Career Readiness Coach & Skills Trainer

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k with company match

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Valdosta, GA, is seeking a Job Specialist to train and coach individuals facing barriers to employment. You will plan, implement, and evaluate job readiness training, including hands-on skill development across multiple areas and certification programs.

The role emphasizes assisting with resumes, mock interviews, intake processes, and resume preparation, with a focus on accessible accommodations and respectful communication.

Qualifications

• Level of knowledge normally gained through completion of an undergraduate degree.
• Four years’ experience.
• Able to communicate both written and verbally with diverse audience.
• Requires the ability to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities on an academic and job training level.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on Training - Supervises and guides hands-on training for skills areas such as custodial, food service, retail, warehouse, and healthcare.
• Conducts training, observes the trainee’s performance, and facilitates the tools or knowledge necessary to attain results.
• Identifies and teaches the use of assistive technology or accommodations needed for the participant to perform successfully once hired.
• Facilitates direct instruction for individuals to gain the soft skills needed to obtain and retain a job.
• Instructs at different functioning levels to accommodate lessons to serve the training population.
• Serves as the primary instructor for certification programs.
• Conducts all safety training and monitor all building maintenance and reports all safety issues.
• Assists with resume preparation, mock interviews, and preparing participants for interviews, as needed.
• Maintains class supply inventory and informs the team or manager for orders placed.
• Assists participants with completing intake packets and orientation to services—documents narratives and case notes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Training

Planning

Organization

Delivery

Evaluation

Resume preparation

Interview coaching

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Valdosta, GA, is seeking a Job Specialist to train and coach individuals facing barriers to employment. You will plan, implement, and evaluate job readiness training, including hands-on skill development across multiple areas and certification programs.

The role emphasizes assisting with resumes, mock interviews, intake processes, and resume preparation, with a focus on accessible accommodations and respectful communication.