What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Coach position at American Training Inc?
American Training, a non-profit Human Services Agency, is seeking a full-time Job Coach for our Day Services Program. As an American Training Job Coach you will work closely with our Guests, adults with developmental disabilities, to support their individual employment goals. You will be a vital part in ensuring that our Guests are living meaningful and memorable lives! Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. Currently hiring for our Wakefield location!
American Training has been selected as a Top Places to Work 2023 & 2024 in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe. This Award is a testimony to the creative talent, knowledge and experienced Colleagues we have on our team.
What does a Job Coach do?
- Develop positive relationships with employers, acting as the liaison between Guests and the employer
- Teach, train, guide and direct Guests in life skills and job skills, in both an individual and group setting
- Support with increasing Guests independence in accordance with their ISP goals
- Develop detail job task evaluation for a variety of jobs in different industries
- Must have one year of experience with people with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. Experience as a Job Coach is a plus.
- Strong organization and communication skills.
- Basic computer literacy skills, work processing and data spread sheets.
- A valid drivers license, the use of a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage and a satisfactory CORI are required.
We are looking for a talented individual with a deep commitment to working as part of a skilled team and a true passion for advocating for American Training Guests, to ensure that they are receiving quality services while incorporating our WOW! Magic philosophy.
American Training offers a competitive benefits package; medical and dental insurance, short and long term disability, vision, life insurance, generous earned time off, paid holidays and vacation, a FUN work environment, and much more.
