Community Employment Coach for Adults with Disabilities

Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

Paid vacation days

Employee discount

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids is seeking an Employment Specialist for the Visions Program to support adults 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This community-based role offers a flexible schedule and requires reliable transportation to multiple sites; ability to engage diverse populations is essential.

The position pays $22.00 per hour. You will help participants develop job skills, coach and advocate, coordinate with employers and GWI staff, track progress, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One-year experience in human services preferred.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to community sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in developing job skills and acclimating to work culture.
• Liaise between employers, participants and staff to meet needs.
• Provide job coaching, monitoring progress and problem-solving.
• Conduct data entry and manage documentation in databases.
• Promote collaboration within program teams and services.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids is seeking an Employment Specialist for the Visions Program to support adults 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This community-based role offers a flexible schedule and requires reliable transportation to multiple sites; ability to engage diverse populations is essential.

The position pays $22.00 per hour. You will help participants develop job skills, coach and advocate, coordinate with employers and GWI staff, track progress, and