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[David Andrews]

>Subject: [Alerts] TWO VERY IMPORTANT JOB OPPORTUNITIES--DENVER CONVENTION
>COORDINATOR AND CAHI COORDINATOR-PLEASE FORWARD
>
>
> > Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee
> >
> >
> >
> > Disability Rights Coordinator
> >
> >
> >
> > The Host Committee for the 2008 Democratic National Convention is looking
> > for a dynamic self starting individual to coordinate disability rights
> > services for the Convention through September 15, 2008.  Successful
> > candidate must possess the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines and
> > must
> > be a team player who is capable of supporting multiple program areas.
> >
> >
> >
> > Reports to:  Chief Operating Officer
> >
> >
> >
> > The Disability Rights Coordinator must possess the following skills:
> >
> >
> >
> > Understanding of all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act,
> > the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, and the Air Carriers Access Act;
> > Understanding of travel needs of people with all types of disabilities;
> > Excellent written and oral communication skills;
> > Experience with project management including contracting and contract
> > management;
> > Ability to multi-task;
> > Ability to work long hours continuously for at least a two month period;
> > Understanding of Denver, the local disability community and disability
> > related resources (both formal and informal);
> > Ability to get around Denver and surrounding community;
> > Volunteer management;
> > Understanding of, and ability to work with, City Government;
> > Understanding of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; and
> > Knowledge of public transportation requirements as they relate to People
> > with Disabilities.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Duties:
> >
> > Will be the Host Committee point person to coordinate access for visitors
> > and local participants with disabilities at Convention-related events,
> > including but not limited to organizations and general citizens with
> > disabilities who want to participate.
> > Implementation of goal of full and complete access for all visitors with
> > disabilities.
> > Coordinate City and Host Committee transportation options so that persons
> > needing accessible transportation have same availability as non disabled
> > peers.
> > Work closely with City departments, including the Denver Commission for
> > People with Disabilities, and attend City supported committees established
> > to assist the Convention.
> > Develop a voluntary registration form for anyone with a disability
> > planning
> > on traveling to Denver for the Convention so that we can develop a
> > database
> > of needs and assist with meeting those needs.
> > Coordinate with national disability rights organizations to get word out
> > about need for people to pre-register.
> > Coordinate and work with local disability rights groups to acknowledge
> > their
> > recommendations and address their concerns.
> > Assure adequate and accurate blocking and distribution and inventory of
> > accessible hotel rooms.
> > Assure that all organizers of all events are aware of effective
> > communication requirements.
> > Draft effective communication policies.
> > Develop educational material for merchants on disability etiquette and on
> > ADA obligations.
> > Assure that there is access for people with all disabilities at all
> > events.
> > Pair people with personal guides when necessary.
> > Train volunteers on all aspects of disability etiquette and ADA
> > requirements.
> > Recruit volunteers with disabilities for all aspects of the Convention and
> > hosting activities.
> > Develop process for immediate resolution of disability related complaints
> > for any visitor.
> > Convene a support committee of volunteers from the Denver disability
> > community.
> > Assure that there are wheelchairs or other transportation options
> > available
> > at all locations where someone might have to walk more than three blocks.
> > Coordinate with DME providers and medical supply stores for delivery as
> > needed.
> > Coordinate with local home health care providers for personal assistance
> > as
> > needed.
> > Document process of what is done for future convention cities so a record
> > is
> > identified as how to do this properly.
> > Keep log of all comments and suggestions and responses to same.
> > Coordinate with relevant DNCC team members on disability and access
> > related
> > issues.
> > Organize disability awareness training seminars are for DNCC and Host
> > Committee staff, hotel personnel, volunteers, personal care assistants,
> > mobility guides and readers.
> > Work with related agencies and organizations to insure that all
> > Convention-related invitations, brochures, schedules and other
> > Convention-related information is available in alternative formats such as
> > Braille, large print, and/or audio cassette.
> >
> > Collect and make available accessibility information on the City and
> > County
> > of
> >
> > Denver; its institutions and events.
> >
> > Provide information and assistance to facilitate use of the airport and
> > other
> >
> > transportation facilities serving the Denver area.
> >
> >
> >
> > The ideal candidate must demonstrate solid verbal, written, interpersonal
> > and conflict resolution communication skills; be an internally motivated,
> > self-starter, and possess solid organizational skills with close attention
> > to detail.
> >
> >
> >
> > Candidates must also demonstrate computer skills including use of
> > Microsoft
> > Office Products (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
> >
> >
> >
> > Compensation:  $4,500-$6,000 a month. Health insurance is offered to
> > employees and paid by the Host Committee; additional non-compensated
> > coverage is available.
> >
> >
> >
> > Please send a resume and cover letter to Paul Lhevine at
> > Paul at denverconvention2008.com.
> >
> >
> >
> > Resumes must be submitted by December 7th, 2007
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 
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> > ----------------
> >
> > COLORADO ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE
> > OCTOBER 1, 2007
> > CAHI JOB DESCRIPTION
> > Position: Staff Coordinator
> > Reports to: Board President or designee
> > Salary and benefits: $1500 per month, contract position (not employee) for
> > approximately
> > 20 hours per week-flexible hours
> > Description: Act as project coordinator to busy board of directors for a
> > health plan that
> > will serve people with severe disabilities, will be responsible for
> > assisting board members
> > in project implementation to establish implementation of a health plan
> > designed to serve
> > people with severe disabilities who use Medicaid services in two Colorado
> > communities.
> > Candidate can work either out of an office location yet to be determined
> > or
> > their home, if
> > they have computer and phone line in home office.
> > Duties:
> > . Attend all board meetings and committee meetings, take notes, set up
> > meetings,
> > perform all staff functions including calling and reminding board members
> > of
> > meetings, coordination, scheduling and preparation
> > . Develop project grids and work with individual board members on
> > completion
> > of
> > specific tasks-report regularly on progress and work with board members to
> > assure
> > progress. Project grids will deal with the areas of
> > . Policy development-health plan needs to write and complete a variety of
> > policies
> > in areas such as network adequacy, network development, quality assurance,
> > grievance systems, etc
> > . Rate setting-rates will need to be negotiated with the state Medicaid
> > agency using
> > existing actuarial data and be in accordance with federal regulations
> > . Research and pursue possible funding sources for operations, in
> > conjunction with
> > Board Leadership. and write grants and grant reports accordingly
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> > Julie Reiskin  jreiskin at ccdconline.org
> > Executive Director, CCDC
> > 655 Broadway Suite 775
> > Denver, CO 80203
> > tel: 303-839-1775
> > fax: 303-839-1782
> > If you are not part of the solution then you are part of the problem.
> > ------------------------------------
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