Job Coach

Goodwill of the Heartland/Heartland Goodwill Enter; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Strong team culture

Generous store discount

Retirement package

Job summary

Goodwill of the Heartland in Muscatine, IA is seeking a Part-Time Job Coach to assist individuals with barriers to independence in community employment. You will support clients, train, supervise, and model work procedures, and help participants set goals and complete tasks in real-world settings.

The schedule includes evenings and weekends with travel between sites. A high school diploma is required, six months of related experience, a reliable vehicle, and clean background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six months of related experience (e.g., customer service, clerical, etc.) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support for clients, with opportunities to train, supervise, and model work procedures.
• Assist participants in developing goals and implementing tasks in community jobs.
• Adapt training strategies to fit changing environments and participant needs day-to-day.
• May provide transportation to program participants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Muscatine Support Services - Muscatine, IA 52721

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $16.78 - $16.78 Hourly

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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!

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 PTO
• Strong team culture
• Generous store discount
• Retirement package with up to 6% employer contributions to retirement after one year.

Qualifications

Position requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Six 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 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. 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.