Direct Support Professional - Supported Employment Focus-Northern Colorado

Build Job Skills. Support Independence. Create Meaningful Opportunities.

Sample Supports’ is seeking a dependable and encouraging Job/Career Coach to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop vocational skills, obtain meaningful employment, and succeed in community workplaces.

Job Coaches typically work one-on-one or with small groups at community job sites. You will provide hands-on instruction, supervision, advocacy, and individualized support while helping each person build confidence and independence.

Although Supported Employment is the primary focus, this position is part of our combined employment and day-services team. Employees must also be willing to provide Day Program coverage based on individual, staffing, and program needs.

Team members often describe this work as life-changing and incredibly rewarding. We know you can choose to work anywhere, choose an organization where your work makes a difference.

To be considered for this role, you must complete the Culture Index Survey. This is not a test, and there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive.

• Provide individualized job coaching at community workplaces
• Teach job duties, workplace routines, time management, communication, and professional behavior
• Help individuals understand and meet employer expectations
• Support individuals in building confidence, independence, and long-term employment stability
• Provide on-site training, supervision, advocacy, and problem-solving
• Communicate regularly with individuals, workplace supervisors, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Identify barriers to employment and help develop practical support strategies
• Follow each individual’s service plan, employment goals, behavior plan, supervision requirements, and safety protocols
• Complete daily service notes, employment tracking, progress updates, and billing documentation within required timelines
• Communicate concerns, changes, incidents, and employment progress to the appropriate team members
• Provide transportation to job sites, community activities, and other authorized services
• Use trained crisis-prevention, de-escalation, and NVCI techniques when needed
• Report suspected mistreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation as a mandatory reporter

• Supporting individuals during group activities and community outings
• Providing supervision during program hours and transitions
• Leading recreational, volunteer, educational, or skill-building activities
• Teaching communication, social, community-safety, and independent living skills
• Supporting individuals with behavioral, personal care, mobility, or other needs within the employee’s training
• Providing transportation and maintaining required supervision in community settings
• Following individual service plans, behavior plans, and program protocols

Flexibility between Supported Employment and Day Program services is an essential function of this position.

• Must be at least 18 years old due to driving responsibilities
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Willingness to transport individuals receiving services in a personal or agency vehicle as assigned
• Ability to meet required motor vehicle record and insurance standards
• Ability to work independently in community and workplace settings
• Strong communication, patience, reliability, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to complete accurate electronic documentation on time
• Ability to remain calm and professional during behavioral escalations or emergencies
• Ability to work with individuals who may display unpredictable, aggressive, or high‑risk behaviors
• Willingness and ability to perform trained NVCI…