NCI Affiliates is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve their personal and professional goals. We are seeking motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team as a Braided Day Food Service Job Coach . This role is crucial in providing on-the-job training and support to individuals with disabilities in community-based employment, ensuring their success and growth. Spend half of the day in Vocational Training at Orange Dog Cafe and the other half of the day with the individuals we serve developing community and vocational skills as an instructor.

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Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-job training and support to individuals at the Orange Dog Cafe in Atascadero, ensuring successful job placement and performance.
• Act as the primary liaison with employers, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction with service quality.
• Complete and submit all required documentation, including transportation paperwork, attendance records, and incident reports, by set deadlines.
• Offer continuous instruction tailored to vocational growth and training objectives, aligned with individual abilities and development.
• Promote client advocacy skills and advocate on behalf of individuals served.
• Conduct weekly inventory checks and prepare detailed shopping lists for necessary purchases.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Health Standards and Regulations for safe food handling and storage.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the organization's mission.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid California Driver's License for at least 2 years with no major infractions in the last 4 years.
• Basic computer and technology skills.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Flexibility in work schedule to meet company needs.
• Patience, compassion, and the ability to serve as a role model for adults with disabilities.
• Successful completion of a LiveScan background check.

Compensation

$23.00 to $25.00 per hour , depending on experience, plus benefits and perks. Monday- Friday 12 to 6 PM.

Benefits

• $250 hiring bonus
• 40 hours of sick leave for all employees
• Up to 3% contribution on 403b Retirement Plan
• Paid CPR & First Aid training provided upon hire
• Voluntary Group Life Insurance for full-time employees
• Paid Holidays for full-time employees
• PTO for all full-time employees
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees
• Monthly cell phone stipend for all employees
• Monthly training with opportunities for growth