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BuildAbility

Provides person-driven I/DD services and supports

Job Coach – Employment Services

Part-Time
$19 - $23/hr+ Mileage reimbursement + Paid travel time
Entry
Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA, USA
HybridTraveling position serving the San Fernando Valley region.
Social & Community Services
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Provide encouraging verbal feedback regularly.
  • Interact positively and constructively with individuals with disabilities, their family members, employers, and others.
  • Have CPR/First Aid Certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
  • Have CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
  • Have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
  • Be willing to travel.
  • Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Provide proof of criminal background clearance.
  • Provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Assist individuals at their workplace to complete tasks successfully.
  • Help individuals adjust to the workplace culture and understand workplace policies.
  • Provide hands-on training, observation, and evaluation of individuals' work tasks to help them improve.
  • Develop relationships with workplace supervisors to obtain feedback on individuals' performance and help create a workplace environment that maximizes their success.
  • Use BuildAbility's digital program to log individuals' progress and performance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual Spanish.

About the company

BuildAbility supports adults with disabilities by offering programs such as supported employment, independent living skills, and community- or site-based day services. Its offerings are tailored to each participant through person-driven planning, combining employment support, daily living training, and structured activities to help people thrive. The organization stands out through its 50+ year nonprofit history, integrated service model, emphasis on neurodiversity, and strong community partnerships that coordinate multiple supports in one framework. Its goal is to expand opportunities, promote independence and dignity, and help people live without limits.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

1967

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The 2026 website update signals active service delivery and outreach.
  • BuildAbility says it has supported over 9,000 adults, proving durable demand.
  • Employer partnerships and paid internships create low-friction placements for local businesses.

What critics are saying

  • California Regional Center and Department of Rehabilitation funding dominates revenue; 2027 cuts crush operations.
  • A reimbursement delay or lost state contract threatens payroll, program continuity, and participant services.
  • Limited geography and eligibility narrow growth; Antelope Valley expansion carries execution risk.

What makes BuildAbility unique

  • Founded in 1967, BuildAbility serves adults with disabilities across Southern California.
  • Its employer matching is no-cost, combining job coaching, training, and ongoing support.
  • The 2026 Coordinated Career Pathways pipeline targets transition-age participants after high school.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program