Retail Job Coach

Futures Inc. is seeking qualified Retail Job Coach candidates! Successful candidates will work with and supervise individuals with developmental challenges. While actively working as an Retail Job Coach you will support the directives in place for those individuals.

Futures Inc. assists individuals with disabilities to enjoy living, growing, and prospering in their communities. Our goal is to empower each individual to live life to its fullest and know the satisfaction of personal achievement.

Job Position: Job Coach/Retail Sales Associate

Locations: Good Cause Gifts- 3 locations total in Berlin, New Britain, and West Hartford

Reports to: Vice President of Social Enterprises

Starting Rate: $18.00/ hour

Period of Employment: Part-Time (approx. 15-20 hours / week) some Saturday's required.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree preferred or equivalent life experience in human services.
• Retail experience is highly preferred.
• Experience working with consumers with developmental disabilities preferred but not required.
• Good independent assessment, observation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively present oneself orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise discretion and work independently with general supervision.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Must be able to communicate clearly and possess the ability to meet multiple job demands In a busy environment. May be required to transport students/consumers in personal vehicle. Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs.

Job Purpose: To support the programs of Futures, Inc. consumers under the supervision of the Vice President of Social Enterprises. Provides job coaching services at Good Cause Gifts and at vendor shows. Supports consumers in the implementation of their programs including behavioral plans through direct service, monitoring of performance, and policy protocols; exercising discretion as well as independent judgment in specifically assigned area; and providing the necessary follow up and feedback to assist in achieving outcomes.

Retail Responsibilities:

• Support the Vice President of Social Enterprises as needed in the daily operation of store.
• Supervise and train Adult Consumers to meet, greet and assist public in selecting gifts and other merchandise in the store and at vendor shows. This includes using POS system for sales.
• Assist the store manager and assigned consumers in the display and presentation of merchandise each season.
• Attends Vendor Shows with assigned consumers as needed. Supervise employees with disabilities at shows encouraging interaction and development of both social and employment skills.
• Under the direction of the store manager, direct sales associates (consumers) with disabilities to stock display merchandise and assist customers with their purchases.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be requested to perform job related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.

Futures Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.