Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Special Needs Job Skills Coach / RBT / BCaBA

The  Special Needs Employment/Job Coach  is vital to Cakeable’s mission and is dedicated to supporting meaningful and enriching employment for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). The role is directly responsible for program development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the training and job placement program in alignment with Cakeable’s vision and strategic plan.

Our Mission:  To empower people, businesses, and communities to achieve their fullest potential through inclusive environments.

Pay : $42,000.00 - $50,000.00/year

Type: Full-Time, Exempt Staff Position

Benefits:

• Health, vision, and retirement benefits.
• Eighteen (18) days of PTO annually.

Work Schedule:

• The typical schedule is Monday-Friday.
• Must be able to work non-standard hours, including some nights and weekends, as required for program needs.

Location:

• Cakeable Cafe is located at 401 N Tryon St, Charlotte and the Cakeable Bakery is located at 4412 Monroe Rd, Charlotte.
• On-site work location required a minimum of 80% of the time (32 hours a week).

Supervision:

• Reports to the Executive Director.
• Indirectly supervises Shift Supervisors and staff members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities of the program manager include day-to-day oversight and training/development of employees, as well as community outreach to develop potential placement opportunities.

• Collaborate with Executive Director on training program development, goals, and objectives.
• Establish and implement work programs aligning with Cakeable’s mission and strategic direction.
• Serve as a liaison between Cakeable and the community; establish and maintain relationships as an advocate for individuals with I/DD; and foster relationships for outreach, workforce development and specific job placement opportunities.
• Partner with Shop Managers on recruitment, hiring, and goal setting.
• Track and manage job-related training needs of all Cakeable employees; assess readiness for further employment opportunities.
• Continual review and improvement of current employee training programs.
• Follow up with placed employees/employers to verify impacts; refine program to achieve meaningful metrics in job placement in support of financial grant reporting requirements.
• Report program metrics, operations data, and program data to the Executive Director quarterly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Previous work with I/DD community: 2 years (preferred)
• Nonprofit and/or program management experience preferred
• Minimum two to four years’ experience in special education, applied behavioral analysis (or similar), workforce development for individuals with disabilities, or other related fields.
• Exceptional writing, organization, communication, management, and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver's license (required).
• Proficiency in using computer software programs and social media, e.g., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Google Mail and Calendar, Facebook, and Instagram.

Work Environment/Skills Required:

• Cakeable fosters a diverse and inclusive organizational environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified persons from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work well independently, and collaboratively within a team.

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