Job Coach Job at Project Genesis, Inc., Hartford, CT

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  • Project Genesis, Inc.
  • Hartford, CT

Job Description

Job Coach, Employment Specialist


Job Description:

Project Genesis seeks several dedicated and reliable Job Coaches / Employment Specialists to develop and teach workplace skills to individuals with disabilities. Job Coaches help clients learn and keep a job, which in turn increases their confidence, and helps them to achieve long-term success.

As a Job Coach, you will earn $19-$22 per hour and enjoy the following benefits:

  • Medical and dental insurance.
  • A 401K program with profit sharing.
  • Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • An employee assistance program.


To qualify as a Job Coach, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent AND at least one (1) year of human services, job coaching, or educating / mentoring experience OR a bachelor’s degree and be willing to take a training program. We also require you to be at least 18 years old; have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of insurance. Your work schedule will be flexible and in locations where clients live.

Please note 1st shift hours worked will be 5-20 hours Per Diem per week.

Job Coaches / Employment Specialists assess job roles and functions against each client’s needs and capable skill sets to ensure successful placement. You’ll do this by observing and evaluating each client’s job skills, social interactions, and workplace behaviors.

You will also be expected to:

  • Identify workplace challenges and develop easy, replicable solutions or skill sets that can be easily taught.
  • Recommend adaptive tools or work environment adjustments, when needed.
  • Provide hands-on vocational support by modeling and teaching job tasks.
  • Develop and implement individualized training programs with learning materials, including those that are multi-sensory where appropriate.
  • Document client progress and share specific concerns with your Program Manager.


Project Genesis is a nonprofit organization serving adults and teens throughout Connecticut who have a range of disabilities. Our Job Coaches / Employment Specialists are part of our Reaching Individual Success & Employment (R.I.S.E.) program. We offer training programs

Make a difference, one person at a time! If you are patient and desire to help disabled individuals succeed in the workplace, then please apply today to join our team!

For immediate consideration, please apply directly at:

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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