Employment Specialist/Job Coach

Developmental Disabilities Resource Center • Lakewood, CO

2d • $23 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Employment team to support people with developmental disabilities as they navigate exploring, entering and advancing in our local workforce: a role designed to strengthen our commitment to Dignity, Dedication, Respect, and Choice in every aspect of service delivery.
Schedule: 36-hour work week, flexibility needed to accommodate job seekers and employers, which may include evenings and weekends.
Compensation: $23.00-$25.30/hour

Requirements

• Ability to build positive working relationships with job seekers, employers, and community partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to obtain required training and certifications, including Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certification, within established timeframes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, or in employment services, human services, vocational support, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in exploring, entering and advancing in competitive integrated employment.
• Promotes Employment First principles by developing strong partnerships with local employers and workforce groups.
• Working within an outcome-based supported employment model, the Employment Specialist is responsible for achieving measurable milestones such as completing discovery, job placement, and job stabilization.
• Requires effective job development, timely follow‑through, high‑quality coaching, and ongoing collaboration with employers, job seekers, and support teams.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits - $30/month for an individual (opportunity to add dependents) $750 deductible, 100% covered after.
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) - 3% employer match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vacation/Sick Accrual
• Holiday Pay
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed