Summer Internship - Job Coach - SWEP

Job One • Kansas City, KS

42d • Hybrid

About The Position

Help people succeed at work. Make a difference every day. As a SWEP Job Coach, you'll support individuals with disabilities as they gain real-world work experience, build skills, and achieve vocational goals. You'll coach, mentor, and encourage participants while helping create inclusive workplace experiences.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in various settings, including outdoors.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Ability to pass required background and drug screenings.
• Ability to travel to assigned worksites.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is a plus.
• Patient and encouraging
• Dependable and adaptable
• Passionate about helping others succeed
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Committed to dignity, respect, and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Coach and support participants at community work sites.
• Teach workplace skills and expectations.
• Partner with employers to promote success and accommodations.
• Track participant progress and complete required documentation.
• Transport participants to approved work activities when needed.
• Serve as a positive advocate for inclusion and independence.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED