Cascade offers unique career opportunities within Jefferson County. Stay tuned for openings in the the following positions:
Group Supported Employment Specialist
This role provides job coaching support and guides clients in accessible employment in a small group, light-hearted setting. Cascade Community Connections partners with the Jefferson County Public Works Solid Waste Program to guide individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build self-empowerment and professional skills in an outdoor setting. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who loves to teach and seeks to work with others in the outdoors without the physical demands of full-time maintenance work.
Community Engagement Specialist
Professionals trained to locate community services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to coordinate the use of those resources with the Persons they support. They promote inclusion with the community at large, and support both the Person served and their family in implementing the person centered plan. The major focus of the (CG) is creating experiences that increase the likelihood that relationships would occur and eventually follow normal day-to-day patterns of community participation. This program and newly created position requires the ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of Person served and community partners.
Supported Employment & Community Engagement Specialist
This fulfilling and dynamic role works directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build self-empowerment and relationship-building skills, and partners with our local community to provide accessible employment opportunities. This role is ideal for the self-motivated, compassionate individual searching for a rewarding career assisting individuals to be valued and active members of our community. Our Specialists have a deep commitment to client success.
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On the Blog:
How can you be more inclusive of autism in the workplace?
April is Autism Acceptance Month - here are 5 ways employers can be more inclusive of ASD in the workplace.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Worlds Imagined
Learn how you can participate in this year's Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
New Partnership between Cascade & Jefferson County Public Works Transfer Station
This partnership will assist participants in developing skills, abilities and behaviors that enables them to fully realize their vocational aspirations.