Part-time Community Employment Job Coach

Mains'l • Chico, CA

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About The Position

Mains’l is hiring a part-time Community Employment Job Coach to provide person-centered, individualized hourly support to people pursuing employment goals and participating in community internships or employment settings. The Job Coaching Specialist provides hands-on guidance as individuals learn new tasks, develop workplace relationships, and navigate their roles.

The specialist also serves as a liaison between Mains’l and community business partners, providing job coaching and inclusive community training. The role requires effective communication, critical thinking, adaptability, problem-solving, time management, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries while offering compassionate, respectful support.

The position is 10 to 25 hours per week. The starting rate is $19.25 per hour, with a maximum rate of $20.50 per hour based on years of experience at Mains’l. Pre-employment requirements include being at least 18 years old; passing a Department of Justice background check and driving record check; having reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance; and completing a tuberculosis skin test.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass a background check through the Department of Justice (DOJ).
• Safe and reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
• Ability to pass a driving record check.
• Complete a TB (Tuberculosis) skin test.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify, understand, or learn various learning styles and apply this knowledge on an individual basis.
• Dependability and time management skills to make sound decisions while working in the field.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills.
• Basic technology skills.
• Adaptability to various environments.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, support, and training to individuals as they perform duties in community internships or places of employment.
• Assist individuals with resume writing, job search strategies, interview preparation, and on-the-job training.
• Support individuals in learning and navigating professional boundaries and workplace relationships.
• Support staff team members with job coach training.
• Act as a liaison between community business partners and Mains’l by providing job coaching and inclusive community training.

Benefits

• Full-time staff benefits include paid time off, paid sick time, and paid holidays.
• Health, dental, life, and vision insurance for full-time staff.
• 401(k) for full-time staff.
• Paid funeral leave for full-time staff.
• Parental leave for full-time staff.
• Two weeks of paid jury leave for full-time staff.
• Education assistance (tuition reimbursement) for full-time staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed