Provide direct support and structured intervention to individuals with disabilities to help them learn tasks and acquire skills for their desired careers. Responsibilities include obtaining Job Coach Certification, documenting progress, and ensuring the health and safety of assigned clients.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or GED, with some related experience or training preferred. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, basic mathematical ability, and the physical capacity to lift up to 50 pounds.
Education level: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) This position will be at Wonderview High School in Hattieville for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.
SUMMARY: Job Skills Trainers are certified job coaches, who work directly with individuals with disabilities by using structured intervention techniques to help the job seeker learn tasks and meet the necessary skill sets for a desired career. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties include the following but are not considered an inclusive list. Responsible for obtaining Job Coach Certification and maintaining the credential through continuing education hours. Responsible for obtaining education hours required by Friendship Community Care and any other regulatory bodies. Accurately documents work hours on timecard and ensure all hours worked outside of the set schedule are approved by supervisor first. Responsible for the oversight of the job seeker/client they are assigned to and ensures that their health and safety come first. Serves as an advocate for the job seeker. May be required to drive own vehicle or company vehicle assist job seeker in getting to and from location. Serves as an instructor for pre-ETS services and operates under the supervision of Community Program Manager or designated supervisor. Required to keep a professional demeanor as a representative of FCC/Job Path Carries First Aid supplies for minor injuries and transports employees/clients with major injuries for appropriate medical attention. Completes written report of any on-the-job injuries. Completes Task Analysis as needed for clients served. Participates in the job-carving process when looking for employment in the community. This is a safety-sensitive position. Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc., and the participants. Conditions of confidentiality shall be in compliance with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
QUALITY
Assurance &
COMPLIANCE: To adhere to the following and comply with all
Quality
Assurance’s &
HIPAA procedures: The Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as read and discussed in the new employee training must be followed at all times. Consumers’ progress notes be maintained and completed daily or as needed on the prescribed forms. Consumers’ records must be maintained weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly. All information must be filed in consumers’ records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
QualificationsQUALIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language
SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical
SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning
ABILITY: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical
DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
In Arkansas, job skills trainer roles are typically tied to workforce development, rehabilitation, or supported employment programs, so demand often follows local employer needs and public-service staffing. These positions can be competitive because they require clear communication, practical coaching ability, and the physical capacity to support participants in hands-on settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm whether your experience with training, basic math, and lifting up to 50 pounds matches the posting.
