Employment Specialist / Job Coach

AbleLight; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision

Any Day Pay

403(b) match

HSA/FSA

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

AbleLight in Colorado seeks an Employment Specialist to expand our supported employment mission. You will act as a job coach, build a pipeline of business and clientele for employment services, and ensure documentation and compliance to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to thrive in the community.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience, two years of relevant work with 6 months of IDD experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience.
• Two years of relevant experience with 6 months of IDD experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships for employment opportunities.
• Identify secure new clients to receive employment services through AbleLight.
• Develop a pipeline of clients by partnering with School Districts for pre-employment transition services.
• Maintain communication with employers to remove barriers and support community integration.
• Coordinate with schools and colleges to promote pre-employment transition services.
• Maintain relationships with vocational rehabilitation and funding sources.
• Responsible for timely and thorough program documentation.
• Follow licensing regulations, agency policies, and protect individual rights.
• Observe, evaluate, and record job performance and make recommendations.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Relationship-building

Prospecting

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience

Job description

At AbleLight, we believe the world shines brighter when people with developmental disabilities achieve their full potential. We pioneer life-changing services that empower the people we serve to thrive.

The Employment Specialist is a key team member of our expanded supported employment mission to provide a sense of purpose and community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role is responsible for building a pipeline of business and clientele for employment services, performing as a job coach to new clients, and ensuring proper documentation and compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelors' Degree in related field or commensurate experience
• Two years of relevant experience with 6 months of IDD experience
• Valid drivers license
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, as needed, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: Medical/Dental/Vision benefits after 30 days of employment and access to Teledoc
• Any Day Pay: get paid at any time after you've worked a shift
• Financial Wellness: 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 3.5% matching contributions, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Account, and Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
• Work/Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursements
• Ongoing training to support Career Development
• $19.50/hr

Responsibilities:

• Identify, develop, and maintain positive community and business relationships for the purpose of finding people gainful employment and advancement that provides a meaningful experience.
• Identify secure new clients to receive employment services through AbleLight.
• Develop a pipeline of clients by forming strategic partnerships with School Districts to develop and implement pre-employment transition services.
• Maintain positive and open lines of communications with employers / businesses to identify areas of success and opportunity. Partner with them to effectively remove employment barriers and resolve issues related to community integration and independence for people with disabilities.
• Coordinate with School districts and Colleges to develop and promote pre-employment transition services, ultimately building a pipeline of clients.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with the vocational rehabilitation division and other funding and referral sources.
• Responsible for timely and thorough program / case documentation
• Follows licensing regulations, agency policies, best practices, and protection of individual rights.
• Observe, evaluate, and record job performance to make recommendations concerning goals and objectives
• All other duties assigned

Be part of a team who enhances the lives of our individuals in every way possible. Apply today and make a difference in your community!

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