Summer Work Experience (SWE) Job Coach - Brentwood

Description

Who are we?

MERS Goodwill is a mission-driven, not-for-profit with a strong foothold in the thrift retail sector.  Each of our many locations represents our amazing culture and how diverse our teams are.  We are uniquely different from other agencies as we are fueled by our mission to provide training, education, employment, and supportive services for people who have barriers to employment.  With MERS Goodwill, you will end your day knowing that you changed lives for the better.  Join a great team that makes a real difference.

What is the position like?

This a temporary seasonal summer entry-level position.  Job Coaches provide direct support for clients with developmental and physical disabilities.  Job Coaches ensure clients are continually being supported toward the goal of gaining independence by being in the workforce.  Job coaches provide individualized learning with clients at their place of work.  Job coaches observe and coach their clients in areas where they can improve and be successful in their workplaces.  Job coaches are committed to providing stability in the client's working environment.  Our job coaches are mentors who are eager to support his or her clients and have excellent communication and critical thinking skills. 

These job coaches will support the Summer Work Experience program (SWE).  This program is expected to begin in June 2021 and will conclude in late July or early August of 2021, with the students' work experience lasting 6 weeks, 20 hours/week.  It is Monday-Thursday during the day.  

What are the primary functions?

• Work alongside 2-6 high school students as needed to assist with meeting employer expectations with regards to task completion and speed
• Continue to provide training to improve consumer work performance after the employer's training period has ended
• Problem solve to create accommodations or other ways to address performance issues
• Support consumers to develop and maintain relationships with co-workers and supervisors
• Develop and maintain natural supports on the job and establish working relationships with the supervisor(s)
• Understand individual participants' functional limitations and provide support as needed through working with employers and supervisors
• Complete paperwork including, but not limited to, weekly documentation of observations and job readiness techniques
• Maintain appropriate contact with employers, MERS/ Goodwill Summer Work Experience supervisor, and staff and referring counselors to report progress and difficulties with weekly progress notes submitted via MS Word/email or text/photo of handwritten notes
• Report students' attendance to program coordinator
• Maintain a professional appearance matching employer's site recommended dress code, and consistently reports to work location for the assigned schedule
• Demonstrates safe work practices through awareness and observation
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School or equivalency required
• Relevant work experience preferred
• First Aid and CPR preferred
• Valid drivers license, current auto insurance, and independent transportation required

MERS/ MO Goodwill considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested by contacting HR and are provided whenever reasonable to assist the employee's in the performance of job duties.

The inclusion of any unsolicited information may lead to the disqualification of the application.

MERS/ MO Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment.

EOE