Job Coach

Goodwill of the Heartland/Heartland Goodwill Enter; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Store discount

Retirement plan with up to 6% employer

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Strong team culture

Job summary

Goodwill of the Heartland seeks a Job Coach to support clients with barriers to independence by placing them in community jobs, training and supervising, and modeling work procedures.

You will help participants develop goals, adapt training strategies, and may travel between job sites. A high school diploma is required, plus six months of related experience; AA degree can substitute. Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, retirement, and PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six months of experience in a related field required (e.g., customer service, custodial, sales, clerical, training).
• An AA degree can be substituted for the required experience.
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Successful completion of background checks: criminal, motor vehicle record, and dependent adult and child abuse.
• The schedule will allow flexibility for good work/life balance with a varying schedule that will include a combination of evening and weekend hours. Travel between job sites is required.
• The Job Coach position has a starting wage of $16.78 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Direct support for clients in community jobs.
• Train, supervise, and model work procedures.
• Teach basic work habits and attitudes and help participants develop goals and implement tasks.
• Adapt training strategies to fit changing participant needs.
• Travel between job sites as required.

Skills

Customer service

Training supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree substituted for experience

Job description

If you are a person who enjoys supporting people with barriers to independence in their community jobs, Goodwill of the Heartland’s Job Coach position might be a good fit for you! This job offers the opportunity to aid persons with disabilities or barriers to independence in the workforce! If you have an interest in advocacy for our amazing mission, consider applying for this position!The Job Coach position requires direct support for our clients, with the opportunity to train, supervise, and model work procedures. Participants are placed in community jobs through Goodwill programs, and this position aids in teaching basic work habits and attitudes, while helping our participants develop their goals and implement assigned tasks. Job Coaches adapt training strategies to fit the changing work environment and participant needs day-to-day. This position may provide transportation to program participants in a company or personal vehicle.Goodwill has great benefits!Competitive PTOStrong team cultureGenerous store discountRetirement package with up to 6% employer contributions to retirement after one year.Health/Dental/Vision insurancePosition requirements:High school diploma or equivalent is requiredSix months of experience in a related field is required (e.g., customer service, custodial, sales, clerical, training, etc.). An AA degree can be substituted for the required experience. Supervisory/training experience preferred.Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and auto insuranceSuccessful completion of background checks: criminal, motor vehicle record, and dependent adult and child abuse.The schedule will allow flexibility for good work/life balance with a varying schedule that will include a combination of evening and weekend hours. Some daytime hours are possible, depending on availability. Travel between job sites is required.The Job Coach position has a starting wage of $16.78 per hour.