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Supported Employment Specialist

Location: Parker, CO
Company: To The Rescue
Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Schedule with Community-Based Travel

Help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities build confidence, succeed in the workplace, and maintain meaningful employment in their community.

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About the Role

To The Rescue is seeking a Supported Employment Specialist to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities find success in community employment. In this role, you'll provide one-on-one job coaching, workplace support, and guidance that helps individuals build confidence, develop independence, and maintain meaningful employment.

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Key ResponsibilitiesEmployment Support

• Provide on-site job coaching and workplace support

• Assist members with learning job duties and meeting employer expectations

• Support workplace communication, accommodations, scheduling, and time-off requests

• Encourage increasing independence while providing individualized support

Member Support & Documentation

• Follow individualized service plans and employment goals

• Complete required documentation accurately and on time

• Monitor member well-being and respond appropriately to changing support needs

• Provide direct support based on each individual's plan of care, including medication administration when required

Collaboration & Community Engagement

• Build positive relationships with employers, members, families, and community partners

• Communicate regularly with internal teams regarding member progress

• Participate in trainings and team meetings

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What We're Looking For

• Passion for helping others succeed

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Patient, dependable, and encouraging

• Comfortable working independently throughout the community

• Organized and able to manage multiple members and schedules

• Valid driver's license and eligibility for company vehicle insurance

• Must be at least 18 years old

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Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• Six months or more of experience supporting individuals with disabilities

• Experience in supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, job coaching, human services, or direct support is a plus

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Work Environment

• Community-based role with regular travel throughout the Parker and Denver metro area

• Flexible schedule based on member and employer needs

• Combination of community, workplace, office, and residential settings