Part-Time On-Site Job Coach for Student Workers

Workready-Texas; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Work Ready seeks a part-time Job Coach in Longview to support high school students with disabilities in community-based work placements. You will help students learn tasks, meet workplace expectations, and build independence at employer sites.

Responsibilities include on-site support, teaching job skills, modeling professionalism, and communicating progress to staff. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in community settings.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Completion of UNT WISE Job Skills Training (online certification).

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

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Team-oriented

Education

UNT WISE Job Skills Training

Job description

Work Ready seeks a part-time Job Coach in Longview to support high school students with disabilities in community-based work placements. You will help students learn tasks, meet workplace expectations, and build independence at employer sites.

Responsibilities include on-site support, teaching job skills, modeling professionalism, and communicating progress to staff. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in community settings.