Employment Coordinator

Position: Employment coordinator

• Are you motivated about helping people and working with others to succeed in Supported Employment?
• Become an EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR with FRIENDS of Broomfield’s Supported Employment Program.
• FRIENDS is one of Colorado's most established, innovative, and passionate organizations serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
• FRIENDS of Broomfield is dedicated to enhancing communities by creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through an innovative and person-centered approach.
• The EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR position provides ongoing supported employment including job coaching, job placement, and job development for adult individuals with IDD.
• The EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR works directly with individuals to locate successful and meaningful employment and to assist with learning job tasks and duties to employer specifications.
• The EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR works with a caseload of adult individuals who have goals to achieve greater independence, meaningful inclusion and engagement in the community, as well as the ability to earn a paycheck.
• The EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR’s work environment and schedule will change daily as support work takes place in various businesses in Broomfield and the surrounding areas.
• The EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR position requires the ability to work independently with excellent self-management and scheduling skills and is also part of a team that works together to routinely and consistently provide support, coverage, and technical advice to one another.
• Hours are based around the supported individuals’ work schedules but are generally Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Duties/Responsibilities

Recognize the needs and desires of each individual and provide appropriate support. Provide job development, job development activities, and job placement support to assist individuals with obtaining successful and inclusive community employment. Provide individualized support and job coaching on the job; assisting individuals to perform job tasks and duties to employer’s specifications Practice positive and professional interpersonal skills with individuals for continuing success on the job. Provide transportation for job development activity in the community and to and from different work sites as needed using personal vehicle. A company vehicle use may also be reserved as needed. Provide consistent routines, positive reinforcement, motivation, inspiration and moral support to the individuals supported. Ability to handle crisis management according to established policy, procedures, and guidelines. Ability to handle minor issues that arise, including de-escalating, re-directing, reporting progress as well as incidents or problems to the Director. Consistent and effective communication with supervisor, individuals, employers, families, care providers, DVR counselors, case managers, Supported Employment team members, and other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) as needed or requested. Attend Supported Employment team meetings as well as yearly individual support plan meetings for each individual along with IDT meeting as needed and/or requested. Act as an advocate for the individual fostering and supporting a two-way relationship of respect and dignity between the individual, their employer, and other community members. Understand each person’s DVR Plan for Employment (IPE) or Case Management Individual Service Plan (ISP) and assist the individual with creating and working towards measureable goals that align with the support services and units authorized within their plans. Document concise and objective progress notes in Therap that provide information on what supports you are providing along with the progress of each individual. Keep up with required trainings including First Aid/CPR, Safety Care, and Relias.