SWAP Specialist Lake County/Leadville

Young World Physical Education; Leadville (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Colorado PERA eligibility

Sick and personal leave

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a SWAP Specialist in Leadville, Colorado, to assist young adults ages 15-24 with employment needs. The role focuses on delivering pre-employment services, developing Individual Plans for Employment, and fostering partnerships with educational and community services. Candidates should have an Associate's degree and a minimum of two years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and other tools. Competitive salary range from $35,000 to $60,000 based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in job development or coaching.
• Experience working with diverse populations of young adults with disabilities.
• Criminal background check required; ability to travel among locations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate for intake of applicants and eligibility determination.
• Develop and update Individual Plans for Employment (IPE).
• Deliver pre‑employment transition services like job exploration.
• Ensure participants remain employed post case closure.
• Maintain relations with education staff and employers.

Skills

Job development

Job coaching

Assessment

Job-seeking skills training

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

SWAP (School to Work Alliance Program) Specialist – Lake County/Leadville

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Location: Lake County, Colorado (Leadville)

Overview

SWAP assists young adults ages 15-24 with mild to moderate needs in employment to become competitively employed and to achieve successful community outcomes. The SWAP Specialist provides these youth with pre‑employment and employment services both in school and in the community, working through Mountain BOCES in partnership with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), local school districts, Colorado Department of Education (CDE), and area businesses.

Responsibilities

• Referral and Intake – Collaborate to schedule and complete intake for applicants, including obtaining school records, completing DVR Release of Information, and supporting eligibility determination.
• Eligibility, Comprehensive Assessment & IPE Development – Develop and annually update Individual Plans for Employment (IPE) and coordinate with DVR and education partners.
• Service Provision – Deliver pre‑employment transition services such as job exploration, workplace readiness, self‑advocacy, work‑based learning, and vocational guidance.
• Case Closure & Follow‑Along Services – Ensure participants remain employed for one year after DVR case closure through periodic contacts and support coordination.
• Programmatic Documentation – Submit monthly progress reports, maintain required filing, and provide documentation to education partners.
• Partnerships – Develop and maintain relations with local education staff, community providers, employers, and DVR to promote vocational rehabilitation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent in years of experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in job development, job coaching, assessment, or job‑seeking skills training.
• Experience working with diverse populations of young adults with disabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and virtual meeting platforms.
• Criminal background check; ability to travel among school and community locations.

Working Conditions

• Heavy lifting; some travel required.
• Office‑based and field‑work across multiple schools and community sites.

Salary & Benefits

Contract Days: 200 (FTE=1.0), Beginning 7/1/2026 for FY26‑27

Salary: Hiring Range $35,000 – $60,000; placement on hiring schedule depends on education & experience.

Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance; Colorado PERA eligible; sick and personal leave.

Mountain BOCES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.