Employment Specialist / Job Coach

PARKER PERSONAL CARE HOMES INC•Lakewood, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Employment Specialists champion employment as an important part of the lives of our members in services by partnering with employers, families, consumers and the community. The Employment Specialist position is a full-time role, scheduled for 36–40 hours per week. Flexibility is essential, as work shifts will vary based on departmental needs. The schedule will include some evening and weekend hours.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite or similar software is required
Strong written and verbal communication skills with effective listening skills, even when non-traditional communication is used
Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work and adhere to your schedule independently with little or no direct supervision, holding yourself accountable to deadlines
Ability to learn and support others in using assistive technology, such as programs or applications providing help with communications, etc
Ability to constructively receive and provide feedback
Ability and willingness to complete required training and learn and follow PPCH operations and systems
A valid driver’s license and ability to meet PPCH’s driving requirements

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree is preferred
Experience working with people with intellectual or development disabilities (I/DD) is preferred
Customer service and sales experience is preferred
Experience working with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is preferred
Experience working in the Colorado Intellectual and Development Disabilities System is preferred

Responsibilities

Encourage individuals’ self-expression, self-worth, self-reliance, and decision-making while providing job support and following Service Plans and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) authorizations
Teach and support employees with their new and ongoing work responsibilities through on-site instruction and coaching and create and follow fading plans for onsite support (A fading plan is a plan implemented from day one for how the Employment Specialist will back away from direct supports)
Strongly engage in job development tasks for the member in services by working with and assessing the member’s skills, interests, and any barriers to employment and creating a specific job development plan based on the member’s skills, interests, and goals
Comply with PPCH policies and the rules and regulations of State and Federal oversight agencies and maintain knowledge and understanding of those agencies’ policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines
Promptly communicate and report all behavioral incidents, medical emergencies and/or significant incidents to the appropriate agencies, teams, or individuals
Attend meeting and staffings as needed or requested and assist with other vocational employment needs and communications