Job Coach - SWEP
Date: May 18, 2024
Location: Brentwood, MO, US, 63144
Company: MERS Goodwill
Required Travel: 0% (to and from worksite only)
Travel Location: St Louis County (location will vary depending on client job site)
Position Type: Temporary
Salary Range: $17.25+
MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated and professional Job Coach to join our Summer Work Experience Program team! The ideal candidate will support our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!" and embody our core values of respect, excellence and integrity.
The SWE Program helps support young participants with disabilities by providing summer employment training. As a SWEP Job Coach, you'll spend your time in the community, traveling within the St Louis County area to meet with youth participants and employers at work sites.
Job Coaches are responsible for helping participants acclimate to various work environments while they gain experience and develop new skills. The program spans eight weeks from June to July, and selected candidates must attend training sessions in April and May. Please note that this is a part-time position, and the working hours are 20-22 hours per week.
Qualifications
- A high school degree is required; an associate's/bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Experience working in social services with individuals with disabilities is required. Experience working with youth with disabilities is preferred.
- Excellent time management and strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Must possess a current First Aid and CPR certification or be willing to obtain one upon hire. Training will be provided if needed.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities
- Works alongside participants as needed to assist with meeting employer expectations with regard to task completion and speed.
- Continue to provide training to improve participant work performance after the employer's training period has ended.
- Problem-solve to create accommodations or other ways to address performance issues.
- Support participants in developing and maintaining relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
- Develops and maintains natural support on the job and establishes working relationships with the supervisor(s).
- Implement proper fading/re-entry techniques to ensure participant success.
- Maintain contact with the MERS/Goodwill Coordinator to report progress and difficulties.
- Complete agency documentation, which may include, but is not limited to, daily documentation of observations When coaching for Summer Work Experience, documentation will consist of participant timesheets and weekly evaluations.
- Utilize time at the work site to complete all necessary documentation.
- Other duties as assigned.
MERS Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer. MERS Goodwill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.
MERS/ MO Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment.
Nearest Major Market: St Louis