Program Specialist – Logistics

Job Description

About the Role

Location: CO-Fort Collins

Job Description: Posting Detail Information

Working Title38-24 State Program Specialist, Logistics, Behavioral Health

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Posting Number202400222F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$69,600 – $100,000 (commensurate on academic credentials and professional experience)

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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week40

Description of Work Unit

The Office of Engagement and Extension (OEE), in cooperation with the Colorado State University (CSU) colleges and other units, has general charge over the University’s educational programs and services across the areas of engaged scholarship, extension, and extended campuses, which complement and reinforce the research, teaching, and service missions of CSU. OEE is collaborative space for faculty, staff, and students pursuing and promoting community-based research, service-learning, industry partnerships, and other forms of the scholarship of engagement. In partnership with the CSU colleges and other divisions, OEE faculty and staff work throughout the state of Colorado to engage individuals and communities in the design, implementation, and application of scholarship and educational opportunities. The OEE Vice President is the principal administrative, academic, and fiscal officer for the division, reports to the CSU President, and works closely with the Provost/Executive Vice President. OEE includes over 400 employees and operates with a total budget across the enterprises of approximately $85 million. OEE is one of the most institutionally comprehensive commitments to engagement and outreach among all land-grant and other universities. Propelled by OEE’s leadership, nationally CSU is a Carnegie Engaged University (2008, 2014), is a member of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, is an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University (2016) and is highly ranked for its online degree programs. CSU was established in 1870 and remains inspired by its land-grant heritage and world-class faculty, staff, and students. CSU enrolls approximately 33,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and is the largest employer in northern Colorado with more than 7,400 faculty and staff. Colorado State University is located 60 miles north of Denver in the beautiful city of Fort Collins.

CSU Extension, organized under OEE, is the academic unit designated to promote the land-grant mission of increasing access to education through the application of university knowledge “in the several pursuits and professions in life” for the people and communities of Colorado, across the United States, and around the world. In partnership with CSU’s colleges and external partners, CSU Extension amplifies the research, teaching, service, engagement, and extension missions of CSU. CSU Extension faculty aim to educate, create, and connect with learners through inclusive, transdisciplinary, and activated engaged scholarship, and innovative, accessible, and connected lifelong education. To learn more about CSU Extension, visit www.extension.colostate.edu.

The Colorado AgrAbility Project (CAP) Team in the Office of Engagement and Extension is looking for a full-time State Program Specialist, Logistics, Behavioral Health to provide logistical, networking, and content support to expand the scope and quality of impact of the CAP team’s efforts to address farm stress and promote suicide prevention in our rural and agricultural communities.

The Colorado AgrAbility Project (CAP) Team has a rural rehabilitation specialist and an agricultural resource economist who address primarily the physical needs and other physical challenges of agricultural producers with disabilities and a team of 3 Regional Behavioral Health Specialists and a Extension State Specialist, Behavioral Health. These regional behavioral health specialists support the CAP Team to inform, educate, and assist farmers, ranchers, agricultural workers, and their families so they can continue to have successful careers in agriculture. They collaborate with local stakeholders in their regions to identify rural community behavioral health needs and work in partnership to address these through consultation and training. Behavioral health specialists conduct resource mapping and establish partnerships with providers and stakeholders in their regions to improve awareness, access, and acceptability of behavioral health services. Our Regional Specialists have been in place for a year now and are making a wide range of impact in our rural and agricultural communities. The State Program Specialist, Logistics, Behavioral Health would help coordinate and organize statewide efforts in addressing farm stress, rural determinants of behavioral health, and suicide prevention. The The State Program Specialist, Logistics, Behavioral Health would also work to explore and secure external funding for the CAP team to expand our work and promote sustainability. Currently, we have Regional Behavioral Health Specialists in three out of the five Extension regions and the addition of this FTE would allow us to increase our capacity and presence across the state.

The The State Program Specialist, Logistics, Behavioral Health will work with the AgrAbility Co-Directors, the Behavioral Health State and Regional Specialists, and CSU Extension Regional Directors to identify communitive responsive, research-based stress assistance information and evidence-based programs, suicide prevention training, advocacy, and resources, make visits on the farm or ranch, and make referrals to other behavioral health professionals as needed. They will partner with them to identify resources, support and expand the work of the CAP with five or more winter workshops, network with behavioral health providers, work with other agricultural organizations to receive input from ranchers and farmers, provide best practices via webinars, trainings, workshops, and other activities to reduce stigma of ranchers and farmers seeking and following through with consulting with local behavioral health providers. Operating and travel funds will support outreach and coordination of statewide efforts.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We invite you to review Colorado State University’s Principles of Community that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service, and engagement. Colorado State University encourages professional development and provides an Employee Study Privilege with up to nine credit hours of tuition assistance annually.

Tenure/Tenure Track?No

% Research40%

% Teaching20%

% Service40%

% Administration0%

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on09/02/2024

Number of Vacancies1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

OEE invites applications and nominations for a State Program Specialist, Logistics, Behavioral Health. This is a full-time, two-year position, with possible extension if additional funding is secured after two years. The intent is to secure funding to continue this position, however, if additional funding is not secured, this position will be discontinued or potentially reduced in time/effort to operate with funds available. Faculty rank is dependent upon the candidate’s academic credentials and professional experience and is subject to review by the Extension Promotion Committee. The faculty appointment, evaluation, and promotion standards are centered around the three core duties of extension faculty – educate, create, and connect. Candidates are sought with interests that complement and expand upon current initiatives and education activities in OEE and CSU Extension.

The State Program Specialist, Logistics, Behavioral Health would support the Colorado State University Colorado AgrAbility Project, as they seek to expand the range and scope of work increasing the behavioral well-being of our rural and agricultural communities. They shall be culturally responsive and trauma-informed (cf. Senate Bill 21- 137, Section 7). They will facilitate teamwork, track programs, and refer new clients to CAP. They must be able to perform work and solve problems independently while being able to take direction from multiple partners and stakeholders and manage team cohesion across academic fields.

The primary office location for this position will be a campus/hybrid-based arrangement. While this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, the individual is expected to maintain a balance establishing a presence in the primary office, to effectively carry out the duties of the position. The work schedule will vary, and occasional nights and weekends will be required.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Travel

Required Job Qualifications

Completed master’s degree. Conferred degree in a behavioral/mental health field.

At least three years’ clinical experience working with clients in crises.

Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; Extension will not sponsor a visa for this position.

Faculty rank will be determined by the candidate’s academic credentials and professional experience (Faculty Rank Supplemental PDF (1).pdf).

Preferred Job Qualifications

Skill recognizing signs of high stress, anger, depression, and suicidal thinking

Experience and skill in listening to and connecting well with farmers, ranchers, agricultural workers, and agricultural communities and in making effective referrals to local behavioral health therapists

Experience making personal contacts with farmers and ranchers on site after a fire, flood, drought, or other disaster

Demonstrated experience, training, and/or practice related to trauma responsiveness, suicide prevention, and family systems work.

Ability to effectively attune to diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice.

Background as a farmer, rancher, or agricultural worker or experience with ranch and farm communities

Demonstrated people skills, team building skills, and conflict negotiation skills

Passion and desire to make a difference in Colorado farm and ranch families’ behavioral health and suicide prevention

Ability to work independently

Experience and ability to present stress assistance or suicide prevention webinars, trainings, or workshops to groups of agricultural workers, professionals, AgrAbility staff, etc.

Ability to establish and sustain strong working relationships with diverse community stakeholders

Spanish language proficiency

This full-time position involves day-to-day decision-making necessary to recognize signs of high stress, anger, depression, and suicidal thinking remotely, to address the behavioral health needs of farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers with information, education, and referrals to other professionals.

Ability to engage and sustain effective collaborative relationships with a wide range of community and agricultural partners to further solidify and expand the reach of the CAP team’s work.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, all materials must be RECEIVED no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Monday, September 2, 2024. Please submit the following to apply:

Resume

Cover letter

All applicants will be contacted approximately 15 working days after the deadline regarding their status. Next steps and interview dates will be shared to those moving forward. Four professional references will be requested of applicants that advance in the interview process. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University 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. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

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Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.

Diversity Statement

Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities.

Search ContactLori Bates at lori.bates@colostate.edu

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryEducate

Duty/Responsibility

The State Program Specialist, Logistics, Behavioral Health will provide information, training, and resources in support of the Regional Specialists efforts to reduce stigma, increase behavioral health literacy, mitigate suicide risks, and increase protective factors and resiliency in rural/agricultural populations.

Percentage Of Time20%

Job Duty CategoryCreate

Duty/Responsibility

The State Program Specialist, Logistics, Behavioral Health will work to identify, develop, and implement processes and systems to improve the scope, quality, and assessment of work being done by the CAP team.

Will work with community stakeholders and identify needs across the state of Colorado to develop programming to help reduce stigma, increase behavioral health literacy, mitigate suicide risks, and increase protective factors and resiliency in rural/agricultural populations.

Will seek out and engage in project management of external funding opportunities including grant writing, budget management, and reporting.

Percentage Of Time40%

Job Duty CategoryConnect

Duty/Responsibility

Partner with the Colorado AgrAbility Project (CAP) team and the expansive network of county, regional, and state OEE Specialists to reduce stigma, promote improved behavioral health literacy, and behavioral health and wellness programming and resources.

Collaborate with a wide range of rural community stakeholders to build capacity for supporting the behavioral health and well-being of farm and ranch families. Seek to increase regional networks of connectivity and capacity to improve awareness, access, and acceptability of behavioral health services and increase the number of new client referrals to CAP.

The State Program Specialist, Logistics, Behavioral Health will apply for membership to the newly forming Behavioral Health Group, organized by the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture implemented by the recently passed Senate Bill 55.

Will provide guidance, performance evaluation, and support to the CAP Regional Behavioral Health Specialists.

Collaborate effectively with CSU faculty partners in evaluation, funding opportunities, and program development that seeks to increase the quality and scope of the CAP team’s behavioral health impact in Colorado rural and agricultural communities.

Percentage Of Time40%