Health Without Barriers Facilitator Open Pool

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Working TitleHealth Without Barriers Facilitator - Open Pool

Position LocationLa Plata, Montezuma, Larimer, and/or Weld counties

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202500812AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

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Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week

Proposed Annual Salary Range$20.00 to $28.00 per hour

Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/31/2025

Description of Work Unit
We are committed to increasing our staff in order to provide culturally responsive programs and services.

Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

We invite you to reviewColorado State University’s Principles of Community (http://diversity.colostate.edu/principles-of-community) that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service and engagement.


CSU Extension, a division of the Office of Engagement & Extension, is a major component of the University’s outreach.

Extension is dedicated to serving current and future needs of Coloradans by providing educational information and programs across the state.

To learn more about Extension, visit:https://extension.colostate.edu/.

Position Summary
Facilitators of Health Without Barriers ( HWB ) will lead one of the five curriculums that make up the Health Without Barriers ( HWB ) program.

These include parent, teen/mindfulness (Learning to Breathe), physical activity, nutrition/Cooking Matters and preschool.

While facilitators will have one curriculum to lead they may be expected to cross-train and become proficient in additional curricula over time to enhance their facilitation skills and versatility.


Health Without Barriers is a 6-week family-inclusive health program offered multiple times a year in various Colorado counties.

Facilitator responsibilities include:

+ Lead designated program section for each multidisciplinary night .

+ Team collaboration.

+ Ensure program operational efficiency.

+ Assist with participant and Community Advisory Board ( CAB ) member recruitment and retention.

+ Build relationships with program participants.

+ Travel to communities where HWB is offered.

Mileage will be paid for travel outside of the county seat.


Required Job Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

Primary instructors for physical activity need advanced training in physical activity instruction.

Examples include, but are not limited to, certification as a personal trainer, fitness or yoga instructor or a degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, physical education, etc.

+ Ability to facilitate discussion in a group setting.

+ Interest in promoting health.

+ Enjoys working with adults and youth of all ages.

+ Builds trust with program participants.

+ Familiarity with the community (county) in which the program is offered.

+ Basic nutrition and physical activity knowledge.

+ Ability to assist with set-up which may include lifting items weighing up to 20 pounds.

+ Willingness to travel within the county to facilitate programs provided at different locations.

+ Demonstrates patience while working with younger children.


Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Experience in promoting community programs or similar events.

+ Experience working with groups or individuals of all ages.

+ Basic experience or training related to the content of primary role (examples include goal-setting, mindfulness/psychology, early childhood education, nutrition/cooking, or coaching).

+ Associate degree or higher.

+ Experience with culturally varied groups.

+ Demonstrated ability to be culturally responsive.

+ Bilingual in English and Spanish.

+ Experience as a role-mode, mentor, leader or coach working with youth or adults.



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Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please upload a resume, and the contact information for three professional references.

References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

All applications must be submitted through this website:https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/162131.

Emailed applications will not be accepted.

This pool expires December 31, 2025.

Applicants wishing to remain in the pool after this date must reapply.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactNicole Clark - nicole.clark@colostate.edu (La Plata/Montezuma) or Natalia Sanchez - natalia.sanchez@colostate.edu (Larimer/Weld)

EEO
Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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.



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