Employment Services Manager
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Job Summary
About Griffith Centers PASA
Griffith Centers Inc. is committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities including those who are behaviorally challenged and/or medically fragile. Our mission is to encourage members to develop and express their unique potential focusing on capability rather than disability.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay: $22/hr - $25/hr.
- Health Coverage: Medical dental and vision benefits available on the first of the month after 60 days of employment. Employee-only coverage options are available at no cost to the employee.
- Retirement: Participation in a 403b retirement plan.
- Paid Time Off:
- 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
- 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave annually.
- 10 vacation days (accrual starts at hire 40 hours available after 6 months of employment accrual rate increases with years of service).
- 40-hour annual bereavement benefit.
- Additional Perks:
- Bi-weekly pay (26 periods annually).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families.
- Public Service Loan ForgivenessQualifying Employee
As anEmployment Services Manager you will empower individuals to achieve their employment goals build independence and thrive in competitive community-based jobs. This is a dynamic role for someone who enjoys building relationships working in the community and helping others succeed.
This position requiresflexible availability including some evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the individuals we support. Because our work happens where people live and work youll spend65% or moreof your time in the community meeting with members employers and partners.
What Youll Do
Program Leadership & Development
- Coordinate and support the delivery of Supported Employment and Pre-Vocational Services.
- Support continuous improvement of employment services aligned with PASA HCBS and DVR requirements.
- Monitor employment outcomes and support quality improvement initiatives in alignment with approved service authorizations and program requirements.
- Represent the Program Director or designee in internal and external meetings as needed.
Direct Employment Support & Case Management
- Provide individualized job coaching follow-along supports and skill development.
- Develop implement and adjust person-centered job support plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Support members in achieving competitive employment through employer partnerships benefits counseling (e.g. SSI/Medicaid) disclosure guidance and re-engagement outreach.
- Provide education and support to employers families and stakeholders with member consent.
- Deliver supported education services and transport members as needed in accordance with safety requirements.
- Develop and implement individualized person-centered job development plans maintainingat least three employer contacts per week to build and sustain relationships with local employers and community partners.
- Achievea minimum of 16 job starts per yearor maintain60% employmentacross your caseload.
Maintain Accurate Documentation & Compliance
- Complete timely progress notes goal tracking and related documentation in Therap.
- Work closely with the Program Director to keep participant records up to date.
- Support and complete audits reporting and compliance monitoring activities.
DVR & Stakeholder Coordination
- Participate in DVR coordination reporting and compliance activities under the direction of the Program Director.
- Assume DVR vendor lead responsibilities upon completion of training and designation.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with DVR counselors employers and community partners
Who You Are
Youll thrive in this role if you are:
- A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships with diverse individuals and employers.
- Adaptable organized and able to work independently in a community-based environment.
- Mission-driven and passionate about supporting people to achieve competitive integrated employment.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelors Degree or over 4 years of experience plus certification.
- Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) certification or able to obtain within 30 days.
- Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Safety-Care certification within 90 days of hire.
- Must be at least 21 years of age (due to driving demands).
- Must have a valid drivers license (with acceptable DMV record) and a willingness to transport clients in your vehicle.
- Must have open availability to accommodate members schedules (evenings and weekends required).
- Vehicles older than 5 yearsmust pass a detailed multi-point safety inspection through an ASE certified mechanic. Griffith Centers Inc. covers the cost of the inspection; however any required repairs are the responsibility of the applicant and must be resolved within 30 days of hire.
- Preferred:
- Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certification or able to obtain within 1 year of hire.Griffith Centers offers reimbursement with a 3-year employment commitment.
Schedule
40 hours per week (schedule varies including evenings and weekends)
Why Griffith Centers
- Impact:Help individuals build meaningful careers and greater independence.
- Growth:Gain experience with evidence-based practices like IPS Supported Employment.
- Community:Work alongside a mission-driven team that values collaboration and compassion.
- Support:Access ongoing training supervision and professional development.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Griffith Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.
ADA Compliance: If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please contact HR at
Drug-Free Workplace: As a federal contractor Griffith Centers maintains a policy of a drug-free workplace. Candidates for employment must pass a drug screen and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing.
Employment with Griffith Centers is at-will. Except as may be required by state law employment with Griffith Centers is at-will meaning that either you or Griffith Centers may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice subject only to applicable law. All employees may be subject to an initial evaluation period of approximately 90 days; however this initial evaluation does not guarantee any term of employment and completion of the introductory period does not alter the at-will nature of employment.
Accepting applications through 6/10/2026.
Required Experience:
Manager