Job Details
Job Location
Dover - Lakewood, COPosition Type
Full TimeEducation Level
High School Salary Range
$24.00 - $29.00 HourlyJob Shift
DayIPS Employment Specialist & Intake CoordinatorSUMMARY
This role is designed to foster client relationships that are built on trust
and collaboration, with the ultimate goal of securing competitive employment
for our clients in community job settings alongside workers who may or may not
have disabilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Include some or all the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be
assigned.Ensure receipt of any referrals and associated documents.Upload documents into database and case note receipt and upload of documents.Schedule Client Intake meetings, invite assigned Employee Specialist for
introductions and upload document in database.Complete Intake meeting and upload documents into database, case note and
schedule client's next appointment with Employment Specialist assigned,
cc: all related parties, Pr. Document in database.Ensure receipt of End of month reports from Employee Specialists, compare
authorization to report information. If correct, upload documents into ELMO.
If incorrect notify Employee Specialist to correct and cc Program Manager.Implementing an interview process on-site for local businesses.Providing one-on-one coaching for job search and retention.Developing a job search curriculum for both beginner and advanced job seekers.Generating job orders and matching participants' skills to job referrals.Maintaining an active job bank to facilitate job placement.Conducting and interpreting employability assessments to determine job
seekers' skill levels, career interests, and goals.Working with job-ready customers referred to appropriate businesses,
assisting them in arranging suitable interviews with established employer
contacts.Developing individualized job development strategies for those supported in
the employment programs through networking, marketing, and job/client
matching.Maintaining job sites, negotiating employment contracts, and working with
employers to meet agency expectations.Contacting prospective employers to determine needs and explain placement
services.Assessing specific needs of employers while matching the skills and
experiences of clients for specific open jobs.Utilizing techniques such as cold calling, job fair attendance,
fieldwork, networking, and web searches to develop employment leads for
participants enrolled in various grant-funded programs.Assisting clients in obtaining individualized information about how
entitlements (e.g., SSI, Medicaid, etc.) will be affected by
employment so clients can make decisions about employment opportunities.Assessing clients' vocational skills and preferences on an ongoing basis
utilizing background information and work experiences.Helping clients learn about different jobs/careers by assisting with
meetings with workers/managers to ask about positions that interest
clients, meetings with academic advisors, observing workers, and
attending job fairs to speak with employers about different types of jobs.Conducting job development and job search activities directed toward positions
that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the people on
his/her caseload, following the principles and procedures of IPS supported
employment.Conducting an average of six employer contacts per week. Employer contacts are
designed to learn about the needs of the business, describe supports offered
by the program, and describe client strengths that are relevant to the
positionProviding individualized follow-along supports to assist clients in
maintaining employment.Providing education and support to employers as agreed upon by clients.
