Job Coach - Full Time

Boone Center Inc; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine paid holidays

PTO 128 hours accruable

Employer‑subsidized health, dental, V\

Job summary

Boone Center Inc. is seeking a Job Coach to train and support adults in competitive employment settings. The role emphasizes advocacy, independent work with participants, and maintaining schedules and timely documentation.

You will work to ensure safety, monitor performance, and assist with participant goal achievement under the guidance of a Program Coordinator. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with participants, families, and staff.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist work site personnel in training and supervision of participants.
• Monitor participant activities and reinforce supervisor directions.
• Ensure safety of all participants.
• Complete training documentation and reports.
• Address participant performance issues and coordinate with program staff.
• Maintain accurate schedule and communicate scheduling changes.
• Support participants in achieving their goals per their plan.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

OUR COMPANY: We are Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) and our mission is to inspire and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, challenging personal growth and development through a continuum of innovative employment opportunities. This commitment keeps us moving in many directions and requires a talented and varied team.

At the end of the day, everything we do aligns with our vision—creating a world where disabilities are no longer barriers to achieving potential and purpose in meaningful work. We operate with integrity, positivity, respect, accountability, innovation, service, and empathy. If our mission and values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply today.

Job Summary: The Job Coach is responsible for the day-to-day job training of adult employees in competitive employment positions, maintain quality, and meeting quotas (if applicable), set by the business partner. They are responsible for the guidance and direction needed to intervene with employees one-on-one and set a professional example and expectation through their actions, attendance, and dress. This person must act as an advocate on behalf of all employees under their direct supervision. The Job Coach must be able to work independently with their employees, maintain their schedule, and have the ability to make immediate decisions should an unexpected situation develop.

Duties:

• Assist the work site personnel in the training and supervision of the participant.
• Monitor the client’s activities and reinforce the supervisor’s directions.
• Ensure the safety of all participants.
• Complete all training documentation and reports associated with the program as required.
• Assist the work site personnel in the resolution of any participant’s performance issues.
• Comply with the proper procedures concerning grievances, suspensions or terminations of participant.
• Communicate with work site personnel regarding any relevant issues.
• Communicate with competitive employment advisors/instructor regarding progress of participant.
• Facilitate the development of relationships between work site personnel and the participant.
• Support the participant in achieving their goals as outlined in their plan.
• Complete and submit all applicable forms in a timely manner.
• Maintain an accurate schedule.
• Deliver accurate and timely responses with Program Coordinator with scheduling changes.
• Perform other related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Reliable Transportation and Valid driver’s license.

Experience:

• 3 – 5 years of experience working in a business desired.
• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to pull up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to reach, turn and twist above and below the waist.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics may vary. The following are representative characteristics an employee can encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Subsidized BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Nine (9) Paid Holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Jury Duty
• 128 Hours of accruable PTO
• Employer-subsidized Health, Dental and Vision, with a partial in-network deductible reimbursement plan
• Immediate vesting in 403b with up to 4% salary match
• 100% employer-paid Short-term Disability (60% pay for up to 13 weeks, with $750 weekly maximum)
• 100% employer-paid Long-term Disability (60% pay up to retirement age, with $5,000 monthly maximum)
• 100% employer-paid Life, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment plan with a $20,000 benefit
• 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and TravelConnect Travel Assistance

PAY: $19 per hour
STATUS: 30 - 40 Hours Full Time
HOURS:Varying hours between 7am and 8pm Monday through Friday

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

It is the policy of BCI to provide equal employment opportunities. BCI will not discriminate against any staff member or applicant for employment with regard to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, disability, military status, or any other status protected by law.