Job Coach - Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Bereavement leave

Jury Duty

PTO accrual (128 hours)

Health, Dental & Vision

403b with 4% match

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

EAP & Travel Assistance

Job summary

Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) is seeking a Job Coach to train adult employees in competitive positions and advocate for participants under supervision. The role requires one-on-one guidance, independent scheduling, and timely decision-making.

You will support site personnel, monitor activities, and ensure safety while maintaining training documentation and reports. Strong communication and reliability are essential to meet quotas and assist participants in achieving their goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Valid driver’s license

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.

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.

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 applicate), 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.