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

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.