Job Development Coordinator

Sample Supports•Longmont, CO

About The Position

Sample Supports is seeking a Job Development Coordinator to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities identify, obtain, and maintain meaningful community employment. The role combines direct vocational support, employer outreach, job placement, documentation, and program development. The coordinator evaluates each person’s employment interests, strengths, skills, and support needs, then works with local employers to identify appropriate job matches. The position is hourly and non-exempt. Morning, evening, weekend, and occasional holiday availability may be required based on employment and service needs. The role also includes job coaching, individualized employment planning, employer partnership development, service coordination, documentation, and support for employment-program growth. Sample Supports provides community-based services focused on autonomy, meaningful choice, community inclusion, and progress toward individual life goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one to two years of professional experience.
Must meet at least one of the following: a bachelor’s degree or higher in rehabilitation services, psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling, special education, or a closely related field; a nationally recognized supported-employment certificate or certification that can be completed upon hire; or at least one year of full-time experience providing successful job-placement services.
Must be at least 18 years old due to driving responsibilities.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to meet motor vehicle record requirements and transport individuals receiving services when needed.
Ability to pass required criminal background and Child and Adult Protection Services checks.
Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
Strong communication, organization, documentation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
Willingness to complete and maintain CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, NVCI, and other required training or certifications.
Willingness and ability to implement trained emergency, de-escalation, and NVCI procedures when necessary and authorized.

Responsibilities

Evaluate individuals’ employment interests, job readiness, strengths, work skills, and support needs.
Assist individuals with resumes, applications, interviews, onboarding, job retention, and advancement.
Identify job matches that promote informed choice, workplace inclusion, and long-term employment stability.
Develop and maintain partnerships with inclusive community employers.
Provide job coaching and direct services according to each individual’s service and employment plans.
Create job-readiness activities, work-skills training, and individualized employment strategies.
Teach and model professional communication, reliability, problem-solving, and workplace expectations.
Advocate for reasonable workplace supports that promote independence and employment success.
Communicate with individuals, employers, families, case managers, DVR counselors, coworkers, and other team members.
Complete employment plans, assessments, worksite evaluations, placement records, progress notes, check-ins, new-hire paperwork, and team updates.
Complete accurate daily documentation, billing records, and service tracking that meet Medicaid, DVR, audit, and claims-testing requirements.
Manage schedules, verify attendance, and coordinate coverage to support consistent service delivery.
Track assignments, documentation, placements, employment outcomes, retention, and program goals.
Meet established billable-hour, productivity, placement, retention, and program-development expectations.
Support employer outreach, referral development, marketing, and overall employment-program growth.
Address employment barriers, workplace concerns, scheduling needs, and service issues with urgency and sound judgment.
Maintain required Job Development and Placement training and credentials.
Provide other direct services within the employee’s training and assigned responsibilities.
Report suspected mistreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation as a mandatory reporter.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Postpartum wellness package.
Hospital indemnity coverage.
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
Monthly employer contribution to dependent care accounts.
Accident and short-term disability insurance.
100% employer-paid life insurance.
Voluntary term life insurance.
Pet insurance.
Mileage reimbursement.
Cell phone reimbursement.
Discounted cell phone plans.
401(k) with up to a 4% employer match.
Employee Assistance Program with free mental health, legal, and financial resources.
Paid professional development and certification opportunities.
Free clinical supervision for qualifying degrees and licenses.
Annual anniversary gifts and celebrations.
Bonus opportunities for all positions.
Dream Project.
Five- and Ten-Year Anniversary Trips.
Virtual Sleep Training and Night Nanny Services for Eligible Parents.
Weekly meal services for eligible new parents.
Supplemental parental leave pay for qualifying employees.