+--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Length: | Term of positions is 36 weeks; | | | full-time 40 hrs/wk | |   | | | |   | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Location: | Remote | | | | |   |   | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Living Allowance: | $450 /week | | | | |   |   | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | AmeriCorps Award: | Position is eligible for an | | | AmeriCorps education award upon | |   | successful completion of the | | | program. Value of education award is | |   | $4,336.50 (pre-tax). | | | | | |   | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Start Date: |  11/30/2020 | | | | |   |   | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Application Due Date: | Preference given to applicants that | | | submit application by November 6th | |   | | | |   | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+ | Title of Position | COVID Containment Response | | | AmeriCorps Member | |   | | | |   | +--------------------------------------+--------------------------------------+

POSITION DETAILS

Stewards Individual Placement Program (Stewards) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health.

Stewards, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), are seeking members who will support the COVID-19 response efforts in Colorado. AmeriCorps members may serve in multiple roles as needed, including (but not limited to) contact tracer, case investigator, resource coordinator, and may assist with other COVID-19 containment response efforts as outbreaks and demands for containment efforts fluctuate. In addition to serving at CDPHE, AmeriCorps members may support other nonprofit organizations or government agencies supporting Colorado’s most vulnerable populations who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Complete COVID-19 Containment Response Corps duties as assigned by your CDPHE Host Site Supervisor. This may include: calling people with positive or negative test results, calling newly diagnosed cases to collect contacts, providing contacts with approved information about isolation and quarantine procedures, and if appropriate, referring them to testing according to protocol, following up with individuals after 14 days of quarantine, etc.
• Communicate with contacts in a professional and empathetic manner maintaining emotional and cultural awareness. Establish a good rapport with cases, contacts, and all clients
• Follow a set script to inform contacts about the importance of isolation or quarantine and what to do if symptoms are present or develop
• Protect and maintain individuals’ privacy and confidentiality
• Assist with roles such as case investigator, contact tracer, resource navigator or other tasks to meet the needs of the community and ensure an efficient and cohesive team 
• Other COVID-19 containment response duties as assigned by your CDPHE Supervisor
• Accurately record quality data and report any mishaps
• Commit to complete your term of service
• Participate in on-going training and events as required and requested by CDPHE and/or AmeriCorps.
• Participate in three National Days of Service

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Be willing to provide direct services, strengthen the community or build the capacity of the organization as described in the position description. 
• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national or a lawful permanent resident alien of the U.S.
• High school diploma or GED required; must be at least 18 years old. 
• Pass required criminal background checks, including a National Sex Offender Website search, to serve with at-risk or vulnerable populations. AmeriCorps service is contingent on passing these background checks. If background checks have not been resolved by the conclusion of a member’s training, they will be placed on administrative hold until they meet the clearance threshold.
• Be willing and able to complete 1200 required hours of service by September 30, 2021.
• English fluency, with clear and concise communication skills. Fluency in a second or multiple languages could be an advantage.
• Ability to think critically when speaking with clients to determine their correct set of needs
• Must be able to work remotely, including access to a home office or other space that would afford a professional, quiet, private space from which to work. Due to the confidentiality required when working with people’s personal health information, the work cannot be completed in a public space.
• Internet connection preferred, but a hotspot can be provided on a case-by-case basis.
• Proficiency with computers and data entry into electronic tracking systems.
• THIS IS A FULL-TIME AMERICORPS POSITION. MUST BE ABLE TO SERVE A TOTAL OF 40 HOURS PER WEEK.  DAYS AND HOURS MAY RANGE FROM MONDAY TO SUNDAY AND FROM 9AM TO 7PM MOUNTAIN TIME. Schedule will be determined by the host site’s needs. The host site recognizes that all state holidays will be treated with the same expectation as working on the weekends. Those that are scheduled to work and make calls, will still be expected to work. All regularly scheduled meetings will be cancelled on state holidays.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to exhibit a professional, positive attitude, sound judgement and independent work ethic
• Ability to show empathy to distressed individuals and excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with people of diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, age, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds during a time of crisis and distress
• Solutions-oriented mind-set and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and self-motivate
• Experience navigating computer systems and ability to comply with data integrity and security policies, safeguarding all personal identifiable information
• Technological resiliency and a willingness to learn multiple new systems and platforms simultaneously

BENEFITS:

• Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $4,336.50 (pre-tax).
  • For members at least 55 years of age, ability to transfer ed award to a child, step-child, foster-child, grandchild, or step-grandchild
• Living Allowance: $450/week (pre-tax)
• Forbearance and accrued interest payment for eligible student loans: See herefor more details 
• Child Care assistance, if eligible: See here for more details and eligibility requirements
• Professional Development, an extensive Alumni network
• For more information about benefits see our FAQ

TRAINING PROVIDED: Conservation Legacy and CDPHE will provide a virtual three-week member orientation and training. The host site training will cover all the duties of the role as well as expand members’ knowledge of public health, contact tracing and other COVID containment duties. The training period will include daily online training modules which members will need to complete before being cleared to start COVID containment work.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are not a resident of Colorado, apply on-line at: https://stewardslegacy.org/open-positions.  In addition to your resume, please submit a one-page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position. 

If you are a resident of Colorado, please apply at https://crcamerica.org/asn/.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact Matt Cottam – Program Coordinator mcottam@conservationlegacy.org

 Stewards Individual Placements does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

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