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Employment Specialist

AbleLight
Grand Junction, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026
At AbleLight, 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 drivers license
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, as needed, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Benefits:

  • 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 AbleLight.
  • 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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