Job Coach - STAR, Inc.

Job Coach

$18.50/hour. Full Time

We are looking dedicated and caring individuals to work as a job coach for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities who are competitively employed in the community. If you are passionate about helping others, we encourage you to apply today!

About our Company:

STAR, Inc., is a non-profit located in Norwalk. CT that provides support services to adult aged individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities and their families. This takes many different forms but all with the same goal of improving the lives of those we serve. We help the individuals we support become the fullest versions of themselves through the values of inclusion, independence, and freedom of choice.

A Day in the Life of our Job Coach

As a job coach, you would work with a caseload of individuals who hold jobs within Norwalk and the surrounding towns by visiting them at their job sites. You provide each person with individualized support to make sure they are meeting the needs of their employer and provide assistance and feedback when needed. You would uncover the needs of the individual and assist in creating a plan they can implement while at work.

You would also play an important role in preparing individuals targeted for employment, by coaching, conducting mock interviews and breaking down the expectations the employer has for the individual. Our job coaches play a vital role in giving those we support the feeling of being included and valued within their community

Qualifications for the Job:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Access to a vehicle and an active driver's license
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.

Schedule:

Full Time Monday-Friday: 35 hours per week; flexible hours to meet participant needs. (Half hour unpaid lunch).

Are you ready to Join Our Team?

If you would like to be part of a caring and driven team. APPLY TODAY! Quick 5-minute application process.

STAR, Inc., is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.