Supported Employment Coordinator

Supported Employment

Coordinator

Affinity Ranch

Reports To: Executive Director

Department: Supported Employment

Status: Part-Time (Growing to Full-Time)

Position Summary

The Supported Employment Coordinator provides leadership and operational

oversight for Affinity Ranch’s Supported Employment Program, serving individuals

with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This role ensures high-quality,

person-centered job coaching, compliance with Medicaid documentation and billing

requirements, and meaningful employment outcomes for participants.

This position will begin as part-time, with the expectation of growth into a full-time role as the department continues to expand.

The Coordinator supervises Job Coaches, develops individualized job descriptions

and pre-vocational curriculum, manages Medicaid billing processes (training

provided), and maintains strong partnerships with community employers. This

position plays a critical role in advancing Affinity Ranch’s mission to foster

confidence, skill development, and belonging through inclusive vocational

opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Oversight

● Supervise and support all Supported Employment Job Coaches.

● Provide direct job coaching coverage when needed.

● Ensure consistent, high-quality, person-centered service delivery.

● Lead regular team meetings and training.

● Support performance management and professional development of job

coaches.

Individualized Employment Planning

● Develop customized job descriptions for supported employees based on

strengths, goals, and employer needs.

● Create and implement curriculum for:

○ Job development participants

○ Pre-vocational training participants

● Ensure employment placements align with participant goals and skill

development plans.

Medicaid Compliance & Billing

● Ensure all job coaching documentation is accurate and submitted in a timely

manner.

● Review notes for compliance with Medicaid guidelines.

● Manage Medicaid billing for the Supported Employment department (training

provided).

● Maintain organized records and ensure audit readiness.

● Stay current on regulatory updates and implement necessary procedural

adjustments.

Hiring & Screening

● Screen, interview, and assess new applicants for supported employment

services.

● Determine appropriate level of support and program readiness.

● Collaborate with families, case managers, and providers as needed.

Administrative & Reporting

● Track participant outcomes and progress metrics.

● Maintain departmental data.

● Provide regular updates to the Executive Director.

● Assist with grant reporting and program data as needed.

Qualifications

Required

● Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental

disabilities (IDD).

● Strong organizational and time-management skills.

● Detail-oriented with high documentation accuracy.

● Demonstrated leadership ability and decision-making skills.

● Strong written and verbal communication skills.

● Ability to balance compassion with accountability.

Preferred

● ACRE (Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators) Certification

strongly preferred.

● Experience with Medicaid-funded services.

● Experience with billing systems or case management software.

● Prior supervisory experience.

● Equine and or small animal care.

Physical Requirements

This position requires a combination of office-based, ranch-based, and community

job-site responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical requirements may include:

● Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.

● Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

● Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach as needed.

● Ability to work in outdoor ranch environments, including exposure to varying

weather conditions.

● Ability to communicate effectively in person and via phone or electronic

communication.

Compensation & Benefits

This position will begin as part-time and is expected to grow into a full-time role as

the Supported Employment program expands.

Full-time employees are eligible for:

● Paid vacation time

● Medical insurance

● Dental insurance

● Vision insurance

Compensation $20/hour - $22/hour