Position: Job Coach-Assistant Caretaker
Stat Date: September 8, 2026
Rate of Pay: $28-30/hr DOE
Reports to Executive Director
Hours: 30 hours a week, schedule is primarily Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 - 5:00pm, schedule varies depending on supported employee schedules, may include weekend days
Position Summary:
The Seattle PlayGarden is a private non-profit, operating in a public park with accommodating play spaces and inclusive, year-round programs for children, youth and adults with disabilities- including nature-based preschool and summer camp. The Job Coach-Assistant Caretaker works collaboratively with the program, administrative and maintenance teams. In this role, you will support adults with disabilities in developing and strengthening their work skills and promoting their independence and help to maintain the one-acre garden and facilities.
Job tasks:
● Create and implement personalized employment plans based on each employee's skills, strengths, and career goals
● Provide individual and small group coaching with multiple supported employment staff members in a range of tasks and environments
● Collaborate with the teaching, administrative and landscaping teams around tasks, training and job growth
● Assess and improve upon existing organizational systems to foster independence and accessibility
● Maintain clear and accurate records and document time spent per staff member
● Evaluate staff’s performance and adjust coaching as indicated
● Communicate regularly and reliably with all staff members, colleagues and families
- Work alongside supported staff to complete custodial tasks and program related activities such as preschool and summer camp activity preparation, garden maintenance, cleaning and organizing the buildings and program spaces.
Job Requirements:
- Enjoys creating and maintaining a clean and organized work environment
- Ability to relate to a diverse set of situations and individuals in a lively youth program setting
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities. Preferred experience with teaching skills and coaching adults with disabilities in an employment setting
- Comfortable working outdoors, around animals, in all weather conditions and supporting employees to complete physical tasks around the garden and classroom.
- Self-directed and can work independently and as a part of a small team
● Comfortable engaging in collaborative and creative problem solving with our team of staff
● Ability to constructively give and thoughtfully receive feedback
● Proficiency in preparing simple meals (quesadillas, pasta, simple baked goods)
- Ability to maintain a clean and organized workplace (wash dishes, fold laundry, organize art supplies),
- Experience with basic garden maintenance (sweeping, mowing, raking)
● Proficient in word processing, Google Workspace, and written and verbal communication
● High school diploma or GED
● Ability to pass a Washington State background check
Benefits:
● Monthly health benefit stipend used at employee discretion
● 10 paid days off (PTO) used at employee discretion across the year
● Possibility of additional time off during school program breaks
To apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected] your interest in the position and relevant work, volunteer and life experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Seattle Children’s PlayGarden is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications for posted positions from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We encourage diverse applicants to apply because we believe having a staff that authentically reflects the communities we serve is a critical step in creating the inclusive world we envision.
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- This role requires working and supporting adults with disabilities to successfully complete their jobs on a daily basis. Describe your experience supporting individuals with disabilities in different environments
Experience:
- working with individuals with disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
