Employment Specialist/Job Coach

Employment Specialist/Job Coach

Join our Employment team to support people with developmental disabilities as they navigate exploring, entering and advancing in our local workforce: a role designed to strengthen our commitment to Dignity, Dedication, Respect, and Choice in every aspect of service delivery.

Schedule: 36-hour work week, flexibility needed to accommodate job seekers and employers, which may include evenings and weekends.

Compensation: $23.00-$25.30/hour

Benefits

• Medical Benefits - $30/month for an individual (opportunity to add dependents) $750 deductible, 100% covered after.
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) - 3% employer match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vacation/Sick Accrual
• Holiday Pay
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Program

Job Responsibilities

The Employment Specialist supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in exploring, entering and advancing in competitive integrated employment. This role promotes Employment First principles by developing strong partnerships with local employers and workforce groups. Working within an outcome-based supported employment model, the Employment Specialist is responsible for achieving measurable milestones such as completing discovery, job placement, and job stabilization. Success in this role requires effective job development, timely follow‑through, high‑quality coaching, and ongoing collaboration with employers, job seekers, and support teams.

DDRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

What You Bring to the Role

• Experience supporting people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, or in employment services, human services, vocational support, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with job seekers, employers, and community partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to obtain required training and certifications, including Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certification, within established timeframes.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in office and community-based settings, including employment sites and other locations relevant to service delivery. The position involves supporting people in their work environments and requires adaptability to changing settings, schedules, individual support needs, and travel between service locations throughout the workday.
• The role involves regular interaction with people supported, coworkers, employers, and community members throughout the workday and the use of technology to support communication and documentation.

Developmental Disabilities Resource Center: Our Story

Since 1964, DDRC has been committed to empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and supporting their families. With a team of 200 dedicated staff, we offer a wide range of services from Early Intervention to adult residential, employment, and community programs. Our mission is grounded in inclusion, opportunity, and helping every person reach their fullest potential.

DDRC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

DDRC Culture:

Our team demonstrates dedication to creating an environment where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are supported and empowered. We are committed to ensuring every person is treated with dignity, every interaction reflects respect, and every person is offered meaningful choice in their daily lives. As a mission-driven organization, we value collaboration and long-term growth evidenced by our impressive average employee tenure of nine years.