Careers at AHEDD

The Employment Coordinator role works closely with the Area Manager to serve as a local resource. The Employment Coordinator will help market and promote AHEDD’s employment services to potential participants, families and community agencies.

Employment Coordinator Key Responsibilities:

• Support individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining meaningful employment in the community.
• Deliver valuable employment services.
• Provide person-centered job development which includes job searching, resume writing, job application and interview preparation with your assigned participants.
• Provide on the site job coaching and job support when an individual is hired. Maintaining professional relationships with employers and other community organizations.
• Network within the community and area businesses to create job opportunities.
• Market and promote AHEDD’s employment program and the valuable aspects of work to potential participants, families, community agencies, and the public.
• Work with the Area Manager in business development to promote services, complete presentations and help grow the region.
• Assist the Area Manager in supervising staff and overseeing projects.
• Ability to This role will possess and apply a broader understanding of administrative and programmatic performance, conduct staff training as needed to promote quality assurance, assist with program growth and staff development
• Respond timely to contract requirements.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner.

Employment Coordinator Work Schedule:

• Working hours typically follow a Monday – Friday daytime schedule, but you must have availability for occasional evening and/or weekend hours as needed based on your participants employment schedules.
• Ability to work independently and create a flexible schedule for yourself under the supervision of your Area Manager.

Employment Coordinator Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working in a related field
• Capacity to plan and be responsive to a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to travel within the region for AHEDD business.
• Have a valid driver’s license, active car insurance and are legally eligible and able to drive to program assignments.
• Must be eligible for state and federal clearances.
• Preference goes to candidates with field experience and/or a related education.
• Obtain the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) Certificate within six months of hire date.

What we offer:

• The chance to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
• AHEDD recognizes our workforce as our single greatest asset and is essential to achieving our mission. This full-time position has a base salary starting at $41,558 plus a performance driven incentive payout averaging $7,000 per person each year.
• For those candidates who are fluent in Spanish or ASL, base salary starts at $43,721.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance included after 30 days of employment.
• Generous paid time off accrued every two weeks and six paid holidays per year.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel around your assigned region.
• Company provided cell phone and laptop for work use.
• 401(k) with employer contribution after 1 year of employment.

AHEDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace.