Summer Internship - Job Coach - SWEP

Help people succeed at work. Make a difference every day.

Why this role matters

As a SWEP Job Coach, you'll support individuals with disabilities as they gain real-world work experience, build skills, and achieve vocational goals. You'll coach, mentor, and encourage participants while helping create inclusive workplace experiences.

What you'll do

• Coach and support participants at community work sites.
• Teach workplace skills and expectations.
• Partner with employers to promote success and accommodations.
• Track participant progress and complete required documentation.
• Transport participants to approved work activities when needed.
• Serve as a positive advocate for inclusion and independence.

What we're looking for

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in various settings, including outdoors.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

You'll thrive here if you are:

- Patient and encouraging
- Dependable and adaptable
- Passionate about helping others succeed
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Committed to dignity, respect, and inclusion

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Ability to pass required background and drug screenings.
• Ability to travel to assigned worksites