Careers

Job Overview:  

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Major Gifts Officer to join our development team. The Major Gifts Officer will play a critical role in securing significant financial support from individuals, corporations, and foundations to advance our mission.  This position requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in fundraising, particularly in cultivating and securing major gifts. The ideal candidate will join us in our amazing mission of empowering the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (STARS). 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects and donors. 

• Set annual fundraising goals and develop action plans to achieve or exceed them. 

• Build and maintain relationships with a portfolio of major donors, ensuring a personalized and engaging donor experience. 

• Prepare and present compelling proposals and reports to prospective donors. 

• Conduct research to identify potential major gift prospects, utilizing various tools and resources. 

• Collaborate with the development team, program staff, and leadership to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals. 

• Work closely with the Executive Director to develop strategic plans and innovative fundraising initiatives. 

• Track and report on progress towards fundraising goals, providing regular updates to the Executive Director. 

• Analyze fundraising data to identify trends and opportunities for growth. 
• Represent Wellspring Community’s mission with genuine passion and professionalism. 

Qualifications & Skills:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Business, or a related field. 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in major gift fundraising in a non-profit organization. 

• Experience with relationship-based fundraising and capital campaigns is strongly preferred. 

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build meaningful relationships. 

• Excellent writing, presentation, and public speaking skills. 

• Proficiency in using donor management software and fundraising databases. 
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen. 

Position Status:     

Full Time (Hours of work vary, some evenings and weekends will be required)  

Hybrid Work Schedule  

This position reports to the Executive Director 

Benefits:  

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Leave
• Generous Paid Holiday Schedule

Wellspring Community is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. 

To apply, click here!

Residential Services Resource Coordinator

Position is classified as Full Time
Schedule: M-F 40 Hours/On Call Duties As Needed
Reports to Residential Services Manager

Job Overview:

We are seeking a high energy and passionate Resource Coordinator to support our Residential Services Department.  The ideal candidate will join us in our amazing mission of empowering the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (STARS). We are looking for someone with patience, high energy, and excellent problem-solving and communication skills to join our team.  One must enjoy working in an innovative atmosphere and have the capacity to be very flexible in our fast-paced environment.

The role of the Resource Coordinator is to maintain a holistic picture/view of the needs of individual STARS and serve as a connector among all teams/stakeholders to meet the needs of the STARS. This should be done throughout our programming, including service plan management within our databases and the Case Management Agency (CMA).  The Resource Coordinator embraces the Mission Statement of Wellspring Community:  To provide a work, enrichment, and educational community where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are empowered to live full, productive, and satisfying lives in a God-centered and nurturing environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to the following:

• Manages all aspects of residential services case management/resource coordination for all participants in Unity at Park independent Living Program
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams including Case Managers, Wellspring professionals, parents/guardians, therapists/physicians, and behavioral/speech specialists.
• Attends team meetings with case managers for annual service plan renewals, interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, SIS level reviews, and other necessary meetings involving STAR support.
• Communicates with private pay families, individual case managers & CMAs (Case Management Agencies)
• Review and process paperwork including monitoring reports, reviewing general IDT notes, and annual review of service plans.
• Analyze progress, coordinate assessments, and develop face sheets.
• Create Individual Service and Support Plans (ISSP’s) for STARS.
• On-call duties as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge, understanding, and application of Rules and Regulation requirements from Federal program, State entities, and local laws that affect service delivery.

Expectations of Position:

• Able to work well with team members in all departments within Wellspring Community and the public at large.
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to manage projects, solve problems and take initiative.
• Demonstrates ability to manage challenging behaviors through the execution of positive behavior supports for each individual/unique situation or seeks help from senior positions when necessary.      
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in case management in a residential setting, social services, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office and Electronic Charting Systems.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
  
  

Benefits:  

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Leave
• Generous Paid Holiday Schedule

Wellspring Community is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. 

To apply, click here!

We are seeking a high energy, creative and passionate Substitute Program Teacher to join us for our in-person services to meet the amazing mission of empowering the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Qualified candidates will have a passion for working with adults that have intellectual and developmental disabilities, patience, high energy, excellent problem-solving skills, and communication skills. The Substitute Program Teacher should also enjoy working in an innovative atmosphere and have the capacity to be very flexible in our fast-paced environment.

The Substitute Program Teacher embraces the Mission Statement of Wellspring Community:  To provide a work, enrichment and educational community where adults with special needs are empowered to live full, productive and satisfying lives in a God-centered and nurturing environment. The Program Teacher’s Goals and Objectives will be consistent with the Mission Statement, Vision, and Core Values of Wellspring Community and will further advance our mission.Nature and Scope of Job:

The Substitute Teacher is an as-needed role on the Program Team. This position will adhere to and execute lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher and will also provide instructional support to teachers when necessary. The substitute teacher should have excellent interpersonal skills, experience in behavior management, and confident classroom management.

Primary Job Duties:

• Protect the health and safety of participants while providing enrichment instruction or
  leading community-based activities.
• Teach or assist in the instruction of enrichment, vocational or educational activities using
  approved curriculum.
• Assist with behavior management of participants.
• Use technology and applications to communicate with Wellspring Team
• Report on STARS daily goals.
• Transport STARS and volunteer to community-based classes in the Wellspring bus.
• Responsible for completing the regular teacher’s maintenance tasks in both mornings
  and afternoons.
• Report back to the regular teacher to provide feedback about the class.

Expectations/Qualifications/Skills:

Must be able to stand 75% of the day.

Minimum of one year experience working with special needs population in any setting preferred.

Experience with physical, emotional, cognitive and mental health challenges.

Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Excellent communication and relational skills to manage the multiple relationships within the program environment.

Ability to multi-task, problem solve effectively and manage the demands of a fastpaced, constantly changing environment.

Valid Colorado Driver’s license

Must be able to pass a drug and medical test.

Wellspring Community is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without paying attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

To apply, click here.