Employment Specialist

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at‑risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well‑being, and stability of those it serves. Our Philosophy of Service: Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible. Building strong, caring and trauma‑informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services. Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve. Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development. Using resources judiciously and effectively. Employment Specialist provides evidence‑based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services to participants experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness, integrating employment services with clinical care to help individuals achieve competitive, sustainable employment grounded in their own goals. This position partners closely with participants to identify strengths and interests, develop individualized employment plans, and navigate barriers to employment with a person‑centered, recovery‑oriented approach. Significant time is spent in the community building employer relationships, conducting outreach, and providing direct job coaching and retention support, in close coordination with CCH treatment teams to integrate vocational goals into each participant’s broader care plan. IPS model experience is valued but not required; CCH provides training to the right candidate. Work location: 563 E Colfax Ave, Denver, Colorado 80203, United States Benefits Valid driver’s license required. This requirement may be waived, if necessary, based on overall candidate experience and current needs of the business and/or role. Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full‑time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. Choice of dental insurance or discount plan. Vision insurance. Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses. Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage. Employee Assistance Program, a problem‑solving resource available to you and your household members. Dollar‑for‑dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3‑year vesting. Extensive paid time‑off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full‑time employees in their first year. The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire. Responsibilities Coordinates job development activities for the program. Maintains updated knowledge regarding community providers and partners. Conducts veteran/participant intake, job development, and outreach activities. Works with internal and external job developers to help with veteran/participant job placement. Provides ongoing guidance, advice, and employment‑related assistance to participants. Works with veterans/participants to develop individual employment plans (IEPS) with pathways to attain overall goals and objectives. Assists in resume & cover letter creation, tailoring, and best practices. Provides employment information such as job openings, interview preparation, etc. Helps respond to various situations in a trauma‑informed manner. Ensure timely & accurate use of all company systems as required while maintaining complete up‑to‑date records and any future upgrades as directed. Performs other job duties as assigned. Job Competencies Consistently provides excellent customer service with a high degree of emotional intelligence. Experience communicating clearly and effectively with others through multiple mediums to diverse audiences. Takes initiative to learn about current community resources related to employment/vocation services. Must be able to manage projects and tasks in a dynamic environment with respective stakeholders. Must be able to adhere to process protocol. Must be able to adjust and apply sound judgment in high‑pressure situations. Must be able to access information from computer screens and printed materials. Must be able to stand, sit, and walk throughout operational work hours. Experience Minimum 1 year of experience in the service industry and/or social work. Prior experience assisting individuals suffering from or at risk of homelessness is highly preferred. Education Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, or related field highly preferred. Specific funding requirements may require a Bachelor’s degree. Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment‑related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr