Employment Specialist / Job Coach

Ablelight • Grand Junction, CO

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About The Position

At AbleLight, the Employment Specialist is a key team member of the expanded supported employment mission, helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve purpose and community. The role builds a pipeline of businesses and clients for employment services, coaches new clients on the job, and ensures documentation and compliance. It also develops community and business relationships and coordinates pre-employment transition services with schools and colleges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or commensurate experience.
• Two years of relevant experience, including six months of experience with IDD.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain positive community and business relationships to help people find gainful employment and advancement that provides a meaningful experience.
• Identify and secure new clients to receive employment services through AbleLight.
• Develop a client pipeline by forming strategic partnerships with school districts to develop and implement pre-employment transition services.
• Maintain open communication with employers and businesses to identify successes and opportunities, 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 and build a pipeline of clients.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with the vocational rehabilitation division and other funding and referral sources.
• Complete timely and thorough program and case documentation.
• Follow licensing regulations, agency policies, best practices, and protections of individual rights.
• Observe, evaluate, and record job performance to make recommendations concerning goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days of employment and access to Teladoc.
• Any Day Pay: get paid at any time after working a shift.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with up to 3.5% matching contributions.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account.
• Basic life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursements.
• Ongoing training to support career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level