Summer Job Coach | Joplin

The Arc of the Ozarks

Salary: $44k
Location: Joplin or Springfield
Job type: Part-time

Required skills

communication skills

About the role

Positions starting at $21.50 per hour!

Spend your Summer empowering teens with disabilities as they enter the workforce!

The Summer Work Program is a 6-week program funded by Vocational Rehabilitation that gives High School students the opportunity to work in a paid position of their choice to gain valuable hard and soft skills that will assist them for job readiness after graduation.

Must be available Monday-Friday from May 22nd – July 17th (Some variation depending on worksite)

What is this job all about?

The Summer Work Job Coach is a temporary position with the Summer Work Experience Program(SWEP). Those hired will have the option to transfer to a different department after the SWEP ends (as available) or may choose to end their employment after the SWE program is completed.

In this position, your goal is to be a coach and mentor to students with disabilities as they take the first step in building job related skills and work experience to begin to develop their talents. The level of support varies from individual to individual, but the mission is the same: serve others so they can direct their own lives as independent, valued members of their community. 

What will my day-to-day responsibilities look like?

A Summer Work Job Coach is responsible for overseeing the daily work tasks of the students at their assigned job site. Also, focusing on job readiness with the students through guided instruction and teaching of soft skills. This position will work alongside a group of 4 to 7 students at one of the Summer Work sites for 20 hours per week for a total of 6 weeks (Plus paid training).

This position will be the employer’s main contact during the Summer Work Program to ensure students develop a natural support in the workplace.

What do I need to be successful in this position?

Be at least 18 years old
Must possess:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- valid license, insurance and reliable means of transportation to and from the worksite daily.
- Soft Skills such as: patience, punctuality, empathy, and good judgement
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
Must be able to:
- Work in a variety of conditions and environments including indoors and outdoors
- Use a variety of hand tools and cleaning chemicals. These will vary based on the site location.
- Lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Stand for long periods of time, stoop, bend, walk on a variety of terrain
- Work in heat and direct sun
  - Work experience with individuals with disabilities or social service background preferred but not required.
Please see the full job description for complete list of duties and requirements.

Here’s a little more:

Weekends off
Competitive hourly pay
Paid Training/Certifications
Making a difference in lives!

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in individual's lives, click on the link and apply now to join our team!

Looking for more information?

Give us a call at 417-771-3700
- Ask for the Talent Acquisition Team
Send us an Email at Jobs@thearcoftheozarks.org
- Don't forget to include your name and the position/location you are interested in.
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About The Arc of the Ozarks

Provides support and services for individuals with disabilities.

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