As a SWEP Job Coach, you’ll support individuals with disabilities as they gain real-world work experience, build skills, and achieve vocational goals. You’ll coach, mentor, and encourage participants while helping create inclusive workplace experiences. The internship is 25 hours a week, M-Th with a professional development meeting on Fridays. Morning to early afternoon hours. The pay is $16/hour. There is a week long break for the July 4th holiday.
What you’ll do
- Coach and support participants at community work sites.
- Teach workplace skills and expectations.
- Partner with employers to promote success and accommodations.
- Track participant progress and complete required documentation.
- Transport participants to approved work activities when needed.
- Serve as a positive advocate for inclusion and independence.
What we’re looking for
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is a plus.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Comfortable working in various settings, including outdoors.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
You’ll thrive here if you are:
– Patient and encouraging
– Dependable and adaptable
– Passionate about helping others succeed
– Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
– Committed to dignity, respect, and inclusion
Requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
- Ability to pass required background and drug screenings.
- Ability to travel to assigned worksites
EO/AA Employer
We’re committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Job One is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome applicants of all races, colors, religions, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, national origins, ages, disabilities, and veteran statuses.
