Employment Specialist / Job Coach

AbleLight • Grand Junction, CO

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About The Position

At AbleLight, the Employment Specialist is a key member of the expanded supported employment mission, helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities find purpose and community. The role builds a pipeline of businesses and clients for employment services, coaches new clients on the job, and ensures accurate documentation and compliance. The position also develops community and business relationships, coordinates pre-employment transition services, and supports people with disabilities in achieving employment, community integration, and independence.

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 find gainful employment and advancement opportunities that provide meaningful experiences.
• Identify and secure new clients for AbleLight employment services.
• Build a client pipeline through 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, and partner with them to 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 job coaching for new clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days of employment.
• Access to Teledoc.
• Any Day Pay, allowing employees to get paid at any time after working a shift.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with up to 3.5% matching contributions.
• Health Savings Account.
• 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