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Employment Specialist

Job in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, 81503, USA
Listing for: AbleLight
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-07-04
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Life Skills Coach/Career Advisor, Community Health, Mental Health, Human Services/ Social Work
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 19 - 20 USD Hourly USD 19.00 20.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Posted Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 7:00 AM

At Able Light, we believe the world shines brighter when people with developmental disabilities achieve their full potential. We pioneer life‑changing services that empower the people we serve to thrive.

The Employment Specialist is a key team member of our expanded supported employment mission to provide a sense of purpose and community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role is responsible for building a pipeline of business and clientele for employment services, performing as a job coach to new clients, and ensuring proper documentation and compliance.

Requirements
  • Bachelors’ Degree in related field or commensurate experience
  • Two years of relevant experience with 6 months of IDD experience
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, as needed, including occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Health and Wellness:
    Medical/Dental/Vision benefits after 30 days of employment and access to Teledoc
  • Any Day Pay: get paid at any time after you've worked a shift
  • Financial Wellness: 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 3.5% matching contributions, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Account, and Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
  • Work/Life Balance:
    Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursements
  • Ongoing training to support Career Development
  • $19.50/hr
Responsibilities
  • Identify, develop, and maintain positive community and business relationships for the purpose of finding people gainful employment and advancement that provides a meaningful experience.
  • Identify secure new clients to receive employment services through Able Light.
  • Develop a pipeline of clients by forming strategic partnerships with School Districts to develop and implement pre-employment transition services.
  • Maintain positive and open lines of communications with employers / businesses to identify areas of success and opportunity. Partner with them to effectively remove employment barriers and resolve issues related to community integration and independence for people with disabilities.
  • Coordinate with School districts and Colleges to develop and promote pre-employment transition services, ultimately building a pipeline of clients.
  • Maintain cooperative working relationships with the vocational rehabilitation division and other funding and referral sources.
  • Responsible for timely and thorough program / case documentation
  • Follows licensing regulations, agency policies, best practices, and protection of individual rights.
  • Observe, evaluate, and record job performance to make recommendations concerning goals and objectives
  • All other duties assigned

Be part of a team who enhances the lives of our individuals in every way possible. Apply today and make a difference in your community!

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