Job Coach - Summer Work Experience

Empac Group, Inc. • Washington, MO

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Job Coach is responsible for the daily operation of the Summer Work Experience program site, working with High School students with developmental disabilities. This includes worksite training of the participants (hard skills) and providing onsite social skills training as needed (soft skills). The job coach is responsible for guiding and directing participants one-on-one through varying workplace scenarios. The job coach must set a professional example and expectation through their actions, attendance, and dress. The job coach must act as an advocate on behalf of all participants. The job coach must communicate with the participating business to ensure business needs are met and a positive working relationship is maintained. The job coach must be able to work independently with their participants and make decisions necessary to guide their participants to a successful and positive work experience.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with people with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Daily operation of the Summer Work Experience program site
• Worksite training of participants (hard skills)
• Onsite social skills training as needed (soft skills)
• Guiding and directing participants one-on-one through varying workplace scenarios
• Setting a professional example through actions, attendance, and dress
• Acting as an advocate on behalf of all participants
• Communicating with the participating business to ensure business needs are met and a positive working relationship is maintained
• Working independently with participants and making necessary decisions to guide them to a successful and positive work experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED