Job Coach Intern: Build Skills & Inclusion

Monmouth University; West Long Branch (NJ); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ is offering an internship as a SWEP Job Coach. The role supports individuals with disabilities as they gain real-world work experience, build skills, and achieve vocational goals. This 25-hour-per-week internship runs Monday through Thursday with a Friday professional development meeting.

Pay is $16 per hour, with a week-long break for the July 4th holiday. The position emphasizes coaching, mentoring, and promoting inclusive workplace experiences,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Patient and encouraging

Dependable and adaptable

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ is offering an internship as a SWEP Job Coach. The role supports individuals with disabilities as they gain real-world work experience, build skills, and achieve vocational goals. This 25-hour-per-week internship runs Monday through Thursday with a Friday professional development meeting.

Pay is $16 per hour, with a week-long break for the July 4th holiday. The position emphasizes coaching, mentoring, and promoting inclusive workplace experiences,