Part-Time On-Site Job Coach for Youth with Disabilities

WorkReady Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Work Ready Texas in Denton, Texas, seeks a part-time Job Coach to support high school students with mild to moderate disabilities during community-based Work Experience placements. You will provide on-site guidance at employer sites to help students learn tasks and adjust to workplace routines.

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

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

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team oriented

Education

UNT WISE Job Skills Training (online certification)

Job description

Work Ready Texas in Denton, Texas, seeks a part-time Job Coach to support high school students with mild to moderate disabilities during community-based Work Experience placements. You will provide on-site guidance at employer sites to help students learn tasks and adjust to workplace routines.

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