Job Coach, Employment Services
About The Position
Join the BuildAbility Team as a Job Coach. Are you someone who finds joy in assisting others in reaching their goals? Do you prefer being out in the community rather than confined to a desk? Currently, we're on the lookout for Job Coaches to lend support to participants in our Supported Employment Program. Our mission is to carve out a space for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, encouraging them to envision a life without limitations and then guiding them toward turning that vision into a reality. This is a program that helps individuals find a job and develop the skills needed to be successful in that job. A job coach will provide support and training to help individuals learn how to complete job tasks and understand the company's policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Optimistic attitude and ability to give encouraging verbal feedback regularly.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with individuals with disabilities, their family members, employers, and others in a positive and constructive manner.
- CPR/First Aid Certification (required, or must obtain within 30 days of hire).
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (required, or must obtain within 30 days of hire)
- Valid California Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
- Willing to travel.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Proof of Criminal Background Clearance.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Assisting individuals at their workplace to complete tasks successfully.
- Helping individuals adjust to the workplace culture and understand the workplace policies.
- Providing hands-on training, observation, and evaluation of the individual’s work tasks to help them improve.
- Developing a relationship with workplace supervisors to gain feedback on the individual’s performance and to help create a workplace environment that will maximize the individual’s success.
- Using BuildAbility’s digital program to log the individual’s progress and performance.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation starting at $18.00 - $21.00/hour
- Paid Sick Time (56 hours)
- Mileage Reimbursement and Paid Travel Time
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Opportunity for Career Advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
