Job Coach - Summer Work Experience
Empac Group, Inc.
Location
Washington, Missouri
Salary
$18 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Job Coach manages the daily operations of a summer work experience program for high school students with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include providing hard and soft skills training and acting as an advocate for participants while maintaining business relationships.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and reliable transportation. Prior experience working with people with disabilities is preferred but not required.
Job description
HOURS
- Monday-Friday, no nights/weekends, daytime hours, 6-week program (June-July 2026). Employees will work 4 days/week (about 30 hrs). Trainings and onboarding will be held before program starts. Starting pay $18.00/hr
- Qualifications include: Prior experience working with people with disabilities is preferred but not required High School Diploma or GED Excellent written and verbal communication skills Reliable transportation
The Summer Job Coach is responsible for the daily operation of the Summer Work Experience program site working with High School students with developmental disabilities. This includes worksite training of the participants (hard skills) and providing onsite social skills training as needed (soft skills).
The job coach is responsible for guiding and directing participants one-on-one through varying workplace scenarios.
The job coach must set a professional example and expectation through their actions, attendance, and dress.
The job coach must act as an advocate on behalf of all participants. The job coach must communicate with the participating business to ensure business needs are met and a positive working relationship is maintained.
The job coach must be able to work independently with their participants and make decisions necessary to guide their participants to a successful and positive work experience.
