Paraprofessional- Mentor

Job Coach/Mentor

Do you enjoy helping people discover their strengths, build confidence, and succeed? Are you someone others naturally turn to for encouragement, problem-solving, and guidance? If you are patient, positive, dependable, and passionate about helping others reach their goals, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Make a Difference Every Day

As a Job Coach/Mentor, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young adults as they prepare for and participate in employment. You will work with young adults ages 18–26 in an adult transitional school program, helping them develop the workplace skills, confidence, and independence they need to achieve their employment goals. This is a hands-on position where you will support individuals at community workplaces and in school settings.

No two days are exactly alike!

You will help individuals:

• Learn and successfully perform job duties
• Develop workplace readiness and soft skills
• Build confidence and independence
• Strengthen communication and problem-solving skills
• Understand workplace expectations
• Identify and build upon their individual strengths
• Work toward and achieve their employment goals

Why You'll Love This Position

• Competitive Pay: $20/hr.
• Meaningful work:
  Make a direct impact on the lives of young adults.
• Relationship-based:
  Build positive relationships and become a trusted mentor and role model.
• Community-focused:
  Work alongside individuals at real employer worksites throughout the community.
• Consistent schedule:
  Monday–Thursday, 7:45 AM–2:00 PM
• Variety:
  Spend your day between community worksites and school settings.
• Opportunity to grow:
  Develop valuable skills in vocational rehabilitation, job coaching, mentoring, and workforce development.
• Follows School
  
  Schedule:
  
  When the school district is out, so are you!

What Makes a Successful Job Coach/Mentor? We are looking for someone who is:

• Positive, patient, and encouraging
• Dependable and professional
• An excellent communicator
• A strong problem-solver
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working with individuals who have barriers to employment
• Able to recognize individual strengths and areas for growth
• Flexible and able to adapt to different learning styles and needs
• A positive role model who leads by example
• Passionate about helping others achieve their goals

As a Job Coach/Mentor, you will:

• Provide individualized coaching and support at community-based employment sites
• Teach individuals how to perform job duties safely, accurately, and independently
• Model appropriate workplace behaviors and expectations
• Provide encouragement and positive reinforcement
• Help individuals develop workplace readiness and soft skills
• Identify strengths, challenges, and areas for skill development
• Adapt teaching and coaching strategies to meet individual learning styles
• Monitor progress and communicate accomplishments and areas needing additional support
• Collaborate with school staff, employers, families, and vocational professionals as appropriate
• Support individuals in working toward long-term employment success

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive mentoring and modeling skills
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation to travel between community worksites
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check

Physical Requirements

The position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Stooping, bending, reaching, and occasional physical activity
• Lift up to 10 pounds
• Move throughout community-based worksites and school environments

The Bottom Line

If you are looking for a job where you can…