In Reach Community Transitions Specialist

In Reach Community Transitions Specialist Job Description

Connections for Independent Living is the nonprofit Independent Living Center for northeastern Colorado, serving people with disabilities throughout seven counties.

Purpose:

This role is responsible for receiving referrals and meeting with residents living in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) who want to transition to independent living in the community. The Specialist provides the SNF resident information on transition options,services, and the transition process. The Specialist also processes resident referrals with Transition Coordination Agencies (TCAs). The Specialist works within the guidelines set forth by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) to process the successful transition of consumers out of nursing home environments and into independent living arrangements. This position works with consumers transitioning from acute institutional settings, long term care (LTC), and nursing facilities to home and community-based residences. This position reports to the Director of Programs and Services.

Location:

This role is based in eastern Colorado. It serves the counties of Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington,Yuma. It requires frequent travel, a valid driver’s license and working with adults in congregant care settings. No over-nights are expected.

This is a hybrid position, with the majority of in-person meetings to be arranged inside institutions or in the homes of consumers. This position will also be expected at the Greeley physical office one day per week to attend meetings and coordinate with other staff members.

People who live with disabilities are preferred applicants.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide Individual and Group In-Reach services to residents interested in transitioning to the community, offering information on available programs through Medicaid Home and Community Based Services.
• Accept referrals from facility residents through self-referrals, the state referral system known as COSHI, and long-term care facility staff.
• Complete necessary Health Care Policy & Finance (HCPF) paperwork and refer residents to a Transition Coordinator Agency (TCA).
• Provide one-on-one direct services to nursing home transitions consumers, and complete thorough, accurate and timely documentation, including documentation in MiCIL Database and Medicaid’s Care & Case Management (CCM).
• Maintain strict confidentiality and work within the confines of HIPAA regulations.
• Work independently, schedule and manage personal workload, and recognize when there is a need for approval or support from a supervisor.
• Travel as needed for direct services, groups, training and outreach events.
• Participate in Connections staff meetings, program meetings, and staff training.
• Develop and maintain a supportive and safe work environment that welcomes diversity and embraces cross-disabilities of staff and consumers.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Work as part of a team to ensure residents receive high-quality services, identifying their needs and making referrals to Independent Living (IL) staff for additional support with employment, housing, SSI benefits, and other services.
• Responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of Connections' office, vehicle, and equipment as they are utilized during your normal course of business.

Community Involvement

• Participate in community events and public relations efforts, including public speaking to groups and raising disability awareness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and customer service skills, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the Community Transition Services program preferred.
• Familiarity with Skilled Nursing Facilities preferred.
• Ability to self-manage workload to avoid pressured situations while recognizing some situations may occur from time to time and have the ability to work through such situations to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multitask and adapt to many communication skills.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills with diverse peers, consumer base, other staff members, and management.
• Levity and a sense of humor are appreciated.
• Ability to work independently and use discretion and independent judgment regarding the delivery of services, and advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities.
• Digital literacy, agility, and resilience, including technology and software skills. Proficiency or adaptability with Microsoft, Google Workspace, database systems, Zoom, and other software as needed.
• Commitment to co-creating a culture that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Knowledgeable around disabilities and disability-related issues such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a human behavioral science or related field of study. Equivalent experience may be substituted on a year for year basis and subject to approval by Colorado Department Of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF)
• Must satisfactorily pass a background check as this position will handle information subject to HIPAA

Working Conditions:

This job operates in a professional hybrid environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, phones, photocopiers, electronic postage meters, filing cabinets and fax machines.

The employee will be required to operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and travel to and from client locations.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to sit/stand for 30-60 minutes at a time at a desk. Must be able to practice self-care techniques at work to avoid occupational burnout.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and move objects up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This is a hybrid position that will require some in-person meetings to be conducted in public settings.

Supervisory Role: No

Status: Full-time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary: $57,000 to $63,000, depending on experience.

Benefits: Paid Sick Time, PTO, healthcare reimbursement, and a generous holiday schedule. *Some benefits require a 90-day probationary period prior to implementation. Part-time and Full-time positions do carry some different benefits; however, healthcare reimbursement is the same for all employees.

Office location: 1331 8th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. More than 50 percent of our team have a range of disabilities and life experiences, which enhance our ability to advocate. Connections for Independent Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace.

Please submit a brief cover letter and resume no later than April 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MDT to jobs@connectionscolorado.org with subject line: In Reach

Benefits: Paid Sick Time, PTO, healthcare reimbursement, and a generous holiday schedule. *Some benefits require a 90-day probationary period prior to implementation. Part-time and Full-time positions do carry some different benefits; however, healthcare reimbursement is the same for all employees.