Career Planning
We get to know you: your goals, availability, transportation, likes and dislikes, sensitivities, and any barriers to employment, plus how to overcome them.
Our services
Support for every step of the job journey
Career planning, job development, placement, coaching and benefits planning for individuals with IDD, ages 16 and up.
What we do
Services that support the whole journey
From figuring out what kind of work you'd enjoy to staying successful once you're hired, we're with you along the way.
Job Development
Creating or updating your resume, searching for jobs that match your wants and needs, applying, following up on applications, and preparing for interviews.
Job Placement
We advocate for you to get interviews and offers, make sure the job is a good fit before you accept, and talk with managers about any accommodations you'll need on day one.
Job Coaching
On-the-job support to make sure you're fully trained, completing tasks to standard, and building natural support connections with coworkers.
Benefits Planning
Help getting and keeping benefits such as SSDI and food assistance, and understanding exactly how working will affect them, from certified Work Incentive Practitioners.
Ongoing Support
We check in with you and your employer to make sure everyone is satisfied, and provide accommodations, coaching, or extra training if anything needs attention.
Short-term Getting started
- Career Planning
- Job Development
- Job Placement
- Short-Term Job Coaching
- Benefits Counseling & Planning
Long-term Staying successful
- Job Coaching Maintenance
- Ongoing Benefits Counseling
See our full list of services
Employment Services
- Job Development
- Help with resumes, applying to jobs, checking on applications and interview preparation.
- Job Placement
- Support through accepting a traditional part-time or full-time job.
- Job Coaching
- Making sure you're completing tasks to standard and communicating well with coworkers and management.
- Benefits Counseling & Planning
- Setting up or maintaining benefits (SSDI, food assistance, etc.) and understanding how employment affects them.
Training & Assessment
- Personal Adjustment Training
- Learning transportation routes, communication, personal functioning, finances and behavior skills for job success.
- Work Adjustment Training
- Learning job skills at a temporary job site or volunteer site.
- Situational Assessment
- Visiting a job site to see if a type of job is a good fit and to assess skill sets.
- Community Based Work Experience
- A short-term job that builds skills toward a long-term career goal.
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
For students and youth preparing for work.
- Job Exploration Counseling
- Activities for learning about different jobs and careers.
- Informational Interviews, Tours & Job Shadows
- Visiting job sites or meeting professionals to learn about a job.
- Postsecondary Education
- Exploring careers that need further education, plus college and trade school tours and planning.
- Work Readiness Training
- Teaching the "soft skills" and behaviors employers expect.
- Job Seeking Training
- Resumes, applications and interview preparation.
- Introduction to Self-Advocacy
- Self-awareness, decision making, goal setting, requesting accommodations, knowing your rights, and leadership skills.
Medicaid (PASA) Services
- Supported Employment
- Elevate 4:14 is a Colorado Medicaid Program Approved Service Agency (PASA) for supported employment.
- Mentorship
- Building self-advocacy skills: understanding information to make informed decisions, life skills training, joining meetings, and taking part in advocacy events.
How we work
Support that meets you where you are
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Getting to know you
We learn about your goals, availability, transportation, what you like and don't like, sensitivities, and anything that might get in the way.
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Finding the right fit
We search for jobs that match your wants and needs, help you apply, and advocate for you to get interviews.
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Starting strong
Before you accept, we make sure the job is a good fit, and we work with your manager on any accommodations you need.
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Staying successful
Job coaching and ongoing check-ins with you and your employer help you build a lasting career.
Where we meet
VirtuallyOver Google Meet, from wherever you're comfortable.
In the communityAt a local café or library to talk about jobs or benefits.
At your job siteOn-site coaching and support once you're working.