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JOB DESCRIPTION

Hiring Rate: $25.70 - $33.90/hour

Non-Exempt, Full-Time and Full Benefits

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November 5th, 2025

HUMAN SERVICES

Program Specialist

SUMMARY:

Under direction, performs professional human services work in support of programs and initiatives in the Department of Human Services; assists in developing, implementing and coordinating an assigned program in accordance with established goals and strategies; develops and maintains positive and productive relationships with program stakeholders, service providers, clients and others; develops and implements program outreach activities; administers grants and program finances; and performs other related duties as assigned.

FOCUS AREA:

The program specialist position will collaborate with others to strengthen and streamline services to children, youth, and families. This role supports First Impressions, the early childhood council, with various programming needs. This position also supports the prevention, child welfare and adult protection programs with complex administrative tasks throughout the phases of their work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not prevent the assignment of work that is appropriately related to this class.

• Assists in developing, implementing, and coordinating an assigned program in accordance with goals and strategies established by program steering/advisory committees and/or program oversight groups; serves as a liaison between such program stakeholders, funding agencies, and/or regulatory officials; facilitates collaborative efforts and problem solving between stakeholders and service providers.

• Develops and maintains productive and beneficial relationships with provider partners and other community professionals through coordination, communication, and collaboration; assists provider partners in understanding program administrative and service requirements; facilitates inter-disciplinary meetings between provider partners, clients, and family members; monitors the delivery of program services to clients for service quality and fiscal efficiency.

• Interprets and communicates program rules, policies, and other requirements to clients, service providers, and the general public.

• Receives, screens, and processes client referrals for an assigned program; performs program intake interviews and conducts client needs assessments to obtain information regarding family history, current situation, strengths, needs, goals, and readiness to make changes; refers clients to appropriate community partners for services.

• Develops and provides program outreach and education to community partners and others who work with the target population; explains program goals/desired outcomes; plans and organizes community events and presentations to promote and increase awareness of program services and build program participation; prepares educational and promotional materials; conducts special activities to expand program services to new target populations.

• Researches available grants to fund program goals and objectives; obtains and completes grant applications; submits grant applications to the county’s Grant Review Committee as well as the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for approval; monitors grant status and coordinates administrative processes to initiate program activities.

• Tracks program budgets and expenditures against grant allocations; submits expense reimbursement requests and billings; compiles and analyzes program data regarding program outcomes and services provided; prepares required status reports; conducts program evaluations based on data and feedback information received from clients, services providers and other participants; coordinates compliance site visits.

• Participates in program planning; prepares schedules of planned services; projects resource needs; develops fundraising proposals.

• Performs ongoing social casework services to individual and/or family program participants; interviews clients by phone or in person, in clients’ homes or at human services office locations; reviews law enforcement, court and health records and confers with family members, attorneys, health providers, and others as appropriate; assesses client needs and works with interdisciplinary teams to develop short and long term care plans; teaches and counsels clients on life skills; makes referrals to other service providers; monitors client progress toward goals and objectives.

• Performs general administrative duties; prepares and maintains case records, reports, and correspondence; utilizes computer systems to input and retrieve information; prepares information for record requests; completes required state/federal forms and reports.

• Facilitates and attends meetings and training; serves on committees, teams, and task forces as assigned; facilitates case conferences; performs and/or participates on special projects.

• May recruit, train, and monitor volunteers.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling, or a related field.

Experience:

One year of professional social casework in a public or private human services agency.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

A valid license to drive a vehicle in Colorado and a safe driving record is required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

CURRENT 2023 BENEFIT PACKAGE:

Full-Time employees that work 30+ hours per week are eligible for the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical Plan

• Air Academy Credit Union

• Life/Long Term Disability Benefits

• Supplemental Insurance

• 401(a) 6% match, 457, 457 Roth and Roth IRA

• Wellness Funds

• Pre-Tax Medical Spending Account

• Merchant Ski Pass Program

• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Spending Account

• Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday and Personal Time Off

• Voluntary Comprehensive Dental Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Voluntary Vision Program

• Worker’s Compensation

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION, COVER LETTER AND RESUME FOR THIS POSITION

GO TO: https://selfservice.co.routt.co.us/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:November 5th, 2025

Routt County will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants who require assistance completing the online application process. If

you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited

in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process, and need an alternative method for applying, please

email [email protected] for assistance or call 970-879-0108.

Routt County is an equal opportunity employer and political affiliation, age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status,

national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law, are not taken into account in any

employment decision. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job related factors.

HIRING RANGE: $25.70 - $33.90/hour NON-EXEMPT, FULL-TIME, FULL BENEFIT

Posting Start :08/25/2025

Posting End :11/05/2025

Details :ROUTT COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES (https://www.co.routt.co.us/180/Human-Services)

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