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 find appropriate job matches. The position requires independence, organization, relationship-building, and a commitment to helping people achieve vocational goals. This is an hourly, non-exempt position. Morning, evening, weekend, and occasional holiday availability may be required based on employment and service needs. Candidates must complete the Culture Index Survey to be considered. Sample Supports provides community-based services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, emphasizing person-centered support, autonomy, meaningful choice, community inclusion, and progress toward individual life goals. The coordinator helps individuals build careers and develops inclusive community partnerships.

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.
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.
Complete the Culture Index Survey to be considered.

Responsibilities

Evaluate individuals’ employment interests, job readiness, strengths, work skills, and support needs.
Assist 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 other direct services according to individual 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 professionally 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 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
Five- and Ten-Year Anniversary Trips through the Dream Project
Virtual Sleep Training and Night Nanny Services for Eligible Parents
Weekly meal services for eligible new parents
Supplemental parental leave pay for qualifying employees