Led by the United Way of SWCO (UWSWC), Team UP AmeriCorps places members at organizations in southwest CO to focus on improving the lives of community members from cradle to career. Team UP has been utilizing collective impact initiatives since 2015 to collaborate across sectors & promote communication towards common goals w/in rural communities. Members provide direct service to improve outcomes in Education, Economic Opportunity & Healthy Futures. Team UP AmeriCorps members serve directly at a non-profit, school or gov’t agency called their Host Site. Sites are located in Archuleta, La Plata, Montezuma, & Dolores counties. Members are placed at Host Sites based on their specific skills & interests, as well as their desired location of service. Team UP is recruiting for a Community Outreach Specialist to serve with the Montezuma County Department of Social Services (DSS). DSS’s vision is a community members will receive services to promote self-sufficiency, independence, safety & well-being. The Community Outreach Specialist will provide outreach to inform and disseminate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), Low-Income Assistance Program/Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LEAP/LIHWAP) & Medicaid information. They will interact with the community at various events, as well as have the opportunity to create partnerships with other local agencies in order to reach their clientele. The Community Outreach Specialist should be a community-minded individual who enjoys engaging w/ diverse populations & implementing exciting ways to reach underserved populations. UWSWC values the diversity of our community. We respect each individual’s unique gifts & prohibit unfair or discriminatory practices against anyone because of age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation & any other protected category.