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Responsible for providing technical assistance, monitoring, leadership and professional development to Colorado school districts regarding the transition of secondary students with disabilities to post-school options that include employment and post-secondary education. Responsible for inter-agency coordination, serving on committees to represent interests.

Responsible for daily operation of full service workforce office. Responsible for the leadership, oversight and monitoring of state and federal programs operated on a local level that included all Workforce Investment Act programs, Governor's Summer Job Hunt, Trade Adjustment Assistance, Wagner-Peyser employment services, Veterans Services, Business.

Administration of a statewide program to provide layoff transition services to employers and employees going through a layoff. Responsibilities included provision of technical assistance and guidance to statewide workforce regions regarding program implementation through both written and verbal communications, including written policy, guidelines and.

Provided training and technical assistance to Workforce Center staff regarding disability related topics that included the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), assistive technology, specific disabilities, reasonable accommodations, community partner and disability related services, disability etiquette, and coordination of services. In addition, provided.

Provided case management, job seeking skills training, job development, job placement and job coaching to at-risk youth with mild to moderate disabilities ranging in age from 16 to 24. Gathered and managed necessary paperwork for the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation that included sensitive and confidential information. Coordinated services.

Provided case management, job seeking skills training, job development, job placement and job coaching to at-risk youth with mild to moderate disabilities ranging in age from 16 to 24. Gathered and managed necessary paperwork for the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation that included sensitive and confidential information. Coordinated services.