Job Title: Employment Specialist, Denver Day Works (DDW)

Department: Center for Opportunity Rehabilitation and Employment

Reports To: Program Manager DDW

Location: 1530 W 13^th Ave, Denver CO 80204

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, occasional weekends and evenings

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: $22 - $26 per hour

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Updated: March 28, 2024

MISSION

We seek to create hope, opportunity, and choice, with work as the means through which people with disabilities and other hurdles to employment can more fully participate in the mainstream of life. For over 50 years Bayaud Enterprises has been an innovator in the community in reducing hurdles for individuals to engage in the workforce and attain self -reliance. We do this through personalized Employment Services, Social Enterprises (Business Solutions) which provide employment for those needing supported employment, and Individual and Community Services like providing free laundry with the Laundry Truck and support in finding housing and accessing different resource programs through the help of our Navigators. We create Hope, help to find Opportunities, and inspire Choices.

DEPARTMENT

Bayaud Enterprises partners with Denver Department of Housing Stability (HOST) to conduct outreach and recruitment for a job readiness program, Denver Day Works ("DDW"), for individuals and families experiencing homelessness that are not currently engaged in other community programs. The overall purpose of this program is to provide paid Day Work Experiences, support services and job readiness that may lead to employment in the community.

SUMMARY

This position will provide diverse employment services to individuals experiencing disability, poverty and/or homelessness. Services for participants include vocational assessments, facilitating pre-vocational and pre-employment individual and group services, supporting participants to identify job goals, execute effective job searches, obtain suitable and appropriate employment, and retain employment over time. This position will also facilitate career advancement plans for each participant.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position pays $22-$26 per hour.

Medical/ Dental/ Vision coverage available, Free RTD ECO Pass, Sick Pay & 401(k) 4% company match to help plan for retirement. Sick, Vacation, Holiday and PTO as well as life insurance and other benefits provided to this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply assessment criteria needed to determine employability.
• Establish and maintain rapport with all participants.
• Work with participants on an individual basis to assist in the development of an individualized plan for employment and attaining the goals and objectives outlined within.
• Coordinate with internal and external vocational specialists to help participant job placement.
• Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with employers and community partners.
• Complete all documentation and data entry as necessary daily.
• Attending applicable staff and community meetings.
• Coach participants in discussion of disabilities and necessary accommodations as well as previous justice involvement.
• Provide ongoing guidance, advice, and employment related assistance to participants.
• Develop resumes, perform mock interviews, and provide general job coaching.
• Conduct intake assessment identifying needs, goals, and responsibilities of participant and program staff.
• Complete timely and accurate collection of data across multiple databases including intake and maintenance.
• Provide monthly reports to supervisor on status of cases.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS

• Understanding of the challenges and barriers faced when experiencing poverty, mental and/or physical disabilities and/or other barriers, regarding how trauma can impact the employment process.
• Ability to function in a positive manner in a demanding work environment, to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility, to respond to priorities and schedules that change frequently.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), grammar, and reasoning skills.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft 365 and its various programs.
• Commitment to the potential of people to live a sustainable and fulfilling life regardless of their current situation or perceived limitations.
• Personal commitment to working within an integrated services model with emphasis on employment as a key component to ending poverty and homelessness.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information without breach.
• Crisis intervention skills supporting individuals with mental, physical, or other disabilities.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment while managing projects independently.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

MUST meet one of the qualifications below:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university.
• High school diploma/GED with two years' experience in career development counseling and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lived experience welcome.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid driver's license with the ability to pass Bayaud's motor vehicle carrier's insurance requirements.
• Pass background check for working with vulnerable populations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, interpret, and synthesize documents such as federal regulations, medical and psychological records, and data reports to create a compelling case via a written summary report in support of a disability claim. Ability to write other detailed reports and professional correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with participants, community partners and federal and state stakeholders. Bilingual (Spanish) may qualify for an increased salary offer.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area. Ability to develop a participant budget, calculate dates/times and track income changes.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret and variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear; the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty pounds. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment will be a combination of a temperature-controlled office environment and in the field meeting with participants in the Colorado weather. The home base of work is within the transitional housing site.

ALTERNATIVE WORK PLAN

This position is not eligible for an "Alternative Work Plan." All duties must be performed in the office or in the community with participants. Special projects will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

TRAVEL

Occasional travel within the Denver Metro area. Will drive company vehicle for these purposes. If a personal vehicle is used for work travel, this driver will be reimbursed at the federal rate for mileage.

Equipment Used: PC, telephone, copy machine, fax, postage meter, calculator.

Bayaud Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.