Community Coach

Join Our Team as a Community Coach

Help people with developmental disabilities build meaningful connections, discover new opportunities, and thrive in their communities.

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and community-minded Community Coach to join our team. In this rewarding role, you will work one-on-one with individuals with developmental disabilities, helping them discover their strengths, pursue their interests, build confidence, and become active participants in their communities.

If you believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full, connected, and self-directed life, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Community Coach, you will:

• Build trusting relationships with the people you support by learning about their goals, interests, strengths, and aspirations.
• Help individuals discover and pursue hobbies, recreational activities, volunteer opportunities, educational experiences, and other community interests.
• Connect individuals with local resources, organizations, and activities that promote inclusion and meaningful participation.
• Build relationships with community members and organizations to identify welcoming and inclusive opportunities.
• Support individuals in developing the skills and confidence needed to participate more independently in community life.
• Advocate for dignity, respect, choice, and inclusion in every interaction.
• Encourage personal growth, self-confidence, and independence while honoring each person's preferences and goals.
• Research community resources, special funding opportunities, and grants that may benefit the people you support.
• Maintain accurate documentation, case notes, schedules, and required reports in accordance with the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) and agency policies.
• Manage Outlook calendars and participant schedules while communicating regularly with the Director of Services regarding participant progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the organization's mission.

Required

• At least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Have Valid Washington State Driver’s License and proof of insurance, and an acceptable driving record, and must be able and willing to drive a personal vehicle
• Must be able to able to pass Washington State background check; not all convictions are disqualifying.
• Quick thinker who can adjust priorities. This position also requires flexibility for scheduling and may include some weekend or evening work as required by the supported person's activity schedule.

Successful Candidates Will Have

• A genuine passion for supporting people with developmental disabilities.
• A belief that every person deserves meaningful inclusion and belonging within their community.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Creativity, initiative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Patience, compassion, positivity, and the ability to encourage and motivate others.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating with supervisors and team members.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Respect for the choices, preferences, and independence of the people they support.

We Offer

• Earn 150% of your hourly rate when working these major holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Competitive starting wages based on experience and completion of state-required training before hire.
• Paid training, including First Aid/CPR certification and annual continuing education.
• Mileage reimbursement for on-the-job driving.
• Paid vacation and sick leave for full-time employees. 

• Hiring bonus: $600 for full-time new hires
• Employee referral bonus: Earn up to $100 for each successful referral.
• Employee appreciation events and fun activities throughout the year.