We are hiring a driven Employment Specialist to join our growing team at Laradon in Denver, CO.
Growing your career as a Full Time Employment Specialist is a great opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, project management and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Employment Specialist at Laradon today!
Position: Employment Specialist
Schedule: Full-time, time spent on campus and in the community
Starting Salary Range: *$19.50/hr-$21.50/hr
* The stated starting salary pay range for this position is meant to reflect a range of where a typical entry level candidate would start and is not meant to be all inclusive. Additional education and experience may result in a starting pay outside of the stated range. *
If you genuinely care about providing youth and/or adults with a sense of direction and hope, then you'll get huge satisfaction from this role. Your influence will not only impact the lives of youth and/or adults, but the community as a whole. Laradon staff work extremely hard and are challenged every day, but they play a key role in supporting the well-being of the individuals that we serve. As an Employment Specialist you will be a valuable asset to Laradon's mission by a ssisting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) in obtaining and seeking opportunities for volunteer and paid work experiences consistent with their vocational goals. The Employment Specialist will assist and provide training in and out of the Laradon Career Center, working to help develop job seeking skills, communication skills, social skills, self-advocacy, and helping the participants achieve their goals for individual job placement. This includes developing strong relationships with participants, their families, and community employers.
No day is ever alike but you can generally look forward to the following responsibilities: Help develop and implement curricula on employment concepts, philosophies and skills.
Provide supervision and actively engage participants on campus and in community while providing positive reinforcement.
Provide training in emotional maturation, socialization, communication, education, vocational and community skills.
Develop and implement vocational activities per ISSPs.
Develop, schedule and facilitate opportunities in the community to be included in work exposure and experience, volunteer opportunities within the community social activities.
Complete and maintain paperwork per Lardon's policy and procedures.
Prevention and management of crisis to provide a safe environment.
Build natural supports and community connections.
Maintain effective communication.
Implement protocols.
Drive participants as necessary for program needs
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
As Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative, team environment, employee must be physically present in the office to perform the different job functions.
Other duties as assigned.
We proudly support our employees by providing the following benefits for this position: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/FSA Voluntary Life Insurance Company Paid Short Term Disability 401(k) + 4% Match 11 Paid Holidays and 16 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) Bilingual Pay Differential Wellness Reimbursement - $100 per calendar year Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Student Loan Assistance Development, job growth, and internal training opportunities The opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding environment alongside other Laradon staff – one where everyone is truly appreciated CDC and CDPHE protocols to ensure the safety and welfare of all employees We believe in providing continuing education and development opportunities for our employees. To start you off right in your position, we'll make sure you are trained in the following: All trainings deemed mandatory by Laradon Orientation Medication Certification Mandatory Reporting Incident Reporting First Aid/CPR Safety Care Defensive Driving Person Centered Training Trauma Informed Care Job Shadowing We ask that you bring the following assets to our workplace: High School diploma or GED. Must be 21 years of age. Valid driver's license and good driving record. Two years of direct experience with individuals with developmental disabilities. Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full workdays. Our commitment to you once you get here: Laradon is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our DEI policy supports and strengthens Laradon's mission of promoting advocacy, community access and independence for the individuals we serve and celebrating the unique differences and abilities of our employees. We honor and celebrate the contributions of ALL individuals in our workplace and in the community.
To provide culturally competent services to individuals, students, guests, and staff/employees, our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, veteran status, religion, citizenship, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel a sense of belonging and value. We applaud everyone.
Our Values: Inclusion | Compassion | Advocacy | Respect | Empowerment
Benefits of working as a Employment Specialist in Denver, CO:
? Excellent benefits
? Opportunities to grow
? Advantageous package
