Responsible for working directly with SWAP youth, SWAP Coordinator, teachers and employers on assessment, job
shadows, development plans, job placement, coaching and follow-up. Assist in coordinating with agencies for housing, transportation,
mental health and other services as case manager. Report youth progress and or needs to coordinators on a weekly basis. Assist SWAP
Coordinator in developing business relationships, which results in hiring and retaining SWAP clients. Assist in educating, informing
and marketing SWAP to students, parents, schools, and community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. Frequency of
duties, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.

Description of Job Tasks Frequency % of Time
Daily = D On an annual
Weekly = W

basis, e.g. 10
Monthly = M hours of a 40
Quarterly = Q hour work week = 10/40
Annually = A = 25%

1. Prepare SWAP youth with job seeking, job readiness and job retention skills training and D 35%
materials. May provide transportation of students, as well as develop transportations strategies
for students.

2. Provide individual case management services to clients. Assist with vocational exploration, D 20%
career planning and job/career development. Administer vocational assessments and
coordinate with other services and agencies.

3. Support with job coaching, including individualized strategies to enable students to cope with D 10%
job challenges.

4. Model self-determination, empowerment and advocacy skills to students and young adults. D 3%
5. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. D 1%
6. Develop goals and services needed to implement and coordinate planned services in W 10%

conjunction with SWAP Coordinator and DVR (Department of Vocational Rehabilitation).
7. Maintain accurate and complete records of services to SWAP youth and complete monthly case W 5%

notes.
8. Collaborate with teachers, parents, employers, and other outside agencies to promote student W 5%

success in a work-based learning experience.
9. Develop jobs, participate in job fairs, and conduct placement activities that result in career- W 4%

oriented positions.
10. Collaborate with PSD teachers to recruit students into SWAP. W 4%
11. Provide one year of follow-up services after students’ cases are successfully closed. Conduct M 2%

post-employment services with youth, employers, and families.
12. Perform other duties as assigned. Ongoing 1%
TOTAL= 100%

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, Business or related field
• More than two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, and experience in vocational field required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable

2407 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521 • phone: (970) 490-3488
web: www.psdschools.org

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire

• Must meet District driver insurability requirements
  

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Oral and written communication skills
• English language skills
• Interpersonal relations skills
• Customer service and public relations skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of community resources, agencies and employers
• Requires writing and computer skills to complete 25-45 individualized progress notes per month summarizing client services

safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals
• Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office and/or other department software packages
  

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:

POSITION TITLE # of EMPLOYEES
Direct reports: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental
functions described below 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.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Stand x
Walk x
Sit x
Use hands to finger, handle or feed x
Reach with hands and arms x
Climb or balance x
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl x
Talk x

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Hear x
Taste x
Smell x

WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds x
Up to 25 pounds x
Up to 50 pounds x
Up to 100 pounds x
More than 100 pounds x

MENTAL FUNCTIONS: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Compare x
Analyze x
Communicate x
Copy x
Coordinate x
Instruct x
Compute x
Synthesize x
Evaluate x
Interpersonal Skills x
Compile x
Negotiate x

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Amount of Time
None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) x
Work near moving mechanical parts x
Work in high, precarious places x
Fumes or airborne particles x
Toxic or caustic chemicals x
Outdoor weather conditions x
Extreme cold (non-weather) x
Extreme heat (non-weather) x
Risk of electrical shock x
Work with explosives x
Risk of radiation x
Vibration x

VISION DEMANDS: Required
No special vision requirements.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) x
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) x
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus x

NOISE LEVEL: Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet x

42303 – SWAP (School to Work Alliance Program) Specialist

NOISE LEVEL: Exposure Level
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud

42303 – SWAP (School to Work Alliance Program) Specialist