Job Development Coordinator

Sample Supports; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sample Supports is seeking a motivated Job Development Coordinator to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities identify, obtain, and maintain meaningful community employment. This hourly, non-exempt role combines direct vocational support, employer outreach, job placement, documentation, and program development.

The position emphasizes independent organization, relationship-building, and commitment to helping others achieve vocational goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in rehabilitation services, psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling, special education, or a closely related field.
• Nationally recognized supported-employment certificate or certification (can be completed upon hire).
• At least 1 year of full-time experience providing successful job-placement services.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate individuals’ employment interests, job readiness, strengths, work skills, and support needs.
• Assist with resumes, applications, interviews, onboarding, job retention, and advancement.
• Identify appropriate job matches that promote informed choice, workplace inclusion, and long-term employment stability.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with inclusive community employers.
• Provide job coaching and other direct services according to each individual’s service and employment plans.
• Create job-readiness activities, work-skills training, and individualized employment strategies.
• Teach and model professional communication, reliability, problem-solving, and workplace expectations.
• Advocate for reasonable workplace supports that promote independence and employment success.
• Communicate professionally with individuals, employers, families, case managers, DVR counselors, coworkers, and other team members.
• Complete employment plans, assessments, worksite evaluations, placement records, progress notes, check-ins, new-hire paperwork, and team updates.
• Complete accurate daily documentation, billing records, and service tracking that meet Medicaid, DVR, audit, and claims-testing requirements.
• Manage schedules, verify attendance, and coordinate coverage to support consistent service delivery.
• Track assignments, documentation, placements, employment outcomes, retention, and program goals.
• Meet established billable-hour, productivity, placement, retention, and program-development expectations.
• Support employer outreach, referral development, marketing, and overall employment-program growth.
• Address employment barriers, scheduling needs, and service issues with urgency and sound judgment.
• Maintain required Job Development and Placement training and credentials.
• Provide other direct services within the employee’s training and assigned responsibilities.
• Report suspected mistreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation as a mandatory reporter.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in rehabilitation services, psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling, special education, or related field

Nationally recognized supported-employment certificate

1 year of full-time job-placement experience

Job description

Build Employer Partnerships. Create Opportunities. Support Meaningful Employment.

Sample Supports is seeking a motivated Job Development Coordinator to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities identify, obtain, and maintain meaningful community employment. This position combines direct vocational support, employer outreach, job placement, documentation, and program development. You will evaluate each person’s employment interests, strengths, skills, and support needs and then work with local employers to find an appropriate job match.

Successful candidates are independent, organized, relationship-focused, and motivated by helping others achieve their vocational goals. This hourly, non-exempt position may require morning, evening, weekend, and occasional holiday availability based on employment and service needs.

Culture Index Requirement

To be considered for this role, you must complete the Culture Index Survey. This is not a test, and there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Evaluate individuals’ employment interests, job readiness, strengths, work skills, and support needs
• Assist with resumes, applications, interviews, onboarding, job retention, and advancement
• Identify appropriate job matches that promote informed choice, workplace inclusion, and long-term employment stability
• Develop and maintain partnerships with inclusive community employers
• Provide job coaching and other direct services according to each individual’s service and employment plans
• Create job-readiness activities, work-skills training, and individualized employment strategies
• Teach and model professional communication, reliability, problem-solving, and workplace expectations
• Advocate for reasonable workplace supports that promote independence and employment success
• Communicate professionally with individuals, employers, families, case managers, DVR counselors, coworkers, and other team members
• Complete employment plans, assessments, worksite evaluations, placement records, progress notes, check-ins, new-hire paperwork, and team updates
• Complete accurate daily documentation, billing records, and service tracking that meet Medicaid, DVR, audit, and claims-testing requirements
• Manage schedules, verify attendance, and coordinate coverage to support consistent service delivery
• Track assignments, documentation, placements, employment outcomes, retention, and program goals
• Meet established billable-hour, productivity, placement, retention, and program-development expectations
• Support employer outreach, referral development, marketing, and overall employment-program growth
• Address employment barriers, workplace concerns, scheduling needs, and service issues with urgency and sound judgment
• Maintain required Job Development and Placement training and credentials
• Provide other direct services within the employee’s training and assigned responsibilities
• Report suspected mistreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation as a mandatory reporter

Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED and at least one to two years of professional experience are required.

Candidates must also meet at least one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in rehabilitation services, psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling, special education, or a closely related field
• Nationally recognized supported-employment certificate or certification *can complete upon hire*
• At least one year of full-time experience providing successful job-placement services

Additional requirements include:

• Must be at least 18 years old due to driving responsibilities
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to meet motor vehicle record requirements and transport individuals receiving services when needed
• Ability to pass required criminal background and Child and Adult Protection Services checks
• Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and meet deadlines
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position
• Willingness to complete and maintain CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, NVCI, and other required training or certifications
• Willingness and ability to implement trained emergency, de-escalation, and NVCI procedures when necessary and authorized

Why Join Sample Supports?

Sample Supports provides comprehensive community-based services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We focus on person-centered services that promote autonomy, meaningful choice, community inclusion, and progress toward individual life goals. As a Job Development Coordinator, you will help individuals build careers while creating stronger, more inclusive partnerships throughout the community.

Health and Financial Benefits

• Flexible paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Postpartum wellness package
• Hospital indemnity coverage
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Monthly employer contribution to dependent care accounts
• Accident and short-term disability insurance
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Discounted cell phone plans
• 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match

Well-Being and Professional Development Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program with free mental health, legal, and financial resources
• Paid professional development and certification opportunities
• Free clinical supervision for qualifying degrees and licenses
• Annual anniversary gifts and celebrations
• Bonus opportunities for all positions
• Dream Project
• Five- and Ten-Year Anniversary Trips
• Virtual Sleep Training and Night Nanny Services for Eligible Parents
• Weekly meal services for eligible new parents
• Supplemental parental leave pay for qualifying employees

Benefit eligibility may depend on employment status, hours worked, tenure, and applicable plan requirements.