Job Coach, Education ​/ Teaching, Youth Development

Job Overview

Join Latham Centers as a Job Coach and empower students (ages 14+) to build meaningful careers. Mentor, guide, and create personalized vocational plans in partnership with our Career Services Manager.

$20.00/hr – $22.00/hr

• High school diploma
• Valid driver’s license
• English reading, writing, and speaking fluency
• Ability to physically intervene for student and staff safety
• Strong time‑management skills

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

• 5 weeks of Paid Time Off
• Health plans (Latham covers 75% of deductible via HRA)
• Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning
• Childcare reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement match up to 5%

• Identify each student’s strengths and interests to guide toward employment opportunities
• Serve as a job coach for on‑campus and community‑based employment, providing hands‑on support and guidance
• Build and maintain relationships with community employers to create and sustain job opportunities for students
• Monitor and assess student job performance, tracking progress toward IEP‑based goals and benchmarks
• Support students in developing workplace skills, ensuring confidence in employment responsibilities
• Implement individualized support and behavior plans, fostering a positive and productive work environment
• Stay up to date with mandatory trainings and certifications to provide the highest level of support
• Provide therapeutic crisis intervention when necessary, ensuring student safety and well‑being
• Perform duties within the scope of the role, with flexibility to assist in occasional emergency situations
• Fluent English speaking and writing skills, empathy, and the ability to listen, good time management skills, and professional appearance and demeanor are all required for this position

Latham Centers, Inc. provides equal opportunity for all individuals served and employed. Latham does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law.