Employment Specialist / Job Coach
Competitive Integrated Employment
Denver metro area - Full-Time
SIGN-ON BONUS!
(current employees and alumni excluded)
Do you believe employment can enhance the lives of the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled (I/DD) community?
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
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What You’ll Do
Employment Specialists, or job coaches, play an important role within our organization by providing support to individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment; assisting them to secure and maintain employment. You will work closely with members in services, employers and community organizations to ensure successful job placement, job development and job retention.
You will support those with intellectual or development disabilities (I/DD) in achieving their career goals by providing coaching, training, and mentoring for those seeking paid, integrated employment in the community.
Some of your key responsibilities will be to:
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
and so much more…
What You’ll Need
A high school diploma or equivalent is required – Bachelors degree is preferred
To successfully complete the provided PPCH required training
1+ years of experience working with people with intellectual or development disabilities (I/DD) is required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite or similar software is required
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
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 of 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
Important - Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Work is frequently performed in community and business settings and sometimes performed at PPCH offices and uses typical office equipment such as a computer, tablet and phone
Occasional lifting and carrying of approximately 15 pounds is necessary
Driving throughout the Denver Metro area is required on a regular basis
Driving, walking, and standing for extended periods of time is necessary
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You’ll Get…
SIGN-ON BONUS (current employees and alumni excluded)
Hourly Hiring Range: $20.00 - $22.00+
Benefits for Full-time Employees
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance available
Generous paid vacation and sick time
Six paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
401k with matching contributions when eligible
Company-paid comprehensive training
and more…
The above information is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of this job.
The PPCH mission is to build an inclusive and supportive community for the people we serve.
Founded in 1995, Parker Personal Care Homes (PPCH) has supported people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Colorado Front Range for almost 30 years.
As an organization that takes pride in the community we’ve created, we are determined to remain true to our core values of:
Community
Innovative Thinking
Individualized Approach
Family
Acceptance and Equality
Compassion
Personal Growth
Our goal is to maintain a culture of happiness, career satisfaction, and personal growth - all while providing excellent services to our customers. Learn more about PPCH at: www.parkerpch.com
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NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must complete your profile and apply to this position through our career site at: www.parkerpch.com/careers so that you’re entered into our ADP system OR Apply here: https://rb.gy/k4gm9h.
Parker Personal Care Homes, Inc. (PPCH) is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, inclusivity, and wage equity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
PPCH uses E-verify.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by email, include the job title and number and confirm your request for an accommodation to [email protected]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a PPCH employee and routed to a recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
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