Job Coach

MERS Goodwill; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Job Coach to support young individuals with disabilities in their summer work experience. This part-time role involves traveling within the St Peters area to assist participants in acclimating to work environments while developing essential skills. The ideal candidate will embody core values of diversity and professionalism, ensuring participants receive the support they need to thrive. This opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in the community while helping others grow and succeed in their careers.

Qualifications

• Experience in social services with individuals with disabilities is required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in meeting employer expectations and task completion.
• Provide ongoing training to improve participant work performance.

Skills

Time Management

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Degree

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Required Travel: 0% (to and from worksite only)

Travel Location: St Peters (location will vary depending on client job site)
Position Type: Temporary
Salary Range: $18+

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated and professional Job Coach to join our Summer Work Experience - St Peters Career Center team! The ideal candidate will support our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!" and embody our core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility.

The SWE Program helps support young participants with disabilities by providing summer employment training. As a SWE Job Coach, you'll spend your time in the community, traveling within the St Peters area to meet with youth participants and employers at work sites.

Job Coaches are responsible for helping participants acclimate to various work environments while they gain experience and develop new skills. The program spans eight weeks from June to July, and selected candidates must attend training sessions in April and May. Please note that this is a part-time position, and the working hours are 20-22 hours per week.

• A high school degree is required; an associate's/bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Experience working in social services with individuals with disabilities is required. Experience working with youth with disabilities is preferred.
• Excellent time management and strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Must possess a current First Aid and CPR certification or be willing to obtain one upon hire. Training will be provided if needed.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Works alongside participant as needed to assist with meeting employer expectations with regards to task completion and speed.
• Continue to provide training to improve participant work performance after employer's training period has ended.
• Problem solves to create accommodations or other ways to address performance issues.
• Support participants to develop and maintain relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
• Develops and maintains natural support on the job and establishes working relationships with the supervisor(s).
• Implement proper fading/re-entry techniques to ensure participant success.
• Maintains contact with MERS/Goodwill Case Manager assigned to the participant to report progress and difficulties.
• Completes agency documentation which may include, but not limited to, daily documentation of observations and job coaching/retention hourly log. When coaching for Summer Work Experience, documentation will include participant time-sheets and weekly evaluations.
• Utilizes time at the work site to complete all necessary documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

MERS Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer. MERS Goodwill does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

MERS/ MO Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment.