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:

The Summer Job Coach is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Summer Work Experience program site to include work site training of the summer participants, maintaining quality instruction, administering onsite social skills training, and setting goals for the participants. THey are to act as an advocate on behalf of all participants and business partners under their direct supervision. The Job Coach must be able to work independently with their participants and have the ability to make decisions necessary to guide their participants to a successful and positive work experience.

The Summer Job Coach will be assisnged to a local worksite and can choose to work 20 OR 40 hours per week for the duration of the program. (June 12th - July 21st). The hours are during the day Monday through Friday.

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

• Assisting the work site personnel in the training and supervision of the participants.
• Monitoring the summer work participant’s activities along with insuring their safety.
• Completing all training documentation and reports associated with the program as required.
• Assisting in the development and motivation of participant job skills.
• Facilitating daily group meetings with participants.
• Communicating with work site personnel regarding any relevant issues.
• Communicating with parents/guardians the progress of summer participants.
• Facilitating the development of relationships between business partner personnel and participants.
• Supporting the students in achieving their goals as outlined in their plan.
• Facilitating on site social skills training as outlined in the curriculum.
• Advising on workplace accommodations if needed for the participant.

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.

It is the policy of BCI to provide equal employment opportunities. BCI will not discriminate against any staff member or applicant for employment with regard to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, disability, military status, or any other status protected by law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• working with people with disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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