Employment Consultant

Description

Continuum of Colorado has an opening to be our next Employment Consultant. As our Employment Consultant, you will communicate, coordinate, and provide integrated employment services. The Employment Consultant also coordinates with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and other external entities as needed.

We’re committed to a great work-life balance here, so you’ll get to work full-time at 36 hours/week with flexibility to work evenings/weekends based off support needs!  Additionally, it is a hybrid remote position, with opportunities to work in the office, on job sites, and at home.

Requirements

• Two years of experience and/or related education or training working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Work independently
• Work flexible hours, as needed
• Valid Colorado driver's license and proof of auto insurance
• Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work as appropriate.
• Meet our driving requirements - no suspensions/revocations and no more than two (2) moving violations in the past three (3) years

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; additional related work experience may be substituted for advanced study requirement
• Prefer experience in sales and marketing
• Prefer working knowledge of the IDD system, rules and regulations and DVR.
• Prefer additional experience in an area directly related to job assignment.

We are committed to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization and our partnership with the IDD community. Our work is rooted in the firm belief that all people deserve respect and dignity, where we embrace and celebrate varied identities, preferences, and perspectives. These values are essential to our organization’s excellence and to achieving our objective of a more equitable and inclusive community for all. We will ensure our systems, policies, practices, actions, and communications are equitable, including how we attract, hire, engage, develop, promote, retain, and retire BIPOC and other underrepresented or marginalized talents. We intentionally engage in an ongoing process of active learning and growth to advance a culture reflective of a shared purpose and belonging.

Requirements

Starting Salary and Benefits
$18 / hourly

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Mileage reimbursement
• Certified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plans
• Employee assistance program
• Employer-paid training

Additional Responsibilities

• Coordinates services and supports (i.e. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, employers, Social Security)
• Monitors and assesses job-related skills and provides employment skills training and follow-along support. Helps families determine priorities for service
• Conducts assessments to determine barriers to employment and work readiness; Assists individuals receiving supports with employment leads and job placement
• Accurately completes and distributes program documentation to include case notes, DVR application and supporting documentation, comprehensive assessment documentation, etc.
• Develops and maintains current and organized case files as required by the agency, State of Colorado, and respective County human services departments.