Job Coach

Peckham, Inc. • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

A Job Coach helps people with disabilities learn job-specific requirements and tasks, work-related activities, and appropriate workplace behaviors. The coach provides individualized support to help employees become independent, competent, and confident in their new workplace, establish natural supports, and become included in the work environment.

This is a per-diem position with schedules varying according to the volume of Job Coach requests and the coach’s availability, ranging from 0 to 30 hours per week. Assignments take place at various worksites and Peckham locations throughout the Greater Lansing area. The position does not offer Peckham staff benefits and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one job training to clients at various worksites and Peckham locations.
• Train people with disabilities on job-specific tasks and interpersonal skills necessary in the workplace.
• Help employees become independent, competent, and confident in their new workplace.
• Support employees in establishing natural supports and facilitate inclusion in the work environment.
• Document client progress and provide professional-quality progress reports to staff and supervisors.
• Communicate regularly with staff and supervisors as needed.
• Provide travel training services to clients.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Promote Peckham’s vision, values, and services to customers and stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining organization-wide quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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