Part Time Job Coach (Janitorial

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Regular Part-Time Service Montclair, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Please Note:

This is a part-time Job Coach position supervising participants and assisting them with Janitorial duties. The pay for this position is $21.50 per hour and may be subject to a $2.00 shift differential after 6PM or Weekends. This position will be supervising participants (clients) and transporting these participants to and from the job site. The job is intended to mainly use an OPARC vehicle but will require the Job Coach to maintain a personal vehicle that is registered, insured, and that can pass an inspection.

The OPARC Mission

OPARC believes that all individuals deserve the human right to be valued members of society regardless of their intelligence or physical capabilities. OPARC exists to make training, employment, and social opportunities available and to be the champion for thousands of people with disabilities in Southern California.

The Job Coach provides direct support, training, and guidance to individuals with disabilities in various employment and vocational settings. This role involves assessing individual strengths and challenges, delivering personalized coaching, and promoting skill development to support successful employment outcomes. The Job Coach collaborates with employers, case managers, and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate accommodations, maintain compliance with service plans, and foster inclusive work environments.

Responsibilities also include accurate documentation, safety monitoring, and modeling appropriate workplace behavior to help individuals achieve independence and long-term job retention.

• Provide direct job coaching and training to individuals with disabilities in both one-on-one and group settings.
• Deliver social and vocational skills training using instructional strategies and best practices.
• Communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal, and demonstrational cues.
• Promote successful integration and interaction at worksites and in the community.
• Apply strong customer service skills when engaging with individuals and employers.
• Collaborate with case managers to develop and implement Individual Habilitation Service Plan (IHSP) goals and objectives.
• Advocate for individuals and assess needs for reasonable accommodations.
• Address barriers to employment such as behavior, hygiene, attendance, and productivity.
• Encourage self-advocacy and connect individuals with appropriate resources.
• Support individuals in Tailored Day Services (TDS) with discovering internship and job placement opportunities, providing homework assistance and tutoring, transportation training, pre-employment preparation, and individualized support to help them achieve their personal and vocational goals

• Maintain accurate and complete documentation, including daily activity records, goal tracking, emergency drills, skills training, and progress reports.
• Model appropriate workplace behavior, techniques, and work ethic.
• Monitor safety and quality of work, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
• Adhere to the proper care and responsible use of Oparc issued property, tools, and equipment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Able to lift up to 25 lbs. independently and assist with two-person lifts up to 50 lbs.; capable of supporting wheelchair mobility.
• Physically able to walk and stand for up to 100% of the workday; sit for up to 80%, bend and push/pull for up to 70%, squat up to 25%, and perform repetitive motions up to 80% of the day.
• Must be able to work in outdoor environments and indoor warehouse-type settings that may lack heating, air conditioning, and have concrete flooring.

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required; A.A. degree and one year of experience in developmental disabilities preferred but not required. Experience in vocational training or teaching is helpful.
• Maintains professional…