Summer Work Experience (SWEP) Coach (Part-Time)

About Us

Paraquad champions equity and independence for people with disabilities through services partnerships, education, and advocacy.

Position Summary:

The Job Coach supports individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive, integrated 8-week summer employment. This role provides individualized, on-the-job training, skill development, and ongoing support to promote workplace success, and independence.

Key Responsibilities:

List the key tasks or responsibilities of the position. Use bullet points and action verbs. Typical phrasing:

• Provide onsite job coaching to participants at their summer job assignment.
• Support the development of the participants' job duties through coaching.
• Build on natural supports within the workplace to enhance social integration with co-workers.
• Accurately complete all required documentation and paperwork, including daily student reports and end of summer workplace evaluations.
• Travel independently to/from community work site.

Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree with relevant experienced preferred.
• Current Workplace Supports Certification or completion within first 6 months of employment.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification or completion within 90 days of employment.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to be flexible.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong documentation skills.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Physical demands may include standing, walking, lifting, and using own vehicle for local travel.
• Work environment may include community settings with occasional exposure to noise or other environmental factors.
• Attendance at trainings and completion of continuing education hours as required by funders.

EEO Statement:

Paraquad is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individual's sex, race, color, religion, age, disability status, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation. We are dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment- fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Our employees proudly reflect the diversity and ideas of the communities we serve.

Accommodation: If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact Barb Cant at 314-289-4200 or

bcant@paraquad.org

Successful drug screen and background check required.