Part-Time Job Coach for Adults with Disabilities

Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center; Oceanside, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center is seeking a part-time Job Coach to support adults with disabilities interning in early childhood classrooms and aftercare programs. You will create success plans, provide on-site coaching across childcare sites, and help participants work toward independence with transportation to sites as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, communication with coworkers and supervisors, and adapting methods to each participant.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma, some college preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities in vocational training programs.
• Willingness to travel to different job sites as may be required.
• Candidates with early childhood education setting experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Travel to participant child care work sites to provide on-the job support to individuals who require initial assistance to complete employment tasks.
• Ensure that each individual can perform their new job duties safely, efficiently, and eventually independently.
• Model for participants how to complete their child care duties and when necessary, reteach participants the skills they are expected to perform.
• Develop alternative methods for the participant to complete tasks that they demonstrate difficulty with.
• Assist the individual in building and maintaining ongoing communication with coworkers and supervisors.
• Track and accurately document individuals’ progress and report this information to the program coordinator.
• Work collaboratively with the program coordinator to develop a plan for each participant to fade out the job coach’s presence and support at the participant’s worksite.
• Maintain communication with child care site employers to ensure that both the participant’s and employer’s needs are met.
• Advocate for the individual as needed.
• Instruct participants in appropriate workplace behaviors including but not limited to work habits, attire, and hygiene.

Skills

Disabilities knowledge

Positive attitude

Oral and written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center is seeking a part-time Job Coach to support adults with disabilities interning in early childhood classrooms and aftercare programs. You will create success plans, provide on-site coaching across childcare sites, and help participants work toward independence with transportation to sites as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, communication with coworkers and supervisors, and adapting methods to each participant.