Job Coach, Social Work, Community Support Services

Job Title:

Job Coach

A Job Coach is an individual who helps people with disabilities learn the specific requirements of the job, work‑related activities, and appropriate workplace behaviors.

Per diem hours (0 to 30 hours per week) varying with project volume and coach availability. Assignments vary throughout the Greater Lansing area.

This position does not offer Peckham Staff benefits.

• Provide one‑on‑one job training to clients at various worksites and Peckham locations.
• Train persons with disabilities on job‑specific tasks and interpersonal skills needed in the workplace.
• Assist employees to become independent, competent, and confident members of their new workplaces.
• Support employees with establishing natural supports and facilitate inclusion into the work environment.
• Document client progress and provide professional quality progress reports to staff and supervisors.
• Provide regular communication to staff and supervisors as needed.
• Deliver travel training services to clients.

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Promote Peckham’s vision, values, and services to all customers and stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining organizational‑wide quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Access to reliable transportation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case‑by‑case basis.

PECKHAM is an equal opportunity employer. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.