Part-Time Job Coach: Build Student Workplace Skills

Workready-Texas; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Work Ready is seeking a part-time Job Coach to support high school students with mild to moderate disabilities during community-based Work Experience placements. You will assist students at local employer sites to learn job tasks and understand workplace expectations, helping them build independence.

Responsibilities include on-site support, teaching job skills, modeling professional behavior, and communicating progress to staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Completion of UNT WISE Job Skills Training (online certification).
• Experience in related human services fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support to students during their work shifts.
• Teach and reinforce job skills needed for workplace success.
• Model appropriate professional behavior and communication.
• Support students in problem-solving and understanding workplace expectations.
• Communicate observations, progress, and concerns to Work Ready staff as needed.
• Assist in developing strategies, accommodations, or prompts to increase independence.
• Represent Work Ready professionally at employer partner locations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team oriented

Patient demeanor

Education

UNT WISE Job Skills Training

Job description

Work Ready is seeking a part-time Job Coach to support high school students with mild to moderate disabilities during community-based Work Experience placements. You will assist students at local employer sites to learn job tasks and understand workplace expectations, helping them build independence.

Responsibilities include on-site support, teaching job skills, modeling professional behavior, and communicating progress to staff.