Business Associate III - CAPS (Grant Funded with Benefits)

Overall Job Objective

Description

Our Mission: Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence and stability of individuals and families.

Our Vision: To end the cycle of poverty and prevent abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults (using an integrated Two-Generation approach)

ACDHS uses an integrated Two-Generation (2Gen) approach to address all of the basic human services needs of the entire family unit. The 2Gen approach begins with a mindset focused on family-centered program design, continues with the alignment of services and resources within the department as well as across multiple organizations, resulting in coordinated services to children and adults together (family) in order to create long term stability and sustainability.

The 2Gen approach builds well-being for families by focusing equally and intentionally on high-quality services in five areas of focus: early childhood education, adult education and employment pathways, economic security, health and well-being and social capital. This approach will help us achieve our core mission of breaking the generational cycle of poverty, preventing neglect and abuse and building strong communities.

ACDHS has an exciting new opening for a Business Associate III position working for the Child and Adult Protection Services (CAPS) Division. The Child and Adult Protection Services Division provides protective services to children and adults, as well as foster care, adoption, adolescent services, teen parent programs and other services that help create strong, effective families.

The Business Associate III performs a variety of tasks, under limited supervision, to administratively support the Division. Typically each individual will specialize in one role and duties may rotate based on business needs.

This is a temporary grant funded position with benefits.

Duties

The Business Associate III position provides a variety of administrative support functions through a high level of expertise and proficiency to include:

• Act as a liaison between the Administrative Support area and CAPS and other Human Services departments while providing direct support to designated program areas
• Collects, reviews, analyzes complex and/or confidential data and prepares reports, charts, and other presentation materials
• Responds to, or routes non-routine or confidential inquiries from external or internal sources with correspondence or other messaging
• Management and implementation of the recruitment, hiring and on-boarding of new hire CAPS staff
• Make purchases for various needs across CAPS Division (i.e. travel arrangements, event planning, utilities, etc.)
• Take lead on special projects and participate in program areas process improvement
• Provide training and support to Business Associate II
• Record LINKS meetings as needed
• Acts as a liaison between CAPS and schools districts to ensure educational stability for youth in foster care.
• Takes lead on establishing community connections and resources for CAPS.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Knowledge of basic office procedures and equipment; ability to learn various computer software applications, i.e., CBMS, TRAILS, VISION, ICM, etc. and a demonstrated proficiency with Word, Outlook and Excel software programs is required. Must be able to type 50 wpm.
• Ability to demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively maintain a high level of communication skills both verbally and in writing and pay high attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively make independent decisions, multi-task, prioritize and utilize critical thinking skills.
• Complete 20 hours of relevant training per year.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
Service First
Excellent Quality
Responsive Government
Visionary Thinking
Innovation
Caring Leadership
Effective Communication
Fiscal Responsibility
Integrity
Respect for Others
Safety
Teamwork Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Four (4) years experience which provided extensive public contact in a service-related field

Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with Child Welfare best practice standards

Experience with related State/Federal Regulations

Experience with Trails database system and other Human Services databases

Supplemental Information

Must also successfully pass pre-employment criminal background and motor vehicle check and post-employment fingerprint check.

Possession of a valid Class "R" Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of employment.

The salary grade listed is the full salary range for the Business Associate III position. Please note that the hiring salary will typically be near the lower end of the pay range listed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position will be exposed to traumatized children and families. You will read and hear specific detailed accounts of child abuse and/or neglect. Secondary trauma resources are available.

Work is generally confined to a standard office environment with occasional trips to other County facilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

No unusual physical demands are associated with this position.

Spends 80% of the time sitting and 20% of the time either standing or walking.

Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 40 lbs.

Uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 25lbs.

Occasionally stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.

Verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, fax machines and computers.

Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.

Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work related equipment.

The Temporary Grant Funded benefits are medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Term Life and AD&D, Supplemental Life AD&D, Child(ren) Life, Legal Service Plan, Short-term Disability, 457 Deferred Compensation, Home and Auto, Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Comp Time, Floating Holiday, and County Holidays."

Definitions:
Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

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