Job Coach, Employment Services at BuildAbility – Sylmar, California

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 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 - 25 hours per week)
• Open availability is preferred, as early as 4:00 am and as late as 12:00 am
• Hours assigned are subject to change weekly based on availability

Work Location:

• Traveling position
• San Fernando 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

• 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.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (required, or must obtain within 30 days of hire).
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (required, or must obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Bilingual Spanish (preferred).
• Valid California Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
• Willing to travel.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proof of Criminal Background Clearance.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.