Community Job Coach - Train, Empower, Support.

Goodwill of the Heartland/Heartland Goodwill Enter; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Strong team culture

Store discount

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Goodwill of the Heartland/Heartland Goodwill Enter in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Job Coach to assist participants with barriers to independence. This role involves direct client support, training, supervising, and modeling work procedures to help create successful placements in community jobs.

The position emphasizes teaching basic work habits, helping participants set goals, and adapting coaching strategies to fit daily needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months experience in related field (e.g., customer service, sales, etc.). An AA degree can substitute.
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Background checks: criminal, motor vehicle record, and dependent adult and child abuse.

Responsibilities

• Directly support clients and train, supervise, and model work procedures.
• Place participants in community jobs through Goodwill programs.
• Teach basic work habits and help develop goals and tasks.
• Travel between job sites as required.

Skills

Customer service

Transportation

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Goodwill of the Heartland/Heartland Goodwill Enter in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Job Coach to assist participants with barriers to independence. This role involves direct client support, training, supervising, and modeling work procedures to help create successful placements in community jobs.

The position emphasizes teaching basic work habits, helping participants set goals, and adapting coaching strategies to fit daily needs.