Better Lives Coach, Part-Time, 2nd or 3rd Shift

Seeking someone who is passionate about helping individuals become the best version of themselves to contribute to JBM Packaging's Purpose: Better Solutions. Better Lives. Better World.

JBM Packaging has earned the 2022 and 2024 Top Workplaces USA awards issued by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces. The Top Workplaces program has a 15-year history of surveying more than 20 million employees, recognizing the top organizations across 60 markets for regional awards.

• Do you believe that people can change?
• Can you suspend judgment and approach every individual with an open heart and open mind, finding the good in them, especially when they cannot?
• Do you gain energy watching people grow and develop and become the best version of themselves?
• Do you inspire and encourage others, leading with compassion and empathy?
• Are you an active listener and a safe place to fall?
• Do you value the weight and privilege of someone's confidence?
• Are you able to coach at-risk individuals as they navigate tricky personal and professional transitions?
• Do you have a passion for working for a purpose-driven organization with a strong culture anchored in Core Values?
• Do you believe individuals deserve a fair chance or a second chance for meaningful employment regardless of their background or experience?

If you're ready to make a difference and help our team members lead better lives, apply now to join us as a Better Lives Coach at JBM Packaging in both Lebanon, OH, and Cincinnati, OH.

 

POSITION PURPOSE 

The Better Lives Coach is a part-time role (25 hours per week) dedicated to supporting JBM Packaging team members on 2nd or 3rd shift. This position focuses exclusively on coaching and providing one-on-one and small group guidance to help team members achieve personal and professional goals. The Better Lives Coach fosters a culture of support, accountability, and growth, ensuring every team member has access to resources that help them thrive at work and in life.

SHIFT DETAILS (PART-TIME)

• 2nd Shift Coach: 25 hours per week | Afternoon/Evening coverage (approx. 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Mon–Fri)
• 3rd Shift Coach: 25 hours per week | Overnight coverage (approx. 11:00 PM – 4:30 AM, Sun–Thurs)
  
  (Exact schedules may be adjusted based on operational needs.)

THIS JOB IS A FIT FOR YOU IF…

• You can fully embrace and live our Core Values: Collaboration, Grit, Growth Mindset, Innovation, Passion for a Better World, and Ownership.
• You think beyond conventional ways and approach big problems with fresh and innovative solutions.
• You can see the big picture and break it down into the "next one right thing."
• You can come alongside team members and invite them to a new and healthy way of life.
• You can maintain flexibility and grit when accommodating an ever-changing manufacturing floor.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment with aggressive targets.
• You communicate clearly in all forms and with contagious enthusiasm.
• You quickly establish authentic personal relationships with people from diverse and varied backgrounds.
• You believe that even the little steps can be the big steps and are worth celebrating.
• You are a good judge of talent and potential.
• You get excited by the opportunity to positively impact the lives of each team member and the culture of the organization.
• You believe in second chances and would love to be a part of providing reformed citizens an opportunity to create a better life for themselves and their families.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE THESE ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide confidential one-on-one coaching to team members on shift.
• Support employees in goal setting and growth in areas such as:
  • Career development and workplace success
  • Work/life balance and stress management
  • Recovery, financial stability, housing, or transportation needs
• Facilitate Better Lives check-ins to monitor progress and encourage accountability.
• Connect team members with internal programs and external community resources when needed.
• Maintain regular floor presence to build trust and accessibility.
• Partner with Leads to stay aware of general morale (without sharing confidential details).
• Track participation and outcomes while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Contribute to shift engagement activities that align with JBM's Better Lives mission.

THE CHALLENGE:

• Balancing relationships with high-impact results in a fast-paced and growing organization with two locations.
• Creating and maintaining healthy personal boundaries to effectively come alongside others.
• Empowering team members with significant barriers to succeed in a 24/7, 3-shift operation.

MUST-HAVES:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, human resources, or equivalent experience in coaching/mentorship.
• 2+ years' experience in coaching, workforce development, social services, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and active listening skills; motivational interviewing a plus.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust quickly.
• Experience supporting individuals with barriers to employment (e.g., recovery, justice involvement, housing insecurity) preferred.
• Must be comfortable working independently during evening or overnight shifts.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

NICE-TO-HAVES:

• Experience working with reintegrating reformed citizens from prison into mainstream society.
• Experience working with individuals in recovery, helping them to successfully navigate life sober.
• Experience designing and implementing effective coaching programs for individuals.
• Lived experience.
• Life Coach Certification.
• Trauma-Informed Certified.
• Mental Health First Aid Trained.

WHAT JBM PACKAGING OFFERS YOU

• We are committed to helping team members become the best version of themselves - at work and beyond. We offer financial wellness workshops, internal promotion opportunities, gym membership reimbursement, work-from-home twice a month, and more
• We have a full-time 'Better Lives Coach' dedicated to helping team members reach their goals and improve their lives.
• We are a family-run business. We value family, community, and opportunity. We live by our Core Values - Collaboration, Grit, Growth Mindset, Innovation, Ownership, and Passion for a Better World.
• We offer competitive pay & benefits: vacation & personal days, 401(k) + employer match, bonus opportunities, wellness programs, and employee assistance programs.

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