Job Coach

Goodwill of the Heartland/Heartland Goodwill Enter; Iowa; On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Strong team culture

Generous store discount

Retirement plan with employer 6% after

Store discounts

Job summary

Goodwill of the Heartland seeks a Job Coach to support participants with barriers to independence. You will train and supervise, model work habits, and help clients set goals and complete tasks in community jobs. The role includes adapting training to changing needs and may involve driving participants to sites.

The position offers a flexible schedule, with evenings and weekends possible, and includes competitive PTO, team culture, store discounts, and a retirement plan after one year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• AA degree can substitute for the required experience.
• Six months of related field experience required (e.g., customer service, custodial, sales, clerical, training).
• Reliable vehicle, valid license and auto insurance required.
• Successful background checks including criminal, motor vehicle record, and dependent adult/child abuse.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support for clients and train, supervise, and model work procedures.
• Aid participants in developing goals and implementing tasks.
• Adapt training strategies to changing environments and participant needs.
• Transport participants to program sites as needed.
• Travel between job sites as part of the role.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Driving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree allowed substitute

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.#ind123Position 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.