Job Description
Join the BuildAbility Team as a Job Coach
Are you someone who finds joy in assisting others in reaching their goals? Do you prefer being out in the community rather than confined to a desk? Currently, we're on the lookout for Job Coaches to lend support to participants in our Supported Employment Program.
Why work with us:
- Meaningful Mission: Be a part of a team that's transforming lives and empowering individuals within the community. Our mission is to carve out a space for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, encouraging them to envision a life without limitations and then guiding them toward turning that vision into a reality.
- Inclusive Environment: Join an organization that values diversity, anti-racism, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation starting at $18.00 - $21.00/hour, along with a generous benefits package.
- If our values align with yours, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you!
Our Supported Employment Program:
- This is a program that helps individuals find a job and develop the skills needed to be successful in that job.
- A job coach will provide support and training to help individuals learn how to complete job tasks and understand the company's policies and procedures.
As a Job Coach, you will be responsible for:
- Assisting individuals at their workplace to complete tasks successfully.
- Helping individuals adjust to the workplace culture and understand the workplace policies.
- Providing hands-on training, observation, and evaluation of the individual’s work tasks to help them improve.
- Developing a relationship with workplace supervisors to gain feedback on the individual’s performance and to help create a workplace environment that will maximize the individual’s success.
- Using BuildAbility’s digital program to log the individual’s progress and performance.
Schedule:
- Part-time (15-20 hours)
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- Hours assigned are subject to change weekly based on availability
Work Location:
- Traveling position
- Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valley regions with goals to expand into the Antelope Valley region
Compensation:
- Starting at $18.00- $21.00/hour (dependent upon prior experience and qualifications).
Benefits:
- Paid Sick Time (56 hours)
- Mileage Reimbursement and Paid Travel Time
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Opportunity for Career Advancement
Required Qualifications: - Optimistic attitude and ability to give encouraging verbal feedback regularly.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with individuals with disabilities, their family members, employers, and others in a positive and constructive manner.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must pass a DOJ Live Scan fingerprinting background clearance.
- Valid California Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
- Willing to travel: 75% - 100%.
- Proof of two COVID-19 vaccination doses or submit a request for accommodation based upon a medical condition or deeply held religious belief.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Fluent in Spanish.
- Prior experience supporting individuals with disabilities. If you don’t have experience, we will provide on-the-job training. Some of our best staff did not have experience prior to being hired at BuildAbility!
BuildAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace environment, stakeholder engagement, and participant support. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Tags
Part time, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,