Summer Job Coach

Company: Journeys DDA - Developmental Disability Agency
Location: Idaho Falls
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Journey's DDA has an exciting summer work opportunity for individuals looking to give back to their community. Every summer Journey's DDA teenage clients can work in the community. You would be working with individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities to help them succeed in their work environment as well as work on specific goals and practical skills that promote independence and inclusion. This would be the teens first job experience and as a job coach you would be supporting them in navigating all of the things that come with your first job; appropriate interactions with co-workers, customers, supervisors as well staying on task, transitioning, helpful reminds, and appropriately dealing with emotions in the workplace, and positive encouragement.


This is a summertime only, part time or full-time position with opportunities to work up to 40 hours a week in Idaho Falls. There would be potential to stay on with Journeys DDA after summer if the job coach was interested and hours were available.


_Interviews for this position would be in the next couple of weeks and hiring would take place towards the end of May._


*Requirements*


At least 18 years old or older


High School Diploma or GED


Reliable transportation


Valid auto insurance


Valid Driver's License


Able to pass a background check


*Wage*


$14.40


Job Type: Part-time or full-time


8AM-12PM and/or 1PM-5PM


Afternoon Availability


Key Words: Job coach, employment coach, vocational coach, developmental disabilities, care-giver, direct care.


Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary


Pay: $14.40 per hour


Schedule:

* 4 hour shift

* 8 hour shift

* Day shift

* Monday to Friday




Application Question(s):

* Do you have reliable transportation?

* What will your availability be like for the summer (June to the end of August)?

* Are you willing and able to pass a criminal background check?

* Are you looking for full-time or part-time?

* Are you 18 years old or older?

* What shift(s) work for you: 8AM-12PM, 1PM-5PM, or you'd like both?


Education:

* High school or equivalent (Required)


License/Certification:

* Driver's License (Required)



Work Location: Multiple Locations

Keywords: Journeys DDA - Developmental Disability Agency, Idaho Falls , Summer Job Coach, Education / Teaching , Idaho Falls, Idaho