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Full Life is seeking a full-time Employment Program Coordinator to join our team at a dynamic non-profit organization on Hawaii Island. This position plays a critical role in supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities by managing services, supervising staff, and promoting person-centered, community-based support, job coaching/development, and supervising job coaches. If you're passionate about making a lasting impact and want a stable, rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you!

Full Life is seeking a full-time Employment Services Coordinator to join our team at a nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on Hawaiʻi Island. This position supports individuals island-wide and supervises staff who provide employment-related services.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and support Employment Services Direct Support Professionals to ensure quality service delivery and participant success.
• Provide person-centered employment services, including career planning, job coaching, workplace training, and ongoing employment support.
• Develop employment opportunities through employer outreach, job development, job carving, customization, and self-employment supports.
• Monitor participant progress through worksite visits, performance evaluations, and collaboration with employers to promote job retention and advancement.
• Support participants in developing self-advocacy, workplace communication, work readiness, transportation, and independent employment skills.
• Coordinate access to accommodations, assistive technology, benefits counseling, financial literacy resources, and other employment-related supports.
• Develop and facilitate instruction in career exploration, job readiness, self-advocacy, post-secondary education planning, and work-based learning experiences.
• Collaborate with families, employers, schools, the Department of Education (DOE), the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), and other community partners to support participant goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with agency, funding source, and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's Degree from an accredited school is required. A degree in a related field is preferred.
• If a bachelor's degree is outside of the Human Services or Education fields of study, one year of verifiable experience working with persons with disabilities is required.

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred

• Current TB clearance (or willingness to obtain before start).

• Current CPR & First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain before start).

• No history of abuse, neglect, theft, or other disqualifying convictions.

• Must pass a drug test and a criminal background check.

• Valid state-issued driver's license and automobile insurance.

At Full Life, we believe in empowering our team to thrive. We offer comprehensive benefits to support your well-being and professional development:

• Full-time, salaried position based in Hilo, HI | Pay between $50,000 - $55,000 a year

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time employees

• 3% 401(k) match after 90 days of employment

• Health insurance or $200 monthly health stipend (if covered elsewhere)

• Cell phone stipend

• Mileage reimbursement

• Referral bonuses (up to $500)

• Student loan repayment assistance ($50/month)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care

• Bonuses are given when organizational goals are met

• Regular team-building activities with the Full Life 'Ohana

• Ongoing career and mentorship opportunities

• Incentives for completing and maintaining training requirements

If you're interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application today!
To expedite the process, please call our Hilo office at (808) 935-7699 after submitting your application to discuss the next steps.

We look forward to meeting you!

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Full Life is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Full Life is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process, interviews, and throughout employment. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at aj@fulllifehawaii.org, and we will work with you to ensure that your needs are met.