JOB COACH for learning & cognitively disabled adults Job at LIFE-Living Independently Forever

LIFE-Living Independently Forever Cape Cod, MA

Thank you for your interest in LIFE--Living Independently Forever, Inc. one of the Cape & Plymouth Business Media's 2022 BEST PLACES TO WORK!!!

JOB COACH for Learning & Cognitively Disabled Adults!!!

Starting at $16.00 per hour with $1000 Sign-On Bonuses ($500 at 3 months and $500 at 6 Months--must maintain trainings & average 20 hours weekly) & Quarterly Bonuses. It is a GREAT time to join LIFE.

At LIFE, we support adults with autism, learning and intellectual disabilities in their pursuit of a meaningful, healthy independent life, for LIFE.

LIFE on Cape Cod is seeking 2* Full Time or Part-time JOB COACHES* to provide counseling, training, and individual instruction to the wonderful LIFE individuals we support to help them reach their full potential through workplace training onsite that are located throughout the Mid-Upper Cape Cod area.

  • Must live in or around the Cape Cod, MA area.
  • The full-time position is primarily Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM; with occasional Saturday or evening availability. This full-time position (35-40 hours) offers an exceptional benefits package including BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance!
  • The Part-time position is shorter day shifts--Saturday may be needed (occasionally) for this position.
  • The job coach will be working with different individuals at different work locations to help them be their best!
  • Note: If you are the right person for one of these openings, we will do our best to make your schedule and the individuals we support schedule work!

All Applicants must:

  • Most important applicant characteristics for this position are patience, dependability and kindness!
  • Must be outgoing and organized
  • Must have excellent verbal and training skills; ability to manager an email account & basic computer skills
  • Enjoy collaborating with people of different age groups, cultures, and abilities
  • Be able to build confidence and independence in our clients in the workplace
  • Provide resident transportation to and from employment sites. Employee will need to use their personal vehicle the majority of the time (employees are reimbursed for mileage)
  • Must have the stamina to be present in the varied workplaces with the client to provide proper job coaching support.
  • Maintain sanitary conditions of workspaces and vehicles; continually work with clients to encourage their understanding and compliance with up-to-date LIFE guidelines and their workplace guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Requirements:

  • Dependability, Patience, and Kindness
  • Experience in Retail, Restaurant, Hospitality or Training background excellent
  • Experience with the population we work with excellent--but we will train the right candidate (Personal experience and Volunteer Work Counts!)
  • Must be able to maintain professionalism in all workplaces
  • Must be willing to attend training through LIFE for CPR/First Aid
  • Per the state of MA DDS, MUST be able to pass CORI, DPPC and Fingerprint check and have an MVR record acceptable to LIFE's Auto Insurance carrier.

If you are currently (or have at some time) working in retail or food services, we can take those skills and use them to support the individuals we serve. You will go home feeling good about what you have seen them accomplish. This is a fun, hard job with great potential for growth!

Feel free to check out our website at lifecapecod.org to learn more about what we do and then respond by completing our EASY ONLINE APPLICATION or submit a resume and a brief cover letter including your phone number and email address.

LIFE, Living Independently Forever, Inc., is a non-profit organization providing supports for adults with autism and intellectual differences. Incorporated in 1992, LIFE opened its doors to ten residents. LIFE has since expanded to serve almost 200 clients with locations in Falmouth, Barnstable, Mashpee, Yarmouth, Sandwich, and Plymouth.

LIFE is an equal opportunity employer, and we celebrate the diversity of our staff and residents!!!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
  • Signing bonus

Work Location: On the road




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