--- title: Supported Employment Specialist description: Centennial Mental Health Center is hiring for the Supported Employment Specialist role in Fort Morgan, CO. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/supported-employment-specialist-at-centennial-mental-health-center-01a183a0-751f-76a4-a61f-4467a850fe96 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Centennial Mental Health Center as Supported Employment Specialist in Fort Morgan, CO. Pays $22.12–$26.56 per hour. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/l6349y.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Centennial Mental Health Center | | **Location** | Fort Morgan, CO | | **Salary** | $22.12/hr - $26.56/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 28, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Centennial Mental Health Center. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Centennial Mental Health Center. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $43,000 – $57,000 a year (median $51,000). ## Description **POSITION SUMMARY** Carries out the services of the Individualized Placement and Supports (IPS) Supported Employment program by assisting disabled adults with community job development, job placement and post-employment follow up. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** - Engages clients and establishes trusting collaborative relationships directed towards the goal of competitive employment in community settings. - Assists clients in obtaining information about their benefits (i.e. SSI, Medicaid, etc.) and how their benefits will be affected by employment. - Helps clients think about long-term employment or education goals, work history, strengths and other factors that relate to a current vocational goal. - Conducts job development and job search activities directed towards positions that are individualized to the interests of the clients, following the principles and procedures of IPS Supported Employment. - Conducts a minimum of 6 employer contacts per week to learn about businesses and employer needs. - Provides individualized follow-along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment. Develops an individualized employment plan with the client and incorporating input from the mental health team. - Is responsible to carry a case load of 15 clients after the first six months of employment. - Is responsible for 8 job starts each year after the first year of employment. - Spends at least 65% or more of total scheduled work hours in the community. - Provides education and support to family members about work. Gathers input about skills, interests and strengths of the client and ideas for supports. - Prepares timely reports and works cooperatively with the Division of Vocation Rehabilitation (DVR) to determine eligibility for employment. - Maintains accurate and timely clinical records consistent with Center standards. - Participates in meetings, in-services and supervisory sessions as required. - Performs other job duties as assigned. **EDUCATION** An individual performing the job coaching possesses one or more of the following: - CARF accreditation in the area of Community Employment Services; or, - RSAS accreditation - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Rehabilitation Services, Rehabilitation Counseling, special education, or a closely related field; or, - Nationally recognized supported employment training certificate or certification - One year or more of full-time work experience providing satisfactory job placement services **ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS** - Experience working with people with serious mental illness, providing employment services and knowledge of the work world are preferred. - Having the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries, identify strengths, and support the client right to make independent decisions when possible. - Knowledge of community resources and disability programs/resources. - Knowledge of cultural issues that may have a bearing on service provision. - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - Computer literacy to include basic skills in e-mail communication and word processing. - Ability to work as an effective team member is essential. - Ability to travel within the Center's service area or to other locations as needed. ## Skills - Special Needs Education - Digital Video Recorder (Dvr) - Employment Support Services - Intrusion Detection And Prevention - Word Processing - Supervisory Skills - Computer Literacy - CARF Accreditation - Job Development - Community Resource Navigation - Counseling - Communication - Medicaid ## Related - [Social Services & Nonprofits jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Youth & Career Counseling jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/youth-and-career-counseling?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Employment Specialist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/social-services-and-nonprofits/youth-and-career-counseling/employment-specialist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Colorado](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 56960 jobs - [Mental Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/mental-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 26580 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)