Summer Job Coach Trainer

Summer Job Coach (Part-Time) – Weatherford

Support students with disabilities in real job settings and help them build independence and confidence in the workplace.

Work Ready is seeking part-time Job Coaches to support high school students directly on job sites with mild to moderate disabilities who are participating in community-based Work Experience placements. The Job Coach assists students directly at local employer sites to help them learn job tasks, understand workplace expectations, and build independence.

• Provide on-site support to students during their work shifts.
• Teach and reinforce job skills needed for workplace success.
• Model appropriate professional behavior and communication.
• Support students in problem-solving and understanding workplace expectations.
• Communicate observations, progress, and concerns to Work Ready staff as needed.
• Assist in developing strategies, accommodations, or prompts to increase independence.
• Represent Work Ready professionally at employer partner locations.

Wednesday-Sunday

Shift Time: 11:00-3:00 pm

Start: 7/5

Required:

• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Completion of UNT WISE Job Skills Training (online certification) upon hire (assistance provided).

• Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Education, Coaching, Counseling, Mental Health, Social Work, Non-Profit, or other Human Services fields.

• Dependable and professional
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, supportive, and team-oriented
• Comfortable working in community job settings