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.

We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by:

• 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.

The 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

• 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 % for coverage of eligible dependents. Same‑and opposite‑sex domestic partner coverage is available.
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care, dependent care, and 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.

• 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 and 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.
• Ensures timely and accurate use of all company systems as required while maintaining complete up‑to‑date records and any future upgrades as directed.
• Performs other job…