Rural Rehabilitation Program Manager

Colorado State University; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University in Fort Collins seeks a qualified professional to oversee an on-farm disability support program, handling client intakes, assessments, and referrals. You will collect data for program evaluation, prepare DVR referrals, and tailor services to reduce barriers to independence.

The role supports field-based work with a hybrid option, requiring collaboration with the supervisor and occasional evening/weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Education, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience relevant to the essential duties.
• Preferred: master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Education, or related field.
• Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and reports.
• Proven written communication skills and experience with client inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Manages a caseload of farmers/ranchers and/or their family members and coordinates resources.
• Conducts participant assessments using social work, rehabilitation, psychology, or occupational therapy knowledge.
• Develops a care plan with staff for each participant.
• Offers solutions to mitigate barriers to independence and self-sufficiency.
• Provides behavioral health resources when needed.
• Engages with service agencies and attends meetings for resources.
• Submits Rehabilitation Technology evaluations to DVR as needed.
• Develops and delivers educational workshops for farmers, families, and professionals.
• Markets the program to healthcare providers and producer organizations to increase enrollment.
• Submits monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to CSU and NAP.
• Manages program data reporting and dashboards for performance insights.

Skills

Caseload management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Education

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

CRM/Contact Management

Job description

Position Summary

This position will include client intakes and on-farm assessments for farmers, ranchers, and agriculture workers experiencing limitations due to an injury or a disability. This position will also be responsible for collecting all demographic and data collection for program evaluation, writing DVR referral assessments, AT recommendations, and making tailored client referrals. The primary office location for this position is in the University Square building (1311 South College Avenue) in Fort Collins, Colorado on campus at Colorado State University. While this position is field based and eligible for hybrid work arrangement, the individual in this position is expected to meet weekly with their supervisor. The work schedule will vary, and frequent evening and weekend work may be necessary. Time may be flexed to maintain a 40-hour work week.

Full Consideration Date: 12:00 AM Mountain Time on Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Essential Job Duties

• Manages a caseload of farmers/ranchers and/or their family members and/or individuals employed in the agriculture arena consisting of all disability areas and coordinates the utilization of multiple healthcare related or agricultural related community agencies.
• Conducts participant assessments on participants involving the use of specialized knowledge and applications associated with social work, rehabilitation, psychology, or occupational therapy.
• Develops, in cooperation with other staff, a plan of care for each individual participating in the program.
• Offers solutions to participants to mitigate or remove physical, environmental, and societal barriers that prevent participants from maintaining their independence and self-sufficiency.
• Provides resources for Behavioral Health when needed or requested.
• Visits service agencies, attends meetings, and confers with subordinates to obtain additional information concerning community resources for persons with disabilities.
• Submits Rehabilitation Technology evaluations to the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation on an as-needed basis.
• Develops and delivers educational workshops on topics relevant to farmers/ranchers, their families, outside professionals, and other interested parties.
• Markets the program to healthcare providers, agricultural producer organizations and individuals to provide education and increase program enrollment.
• Submits monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required by Colorado State University and the National AgrAbility Project (NAP).
• Manages and is accountable for program data reporting including the design and coordination of data systems and procedures.
• Provides data outcomes for reporting program performance through dashboards, Annual Statistical Reports (ASRs), etc., executive team, board members, stakeholders, and partners.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
• travel

Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the Office of Engagement and Extension will not sponsor additional visa for this position. Frequent evening and weekend work may be necessary. Time may be flexed to maintain a 40-hour work week.

Supervision: This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Education, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience relevant to the Essential Job Duties of this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Education, or another closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents based on written application materials.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community based on written application materials.
• Demonstrated ability to generate appropriate response to both internal and external audiences during crisis situations based on written application materials.
• Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists based on written application materials.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form based on written application materials.
• Knowledge of MS Word processing software; MS Excel spreadsheet software; and Contact Management systems.
• MS PowerPoint and presentation creation skills required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Course work and/or professional experience must provide a broad and significant understanding of physical and cognitive disabilities, occupational therapy interventions, assistive technologies and available resources and interventions for people living with a disability.

Salary Range

$60,000 - $70,000

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. Review our detailed benefits information here. Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.

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.

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. Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

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