Employment Specialist

Ablelight • Grand Junction, CO

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About The Position

This job is a key team member of our expanded supported employment mission to provide a sense of purpose and community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role is responsible for building a pipeline of business and clientele for employment services, performing as a job coach to new clients, and ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
The above reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Requirements

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact and communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external audiences and colleagues. Proven ability to draft clear, concise and culturally aware business correspondence
• Working knowledge of marketing and public relations and their implications for and relationship to business growth.
• Ability to think strategically, multi-task, prioritize, respond promptly, and meet deadlines and performance goals.
• Self-starter comfortable in a remote working environment
• Bachelors’ Degree in related field or commensurate experience.
• Two years of relevant experience with 6 months of IDD experience
• Active Drivers’ License
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, as needed, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• New Business Development and Relationship Management of new Clients and Strategic Business Partnerships.
• Perform as a Job coach for Clients
• Ensure compliance and Documentation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees