Supported Employment Specialist

# 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. * * * ## 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. * * * ## Key Responsibilities ### Employment 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 * * * ## 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 * * * ## 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 * * * ## 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 IND-CO To The Rescue is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.