
Job Coach
Job Summary
The Job Coach is responsible for providing consistent, high-level support, operational coordination, and skill development for individuals with developmental disabilities. Supported by Common Ground Co-operative (CGC), this role oversees daily operations for select social enterprise locations (including food service/catering and commercial cleaning), the delivery of skill-building workshops, and site coverage across CGC-supported initiatives, as needed.
The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for coordinating (and providing coverage) for multiple enterprise locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations across select social enterprise locations, conducting regular site visits, and managing communications with contracted clients.
- Coordinate core business planning functions: scheduling, payroll timesheet processing, and inventory.
- Assist the agency accountant to manage enterprise finances, including budget tracking, margin review, invoice follow-ups, and month-end cash flow reconciliation.
- Build and maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and suppliers; coordinate on-site and off-site catering operations.
- Collaborate with leadership to identify growth opportunities and set annual measurable performance targets.
- Design and facilitate skill-building workshops tailored to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Support partners to develop Individual Support Plans (ISPs), tracking goal progress, and fostering workplace social development.
- Promote leadership development by facilitating partnership meetings, outreach events, fundraising, and membership recruitment.
- Prepare mandatory agency reports, incident documentation, and progress records accurately and on time.
- Assist with volunteer training and actively promote community inclusion and agency membership
- Provide site coverage for other CGC-supported enterprise initiatives as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Diploma in Developmental Services, Social Services or a related field (or 5+ years of relevant experience).
- Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities using best-practice service standards.
- Experience in small business or social enterprise operations (hospitality and food service preferred).
- Outstanding rapport-building, conflict resolution, active listening, and constructive feedback skills.
- Clear oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey abstract concepts adaptively.
- Strong multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
- Works well both independently and as a team.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 suite.
- Valid CPR and First Aid, Food Handling, and Adult Crisis Intervention Prevention certifications (required, or willing to obtain upon hire)
- Background in business operations or administration (an asset).
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check (required)
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to info@commongroundco-op.ca by September 14th, 2026.
Required career level
- Entry Level
Salary range
- $22 - $23 per hour
Required languages
- English