Job Coach, Supported 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. Why work with us: Meaningful Mission: Be a part of a team that's transforming lives and empowering individuals within the community. 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. Inclusive Environment: Join an organization that values diversity, anti-racism, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation starting at $18.00 - $21.00/hour, along with a generous benefits package. If our values align with yours, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you! Our Supported Employment Services: 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
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must pass a DOJ Live Scan fingerprinting background clearance.
- Valid California Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
- Willing to travel: 75% - 100%.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Fluent in Spanish.
- Prior experience supporting individuals with disabilities. If you don’t have experience, we will provide on-the-job training. Some of our best staff did not have experience prior to being hired at BuildAbility!
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
- 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
