Career Advocate/ Job Coach - Inglewood, United States - BuildWithin

BuildWithin

Verified Company

Inglewood, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Role Background

BuildWithin is seeking a caring, enthusiastic teammate to work with adults with intellectual disabilities (can include mild to severe intellectual disabilities, Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, dual diagnoses, and any developmental disorder).

The Career Advocate will assist and teach job tasks and social skills that increase participants' independence at their job site.

The Career Advocate will provide intensive individualized training on specific skills, including client assessment, counseling, intervention, and advocacy.

Qualifications

Excellent verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal and problemsolving skills.
Ability to perform various job tasks, i.e., janitorial, food service, and clerical to demonstrate for consumers.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and adapt to schedule changes.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English
Compassion to treat developmentally disabled adults with dignity and respect
Physically fit and comfortable with taking Public Transportation
Provide constant awareness of the comfort and wellbeing of the consumer
Be able to work closely with adults with disabilities.
Must be comfortable speaking to the public.
Must have excellent communication skills.
Must have a strong work ethic.
Must have a reliable car, a valid California Driver's License, insurance, valid registration, and a good driving record.
Ability to provide transportation services to consumers when required
Must pass a postoffer health screening, TB test, and criminal record clearance.

About BuildWithin

Our vision is that one day, our nation will meet its potential because every company will have the skilled workforce it needs, and every person, regardless of background, will have access to the role of their choice.

BuildWithin is a workplace learning platform that helps employers accelerate new worker productivity. We are also a federally-approved apprenticeship intermediary. Our tools make it easier for employers to start and run professional apprenticeships.

Equal Opportunity
BuildWithin is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion.

We aim to eradicate the barriers that stop individuals without technology backgrounds from being hired into technical roles with a focus on BIPOC, women, the disabled, individuals without college degrees, citizens re-entering society/workforce after incarceration, veterans, seniors, the unemployed and under-employed.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities_._

We understand that under-represented communities often do not have the option to pursue higher education and that not every school prepares its students to compete successfully in the job market.

That's why we have lifted artificial requirements from our assessments and screening and focus instead on what a person is capable of achieving if given the right training and support.

Our mantra is "Potential Over Credential".

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Pay:
From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits: