　• Heavy: 45 lbs. & over - OCCASSIONALLY

　　• Moderate: 15-44 lbs. - OCCASSIONALLY

　　• Light: 14 lbs. & under - FREQUENTLY

　　PUSHING/PULLING - OCCASSIONALLY

　　REACHING:

　　• Above Shoulder - OCCASSIONALLY

　　• At Shoulder - OCCASSIONALLY

　　• Below Shoulder - OCCASSIONALLY

　　TWISTING - OCCASSIONALLY

　　BENDING - OCCASSIONALLY

　　KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASSIONALLY

　　SQUAT - OCCASSIONALLY

　　CLIMBING:

　　• Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASSIONALLY

　　• Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASSIONALLY

　　HEARING - CONTINUALY

　　VISION:

　　• Visual, close - FREQUENTLY

　　• Visual, distant - FREQUENTLY

　　• Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY

　　HANDS/FINGERS:

　　• Simple grasping - OCCASSIONALLY

　　• Fine Manipulation - FREQUENTLY

　　• Repetitive Movements - FREQUENTLY

　　WALKING - FREQUENTLY

　　STANDING - FREQUENTLY

　　SITTING - FREQUENTLY

　　SPEAKING - CONTINUALY

　　OTHER, please describe – drive on company business

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)