Jason Eaton-Lynch, Msw Email & Phone Number

Castle Rock, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

The Center on Colfax opened in 1976 has grown to become the largest LGBTQ community center in the Rocky Mountain region, giving voice to Colorado's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community and playing a pivotal role in statewide initiatives to reduce harassment and discrimination. Today we are focused on fulfilling our mission by ensuring that every member of the LGBTQ community has access to the programs and resources they need to live happy, healthy, and productive lives. Focus areas: •Supervision of staff, interns and volunteers. • Assist with the implementation and evaluation of programs and services to fulfil reporting and tracking requirements. In 2023, participation increased by 237%. • Oversee various data collection methods for program participants and volunteers, among othersFundraising/Budget Management. Data collection methods introduced to the organization: group satisfaction, event evaluations, mental health data collection, and needs assessments. • Work with the Vice President of Development & Communication, to help identify new funding sources• Work with the Chief Operating Officer to help identify funding needs and priorities• Assist with grant writing and follow up. • Assist with the generation and management of the program’s annual budget.• Develop appropriate relationships with older adults, encourage participation in activities and ensure all feel welcome and respected.• Develop and sustain ongoing relationships with local, regional and national senior serving organizations to maintain engagement, program referrals, outreach and educational opportunities• Provide ongoing training in competent care for LGBTQ older adults and service providers throughout the community.

Lakewood, Colorado

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc, is a Colorado-biased grocer that retails natural and organic groceries, and dietary supplements. The company's 160 stores offer natural and organic grocery products, such as organic produce; bulk food products; private label products. • Provide management and oversight of American with Disabilities Amended Act Accommodations (ADAAA), Family Medical Leave Act, Personal and COVID-19 leaves request for over 4000 employees throughout 20 different states and over 160 locations• Exercise sound, independent and consistent judgment to ensure the needs of the employee are met while reducing legal risk to the organization • Track and manage over 250 employees who are out on a leave and/or going through the ADAAA interactive process• Ensures compliance with policy/provisions according to state and federal regulations • Oversee, manage, and access employee data from the organizations HRIS systems • Develops and facilitates communications and training for over 160 store leaders• Independently reviews complex leave cases and validates whether they should be approved and/or denied based on the relevant medical information • Reviews complex ADAAA cases evaluate the risk to the organization and provide recommendations to the HR Manager and Vice President of Human Resources • Maintains confidentiality and accurate case notes and communications • Work with all crew members with the goal of providing consistent high-level service and appropriate application of policies• Work with HR Specialist to ensure smooth transitions from workers compensation to ADAAA accommodations if needed • Assist with the organization's COVID 19 response. Implemented enhanced leaves, conducted contact tracing, and worked with store leadership to ensure accurate information is delivered to employees

Greater Denver Area

Goodwill Industries of Denver’s (GID) mission is to help Coloradans in need achieve self-sufficiency, dignity, and hope through the Power of Work. Our mission especially pertains to our employees in which over 50% report a disability or disadvantaging condition. The Employee Support Services (ESS) Specialist administers ESS Programming to mission critical employees who are in crisis or who are experiencing hardship. I worked closely with each eligible employee and manager to ensure proper care and services where delivered. I also administered requests for reasonable accommodation under the ADAAA as well as our leaves process including FMLA. - Met with Goodwill employees and provided crisis intervention strategies and assisted with obtaining resources -Facilitated intake, needs assessments, financial analysis and created action plans with the goal of getting employees on a path to self-sufficiency -Provided continual support to employees who utilize ESS supports and programming -Tracked individual outcomes and trends in the delivery of various ESS programming activities.-Provided crisis intervention and assisted in the disciplinary and/or difficult discussions to assist GID managers and maintain a safe environment; provides ongoing support, when needed.-Administered Requests for Reasonable Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act; tracked and retained documentation; and prepared weekly reports.-Administered and maintained requests for Goodwill's 3 types of leaves; Personal Medical Leave, Personal Leave and Family Medical Leave; tracks and retains documentation; and prepared weekly reports.- Worked in collaboration with Employee Learning and Development to design and facilitate educational and training programs. Training covered areas including, but not limited to ESS programming curriculum, life skills training, financial management, eligibility for leaves and how to access reasonable accommodations.

Denver, Colorado

Working in conjunction with https://www.skillful.com, I was responsible for navigating, implementing and coordinating resources for individuals seeking middle skills jobs specifically in IT, Advanced Manufacturing fields and Health Care. Skillful.com is a free website that offers a collection of valuable career growth tools from Colorado's industry leading partners. I provided: Linked in profile creation and enhancement Resume and cover letter review Interview preparation Career exploration assessments Community employment resources Free training

Denver, Colorado

I assisted adults who have disabilities with obtaining and maintaining their personal life goals as a Transition Advisor. All supports where customized to fit the needs of the clients and where provided in the community. After 3 months of services 94% of consumers report a higher quality of life. Of clients served, 93% noted that they obtained meaningful employment and 84% saw an increase in social involvement. • Provided intensive case management for over 30 individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health concerns with a focus on education, employment, personal relationships, health, and community interactions with the goal being empowerment and independence • Counseled consumers using a Strengths Perspective, Reliance and Path Goal Leadership Theory • Developed and maintain community relationships with the goal of increasing referral and community partnerships • Met with prospective clients in a professional manner and high light services, arrange intake sessions, and connect them to their case manager • Develop and implement positive psychosocial groups for 10 or less attendees focusing on building personal relationships and social dexterity • Provided advocacy and support to the consumer and their families when needed • Served as a broker to assist consumers with accessing services he or she needs• Implemented therapeutic practices with clients utilizing therapies such as Diaphragm Breathing, Narrative Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy• Develop and implement recruitment strategies which includes events, social media, and coordination of professional out reach meetings

Denver, Colorado

Developed and implemented curriculum for psychosocial groups that focused on building personal relationships skills for adults with developmental disabilities. Provided case management for adults with developmental disabilities.

Greater Denver Area

Created and implemented curriculum that includes programs such as Cooks Creations, Bring a Book to Life Club, Champions After school Program, and the Money Matters Club for groups of 4 to 10 clients with developmental disabilities. The goal was to foster stronger communication skills, life navigation strategies, and financial health

Denver, Colorado

Assisted in the development and facilitation of New Student Orientations, Transfer Student Orientations, and Adult Student Orientations that had attendance numbers up to 250 students and their circle of support.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

• Educated 12 students with developmental disabilities grades Kindergarten through Fifth Grade• Assisted over 100 students with establishing life and communication strategies• Adapted to a range of learning styles that were associated to the clients Individual Education Plan

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I aided the office in administrative tasks, completed various research projects and guided tours of the US Capitol for Iowa residents and guests of the Senator.

Master Of Social Work (Msw), Macro Work

With a focus on program management and organizational leadership, this concentration covers the knowledge, values and skills related.

Bachelor Of Social Work, Gay And Lesbian Studies

I explored ways to ameliorate personal, interpersonal, and societal problems and learned skills and techniques in order to create change.

Associate’S Degree, Arts & Sciences (College Transfer) Program

Activities and Societies: Student Senate (President) & Student Ambassador, Whos Who Among Students in Universities and Colleges.