Position: Job Coach / Field Trainer

Location: Los Angeles, California

Duration: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Salary: $17.28-$22.00

Company Background

We Care Community Employment Service offers a wide range of internships which provides skill-building, prevocational, and vocational opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities who are eager to develop employment skills. Our mission is to empower our participants with the vocational skills they need to become more productive members of their communities.

Job Coach / Field Trainer Qualifications

As a Job Coach, you will serve as a field trainer for participants in their natural work environments. You will employ structured intervention techniques to help participants learn job tasks according to general specifications and develop the interpersonal skills necessary for workplace acceptance. Your role involves working directly with participants with disabilities at training or placement sites, guiding them to understand specific job requirements, work-related activities, and rules such as time and attendance. Additionally, you will help them learn appropriate work-related behaviors, including social interactions with supervisors and co-workers.

In addition to work-site training, the Job Coach provides related assessment, such as job development skills, counseling, advocacy, and other services needed to maintain employment.

1. Reliable Transportation & Insurance: Must have reliable transportation and car insurance to transport clients from home/worksite (paid mileage).

2. Communication Skills: Strong communication skills and daily documentation are essential.

3. Job Performance Skills: Ability to build sequences, maintain quality, and manage quantity.

4. Job-Related Skills: Proficiency in hygiene, grooming, and socializing with consumers and co-workers.

5. Feedback & Direction: Ability to accept feedback and direction during supervision.

6. Performance Monitoring: Continually evaluate and monitor the consumer’s performance and progress.

7. Physical Stamina: Must be able to stand for several hours during the work shift.

8. Flexibility: This position requires a great deal of flexibility, as assignments and expectations can change daily.

We prioritize diversity and inclusion in both our workplace and hiring practices. We are dedicated to employing individuals from diverse backgrounds, each bringing unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that input from all voices drives innovation and strengthens our business. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

Contact Human Resource:

Melissa Mills Nwaege, MPA

Melissa@wecarecommunityservices.com

(323) 677-8921