Job Coach

As a Job Coach, you will provide one-on-one support at community job sites, helping individuals learn job tasks, develop workplace skills, overcome barriers, and build confidence in their abilities. You will serve as a mentor, advocate, and professional liaison between participants and employers while promoting independence and long-term success in the workplace.

Staff Values

At Dutton Farm, our team members are more than employees, they are champions of inclusion, dignity, and opportunity. We are looking for individuals who embody our core values:

Mission-Driven – We are passionate about empowering adults with disabilities to live lives of purpose, inclusion, and dignity.
Productive – We take initiative and contribute meaningfully to the success of our participants, team, and organization.
Dependable – We show up, follow through on commitments, and can be counted on by participants and coworkers.
Collaborative – We work together, communicate openly, and support one another to achieve shared goals.
Positive – We bring optimism, encouragement, and respect to every interaction.
Responsible – We act with integrity, accountability, and professionalism in all that we do.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one support and coaching at community employment sites.
Teach and reinforce job-specific tasks and workplace expectations.
Help individuals develop confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills.
Encourage positive workplace behaviors, professionalism, and communication.
Identify participant strengths and build upon those strengths to support success.
Assist individuals in learning new tasks while gradually reducing support when appropriate.
Serve as a professional liaison between employers, supervisors, and participants.
Maintain positive relationships with business partners and workplace teams.
Ensure compliance with employer policies, procedures, and expectations.
Identify barriers to workplace success and develop practical solutions.
Support employers in creating inclusive and welcoming work environments.
Monitor participant safety and well-being while on the job.
Address concerns promptly and communicate issues to Dutton Farm leadership.
Follow all Dutton Farm and employer safety procedures.
Maintain accurate daily logs, progress notes, and employment documentation.
Monitor and evaluate progress toward employment goals.
Provide regular updates regarding participant performance and growth.
Complete required reports according to Dutton Farm policies and procedures.
Attend staff meetings, trainings, and team collaboration meetings.

What Success Looks Like

Participants gain confidence and independence at work.
Individuals maintain meaningful employment and continue developing new skills.
Employers view Dutton Farm participants as valued members of their workforce.
Positive relationships are maintained between participants, employers, and Dutton Farm.
Participants move closer to achieving long-term employment and life goals.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED required.
Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
Minimum one (1) year of experience working with individuals with disabilities, human services, education, caregiving, workforce development, or a related field.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to communicate effectively with participants, families, employers, and team members.
Ability to obtain and maintain all required trainings and certifications.
Commitment to Dutton Farm's mission of empowering adults with disabilities to live lives of purpose, inclusion, and dignity.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, and reaching throughout the workday.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and respond appropriately in emergency situations.