Entry-Level Job Coach for Disability Employment

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time off policy

Health, wellness and financial support

Robust health benefits

Retirement matching

Transit and commuter benefits

Job summary

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey is seeking an Entry-Level Job Coach I to provide direct vocational support to individuals with disabilities enrolled in TLJC and LTFA services. The role focuses on helping participants obtain, learn, maintain, and advance in competitive integrated employment while ensuring compliance with agency and funding requirements.

You will maintain a minimum level of direct participant engagement, complete required documentation, coordinate with employers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, or related field; or Associate’s Degree with at least two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Experience building and maintaining partnerships with employers, community organizations, and referral sources.
• Strong time management, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic case management systems.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the service area.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a minimum of direct participant engagement and provide on-site and community-based job coaching, training and support services.
• Assist participants in learning job duties, workplace expectations and employment-related skills.
• Conduct employer visits and maintain professional relationships with employers.
• Ensure participants receive intensive services during the first 90 days of employment and document progress.
• Maintain accurate documentation in Foothold and other required systems.
• Upload DVRS correspondence and updates into Foothold and communicate with DVRS monthly.

Job description

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey is seeking an Entry-Level Job Coach I to provide direct vocational support to individuals with disabilities enrolled in TLJC and LTFA services. The role focuses on helping participants obtain, learn, maintain, and advance in competitive integrated employment while ensuring compliance with agency and funding requirements.

You will maintain a minimum level of direct participant engagement, complete required documentation, coordinate with employers