Employment Specialist
Parker Personal Care Homes - Lakewood, CO
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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 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 suppo 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 app oximately 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 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
Created: 2024-09-23