SWAP Employment Specialist - Craig - Moffat County School District

Description

Position Type:
Student Support Services

Date Posted:
6/19/2025

Location:
Moffat County High School

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Job Title: SWAP Employment Specialist
Location: Moffat County High School
Reports to: SWAP Coordinator
Date Posted: 06/19/2025
Date of Availability: ASAP
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary: Under the supervision and assignment of the SWAP Coordinator, the SWAP Employment Specialist is responsible for providing, coordinating, and obtaining services that result in successful employment placement for youth and young adults (ages 15-24) that are exiting the school system with mild to moderate disabilities. SWAP staff are district employees but do not assume typical ancillary duties of education staff. This position will be based out of the Colorado Workforce Center at 480 Barclay St. Craig, Co 81625. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of job seekers by helping them achieve gainful employment. If you are passionate about empowering individuals and fostering economic independence, we encourage you to apply for the position of SWAP Employment Specialist.

*Salary Schedule: Classified Salary Schedule, Range: $24.10 - $37.35 depending on experience.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associates degree preferred. The successful completion of the Work Keys or similar competency based assessment within the past 2 years accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with youth and/or young adults with disabilities preferred.
• Understanding of employment practices, labor market trends, career development principles, and Vocational Rehabilitation preferred.
• Knowledge of community services and agencies with services for individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with job seekers and employers.
• Knowledge of resume writing, interview techniques, and job search strategies.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Empathetic and patient with a genuine desire to help individuals with disabilities overcome barriers to employment.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience with professional electronic communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual assessments to identify Clients skills, interests, and career goals.
• Provide guidance and support to clients in resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
• Develop and deliver workshops or training programs on various employment-related topics such as job search techniques, networking, and workplace etiquette.
• Collaborate with employers to understand their hiring needs and establish relationships to identify potential job opportunities.
• Screen job seekers; qualifications and support needs and match them with suitable employment opportunities.
• Assist job seekers in completing job applications and preparing for interviews.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of job seeker interactions, progress, and employment outcomes. As well as conduct on-site job assessments as assigned.
• Keep abreast of current labor market trends, job market demands, and industry-specific information to provide relevant advice to job seekers.
• Network and build partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and educational institutions to expand employment opportunities for job seekers.
• Collaborate with other members of the team to develop and implement innovative strategies for job placement and career advancement.
• Provide follow-along services after a students' case is closed
• Intervene on students' behalf when requested to support ADA related concerns or other support needs.
• Maintain program records and electronic filing systems including calendars and scheduling systems.
• Maintain case notes, service records, and documents through monthly progress reporting.
• Assist Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) in identifying and providing short-term training services as assigned.
• Acquire documentation to determine eligibility with DVR as requested by DVR counselor and SWAP Coordinator.
• Develop reports as assigned by SWAP Coordinator.
• Follow Board of Education, building, and department procedures/policies.
• ?Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Requirements:

• Responsible for supervising and maintaining the safety of students under his/her supervision.

Benefits include: PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, other optional benefit elections. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week as defined by their position are also eligible for the district's health insurance.

Additional information: *Salary/pay rate is determined based on position classification and employee's qualifications and experience relevant to the job description requirements. Full pay range may be found on the appropriate salary schedule. Salary schedule link below. Employees hired new into a position are rarely qualified to receive the maximum of the pay range shown on the salary schedule.
MCSDSalarySchedule

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Ability to read and analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus but not required.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract numbers. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply critical thinking and practical problem solving skills to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Ability to multitask with interruptions. Ability to manage multiple priorities at once. Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community members from a variety of ethnic and educational backgrounds. Ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

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, stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described below here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Employees may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Is directly responsible for student safety, work output and wellbeing.

Application Process: Moffat County School District uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online. Visit www.moffatsd.org to apply for this position.

In compliance with Title VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Moffat County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. English speaking ability will not be a barrier to participation and admission to District programs. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees or need for special education services. The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the District. Compliance Officer for Title IX - Megan Caughey, 600 Texas Ave, Craig, CO 81625, 970-826-6410, megan.caughey@moffatsd.org.

En cumplimiento del Título VI y VII del Acto de Derechos Civiles de 1964, Título IX de la Enmienda de Educación de 1972; Sección 504 del Acto de la Rehabilitación de 1973, la Discriminación de Edad en Acto del Empleo de 1967, el Acto de los Americanos con Discapacidades, el Acto de no Discriminación de Información Genética de 2008 y la ley de Colorado, Condado de Moffat Distrito Escolar RE-1 no discrimina ilegalmente en base a raza, color, sexo, religión, origen nacional, ascendencia, credo, edad, estado civil, orientación sexual, información genética, discapacidad o necesidad de servicios de educación especial en la admisión, acceso, tratamiento o empleo en programas educativos o actividades que opera. Capacidad de hablar ingles no será un obstáculo para la participación y admisión a programas del Distrito. Se han establecido procedimientos de queja para los estudiantes, padres, empleados o necesidad de servicios de educación especial. La(s) siguiente(s) persona(s) han sido identificadas como el oficial de cumplimiento para el Distrito. Megan Caughey, 600 Texas Ave, Craig, CO 81625, 970-826-6410, megan.caughey@moffatsd.org.