Job Coach

American Training; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Vacation

Fun work environment

Paid training

Job summary

American Training in Wakefield, MA is seeking a full-time Job Coach for our Day Services program to support adults with developmental disabilities in pursuing meaningful employment and life goals.

You will build relationships with employers, provide life and job skills training, and help Guests increase independence through ISP-driven tasks, with a Monday–Friday 8am–4pm schedule and a rewarding nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with people with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities.
• One year of experience in a similar role preferred.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy including word processing and data sheets.
• Valid driver’s license with access to a personal vehicle and appropriate insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive relationships with employers and act as liaison between Guests and employers.
• Teach, train, guide and direct Guests in life skills and job skills in individual and group settings.
• Support Guests in increasing independence according to ISP goals.
• Develop detailed job task evaluations for various jobs across industries.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Word processing

Data sheets

Driver's license

Tools

CORI check

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wakefield, MA 01880

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

American Training is a non-profit Human Services agency proudly recognized by The Boston Globe as a Top Place to Work in Massachusetts. We’re known for our innovative, values-driven workplace culture powered by WOW! Magic—our signature blend of positivity, fun, creativity, and respect.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a full-time Job Coach for our Wakefield Day Services Program. As an American Training Job Coach you will work closely with our Guests, adults with developmental disabilities, to support their individual employment goals. You will be a vital part in ensuring that our Guests are living meaningful and memorable lives!

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.

• Develop positive relationships with employers, acting as the liaison between Guests and the employer.
• Teach, train, guide and direct Guests in life skills and job skills, in both an individual and group setting.
• Support with increasing Guests independence in accordance with their ISP goals.
• Develop detail job task evaluation for a variety of jobs in different industries.

Qualifications

Must have one year of experience with people with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. Experience as a Job Coach is a plus.

• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy skills, word processing and data sheets.
• A valid driver’s license, the use of a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage and a satisfactory CORI are required.

Benefits

American Training offers a competitive benefit package, including medical and dental insurance, life and disability, vision, generous earned time off, paid holidays and vacation, a FUN work environment, paid training and much more!