Job Description

OUR COMPANY:

We are Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) and our mission is to inspire and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, challenging personal growth and development through a continuum of innovative employment opportunities.  This commitment keeps us moving in many directions and requires a talented and varied team.

The  BCI Skills Center creates vocational training programs in partnership with local businesses that result in direct, competitive jobs for students after graduation.

At the end of the day, everything we do aligns with our vision—creating a world where disabilities are no longer barriers to achieving potential and purpose in meaningful work. We operate with integrity, positivity, respect, accountability, innovation, service, and empathy.  If our mission and values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply today.

ROLE SUMMARY:

As a Job Coach, you will empower and support adult employees with disabilities in achieving their full potential in competitive employment positions. As a Job Coach, you'll play a vital role in training, supervising, and mentoring clients, while fostering relationships between work site personnel and employees to ensure their success.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A JOB COACH CAN LOOK LIKE:

• Collaborating with work site personnel to provide comprehensive training and supervision to our participants, equipping them with the skills they need to excel in their roles.
• Monitoring the employee's activities and reinforcing the supervisor's directions.
• Fostering positive relationships between work site personnel and employees, promoting a supportive and inclusive work environment that nurtures employee growth and development.
• Assisting in resolving any performance issues that may arise, using your problem-solving skills and expertise to find effective solutions.
• Supporting the employees in achieving their goals as outlined in their plan, celebrating their successes and offering guidance and encouragement along the way.
• Offering advice and guidance on workplace accommodations, ensuring that employees have the resources they need to thrive in their roles.
• Communicating with competitive employment staff regarding progress of employees.
• Completing and submitting all applicable forms in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Good communication skills.
• Must work well people and a background working with Adults with Disabilities is a plus.
• Able to maintain your own schedule and have reliable transportation.  

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Prior experience working with people with disabilities highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation.

PAY : $18-19 per hour
STATUS : Full Time 
HOURS: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM  Monday through Friday 

It is the policy of BCI to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other legally protected status as required by federal or state law.

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