Mesa County Department of Human Services
DISABILITYPROGRAMNAVIGATOR
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“DISABILITY PROGRAM NAVIGATOR at Mesa County Department of Human Services. Skills: Disability Program Navigation, Community Outreach, Navigation & Referral, Eligibility Assistance, Career Navigation, Application Support, Case Coordination, Collaboration, Training and Technical Assistance, Data, Reporting, and Compliance. Community Outreach. Navigation & Referral”
What You'll Achieve.
increase awareness and access to the DPN program.; Connect job seekers with disabilities to appropriate WFC, DVR, and community-based resources.; Help customers understand the DVR eligibility process, service provision, and required documentation.; Provide career interest considerations and opportunities to increase individuals with disabilities access to workforce services; Assist customers in gathering required documentation and data for DVR or WFC program eligibility, which may support the development of employment plans.; increase co-enrollments and track participant progress.; decrease duplication and expand opportunities for the "braiding" of resources.; Provide disability resources to employers, including ADA accommodation resources and strategies to decrease the stigma of hiring disabled job seekers.
Industry & Context.
This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 20 pounds., Work is generally confined to a standard office environment., While performing the essential functions of this job conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, mists, gasses, and poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or the skin., Employee may be exposed to disease of known or unknown origin, blood-borne pathogens, body fluids and tissue, the threat of direct or indirect violence/conflict by other individuals, and other unanticipated circumstances associated with the position., Employees on occasion encounter unsanitary conditions in the home of the program participant.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Nice to Have
experience in social work, career counseling, human resources, or any field that requires collaboration, regulatory compliance and person-centered service delivery.
What You'll Do.
Navigation & Referral
Eligibility Assistance
Dual-Enrollment Management
Inter-Agency Consultation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work cooperatively with the local DVR office and WFC staff to increase co-enrollments and track participant progress.; Communicate at least monthly with DVR Liaison(s) regarding co-enrolled participants and the progression of services.; Align WFC and DVR services to decrease duplication and expand opportunities for the "braiding" of resources.; Serve as a liaison to the DVR Business Relations Unit and WFC to provide disability resources to employers, including ADA accommodation resources and strategies to decrease the stigma of hiring disabled job seekers.
Communication Scope
communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to translate complex program information into accessible language for job seekers, employers, and community partners.
Full Job Description
$24.06 - $27.07 _____________________________________________________________ OVERVIEW OF MESA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Mesa County Department of Human Services is a forward-thinking agency that has over 300 employees serving the needs of nearly 40,000 residents. From the Colorado National Monument to the thriving agricultural lands and city centers, Mesa County contains a diverse, natural landscape that provides many outdoor activities and adventures. As individuals and an organization, we value and respect humanity, honesty, balance, inclusion and teamwork. We provide a level of flexibility for staff to be able to accommodate their lives outside of the office environment. We value family and the relationships that make our lives rewarding. Our Mission: The Mission of the Mesa County Department of Human Services is to help individuals and families achieve safety, stability and opportunity for meaningful employment. Our Values: Mesa County Department of Human Services values represent our behavioral anchors for how we conduct ourselves. Simply stated, we value Humanity, Balance, Honesty, Inclusion and Teamwork JOB SUMMARY: The Disability Program Navigator (DPN) expands access to Workforce Center programs for individuals living with disabilities. This position fosters connections to programs, services, and resources to support successful employment outcomes while also leading community education and outreach efforts to increase awareness of services, disability resources, and inclusive employment practices. The DPN serves as the primary liaison between the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the Mesa County Workforce Center (WFC), and acts as a resource and referral source for job seekers, employers, and community partners throughout Mesa County. **Essential Duties** _(The following statements describe the primary responsibilities and competencies required to successfully perform the role. Duties are representative of the work performed and are
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