Job Coach

Cincinnatigoodwill; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On the job training

Overtime opportunities

Paid mileage

Paid time off after 6 months

Employer paid life insurance

Retirement plan with employer contribu

Job summary

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is seeking full-time staff to support and advocate for individuals with disabilities, helping them secure and retain employment. You will provide hands-on instruction at worksites, develop service plans, and maintain detailed progress notes and reports.

The role requires at least a high school diploma or GED, with six months of related experience preferred. Applicants must pass background checks, have reliable transportation, and be able to work Saturdays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Pass criminal, state, and federal background checks as well as DMV checks.
• Able to work Saturdays and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on instruction to participants on job tasks at the worksite.
• Assist participants in completing job tasks at the worksite.
• Develop, modify, and implement service plans for assigned participants.
• Prepare monthly progress reports, discharges and other relevant participant-related documents.
• Schedule and chair staffings for assigned participants.
• Maintain participant case folders per CARF, OVR/OOD, DODD standards.
• Observe and prepare job/task analyses.
• Maintain communication with team members and employment sites.

Skills

Decision making

Time management

Communication

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is a non-profit organization whose motto is “We put people to work”. We were founded in 1916 and are one of the largest providers of rehabilitation services in the State of Ohio.

We currently have Full-Time opportunities available for creative, motivated, and enthusiastic employees who would like to begin a career working with and advocating for individuals with disabilities. The main function of this position is to support and assist those that we serve while building a strong foundation at their job sites leading to maintained successful employment and therefore economic stability.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six months experience working with individuals with disabilities in a vocational setting preferred
• Comfortable using computer software such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Must be able to pass criminal, state, and federal background checks as well as DMV checks
• Strong decision making, time management, and professional communication skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule including Saturdays
• Mush have sufficient auto insurance to transport individuals
• Must possess reliable transportation
• Provides hands on instruction to participants on job tasks at the worksite.
• Assists participants in the completion of job tasks at the worksite.
• Provides job site personal and work adjustment training.
• Provides travel training on the public transportation to participants.
• Maintains ongoing communication with designated team members regarding participants and services.
• Establishes and maintains ongoing communications with employment site work force.
• Provides follow along/extended supports to eligible participants under established guidelines.
• Develops, modifies, and implements service plans for assigned participants.
• Prepares monthly progress reports, discharges and other relevant participant-related documents.
• Schedules and chairs staffings for assigned participants.
• Maintains participant case folders in accordance with CARF, OVR/OOD, DODD, and facility standards.
• Maintains records on travel expenses, billable hours, work schedule.
• Observe and prepare job/task analysis
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Able to work in a variety of employment settings dependent entirely on participant job matches: indoors, outdoors, manual labor, industrial or office environment.
• Able to physically assist participants in a variety of jobs/tasks.
• Must be available for evening, weekend, holiday, early morning hours as needed.
• Must have reliable independent transportation with valid insurance and be able to travel extensively (locally).
• Must be willing to carry a pager and respond in a timely manner.
• Starting Pay rate: $19.00/ Hr.
• On the job training to develop essential skills to those with limited or no experience
• Opportunities for Overtime
• Paid Mileage
• Paid Time Off after 6 months of employment
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans with generous employer contributions