Job Coach Intern

As a SWEP Job Coach, you'll support individuals with disabilities as they gain real-world work experience, build skills, and achieve vocational goals. You'll coach, mentor, and encourage participants while helping create inclusive workplace experiences. The internship is 25 hours a week, M-Th with a professional development meeting on Fridays. Morning to early afternoon hours. The pay is $16/hour. There is a week long break for the July 4th holiday.

What you'll do

• Coach and support participants at community work sites.
• Teach workplace skills and expectations.
• Partner with employers to promote success and accommodations.
• Track participant progress and complete required documentation.
• Transport participants to approved work activities when needed.
• Serve as a positive advocate for inclusion and independence.

What we're looking for

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in various settings, including outdoors.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

You'll thrive here if you are:

- Patient and encouraging
- Dependable and adaptable
- Passionate about helping others succeed
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Committed to dignity, respect, and inclusion

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Ability to pass required background and drug screenings.
• Ability to travel to assigned worksites

EO/AA Employer  

We’re committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Job One is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome applicants of all races, colors, religions, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, national origins, ages, disabilities, and veteran statuses.