Empowering Job Coach for Disability Support

Goodwill-of-South-Central-Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to help people live, work, and thrive through employment and supportive services. You will train on vocational tasks, provide job coaching, coordinate transportation, and support personal care as needed, ensuring a professional and compassionate approach.

In this entry-level role, you will collaborate with case managers and employers to overcome barriers to employment, document services, and promote successful job placements

Qualifications

• Entry level position; no experience required but one year of work experience preferred.
• Must interact professionally with employer management at all levels.
• Valid Driver’s License, good driving record, and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site job coaching for supported participants.
• Guides and motivates individuals to successfully perform their job; must demonstrate an understanding of the work and professional context, while maintaining a support role.
• Maintain open communication with employer management and co-workers regarding employee’s vocational support plan.
• Must follow work rules of each employer workplace and always present a professional demeanor.
• Assists employer in identifying, modifying, or eliminating barriers to employment of persons served.
• Promotes integration and natural support at places of employment.
• Regularly communicates with the support team and others as defined by the individual support plan and as directed by Case Manager.
• Maintains timely, well written and complete service documentation, including report of service hours, incident reporting, and case notes of person served.
• Provides personal care assistance as needed by person being served.
• Assists Case Manager in identifying and coordinating transportation for person served.
• Assists in providing specific disability and related education to employers, co-workers and other community contacts of persons served.
• Strives to improve job knowledge and understanding of services and business relationships.
• Applies time management skills to multi-task and is flexible to new situations.

Skills

Business Acumen

Customer Focus

Accountability

Drive for Results

Continuous Improvement

Microsoft Office

Databases

Driver’s License

Smartphone usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some higher education preferred

Tools

Databases

Job description

Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to help people live, work, and thrive through employment and supportive services. You will train on vocational tasks, provide job coaching, coordinate transportation, and support personal care as needed, ensuring a professional and compassionate approach.

In this entry-level role, you will collaborate with case managers and employers to overcome barriers to employment, document services, and promote successful job placements