As a Job Coach, you'll play a crucial role in supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in their career journeys. Job Coaches provide on-site mentorship in the workplace, providing personalized one-on-one assistance tailored to each client’s needs. As a Job Coach you are also acting as a life coach, working with individuals on goals and skills to help them become not only more successful and independent at their jobs, but in their lives.
This is a part-time role - 20 hours/week
What You'll Do:
- Provide one-on-one training and education to caseload of individuals you support in their workplace; teach clients how to complete job tasks.
- Offer prompts, cues, and support to encourage skill development and independence.
- Monitor and report progress, challenges, and work performance.
- Help the individual set and achieve goals; assist in overcoming personal barriers.
- Help clients communicate with employers and co-workers in the workplace.
- Help develop positive social, work, and life skills.
- Communicate with clients to understand their interests, skills, abilities, goals, and support needs.
- Provide job search assistance and interview preparation if needed.
- Assess and develop resumes based on skills and strengths if needed.
- Ensure safety is always maintained in the work environment.
- Demonstrate positive work habits and practices
- Assist with personal cares and mobility support as needed
- Create lasting, positive impacts on peoples’ lives through coaching, mentoring, and encouraging others to reach their employment goals.
What’s In It For you:
- Personal fulfillment and a meaningful career.
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference in someone's life and contribute to community inclusion.
- Continuous learning and skill development.
- Varied experiences every day; no two days are the same.