The Project SEARCH Program Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of direct supported employment services (job coaching) to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities involved in the Project SEARCH program at Children's Hospital Colorado.
Responsible for training, coaching and supporting individuals on caseload in their respective roles at Children's Hospital Colorado. The role will work directly with clients to help maintain employment by encouraging communication, flexibility, independence, and professionalism. The individual will serve as a liaison between CHCO and the families/guardians/external support agencies of individuals on caseload. Additionally, this role will support the team member in meeting required annual training and performance management expectations.
Additional Information
Department Name: Board & Community Relations
Job Status: Full time, 40 hours per week.
Shift: Day, Mon to Fri 8am to 4:30, In person role.
Duties & Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.
Provides direct skills training/job coaching to Project SEARCH graduates employed at Children's Hospital Colorado.
Serves as liaison between client, CHCO manager, and client's home support system.
Track client progress and success on organization and unit responsibilities - including items like required training, goal tracking and annual mandatory requirements.
Support client in accessing and learning CHCO systems related to their employment.
Attend new employee organization and track requirements of onboarding process with client.
Develops skill building employment plans for work success for each individual client, including the creation and maintenance of job aids and connections to support resources and other tools.
Maintains accurate documentation, data collection, reporting and participant progress toward skill development and employment success.
Supports successful onboarding of students to CHCO and enrollment in community based programs including CCB, DVR and other partner agencies.
Submits accurate billing and supporting documentation of services provided to Community Center Boards (CCB), Medicaid and or Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) .
Participates in program partner meetings, statewide Project SEARCH meetings, and family education sessions as appropriate.
Communicates and works as a team with Project SEARCH staff and partner programs.
Promotes resources for the ongoing learning, development and well being of team members related to employment success.
Attends and participate in annual Service Plan Meetings for clients.
Document and report concerns to program leadership, law enforcement and Adult Protective Services as needed.
SUCCESS FACTORS
* Ability to outreach, network, and communicate effectively with a variety of populations
* Ability to motivate participants toward meaningful and appropriate employment
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to think outside the box and problem solve
* Knowledgeable about Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Medicaid billing process and associated authorizations for services
* Knowledgeable about Community Centered Boards including enrollment process, billing, and team roles
* Knowledgeable about RTD, Access-A-Ride and other public transportation options
Minimum Qualifications
- Degrees
- High School Graduate. Bachelor's Degree, preferred
- Area of Study
- Experience
- Required: Two years' experience working in a professional environment, providing direct supported employment services to students or clients. Prior job development experience and two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Equivalency
- Certification
- Required to possess active, nationally recognized supported employment certification, or obtain within 6 months of hire.
Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
Hourly Range: $24.48 to $36.72
Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
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Children's Hospital Colorado
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 403(b)
Apr 09, 2026