Job Coach

Goodwill Of Western & Northern Connecticut; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Disability insurance (short/long term)

Life insurance

Vacation and personal days

Paid holidays

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee discount

Referral program

Job summary

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to support program participants with disabilities at their workplaces in Bridgeport, CT. This seasonal role focuses on on-site instruction to help participants learn job tasks and independence while coordinating with the team.

You will stay current on each participant's ISP, deliver appropriate supports, and help maintain site schedules.

Qualifications

• Time management is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills are essential for working with participants and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site vocational instruction and work-readiness training to help participants learn job tasks, workplace social skills, and safe work practices that support independence and success.
• Stay current on each participant's ISP to deliver appropriate on-site supports aligned with their goals and preferences.
• Coordinate with Lead Job Coaches and team members to build and maintain job site support schedules.
• Conduct Trial Work Experiences and related vocational services, observing and documenting participants' readiness for competitive employment and any accommodation needs.
• Complete weekly timecards with input from participants who are paid by Goodwill.
• Document services and collect data in Therap case management system, including all required reports.
• Build relationships with worksite employers and communicate regularly with managers to review participant productivity and work quality.
• Gather input for vocational planning from participants, family members, counselors, and the Community Employment Services team.

Skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Job Coach

Seasonal Service BRIDGEPORT, CT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 8109

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking determined individuals with a great passion for helping others. Those with experience in Human Services or those seeking a career change are encouraged to apply for this rewarding position!

As a Job Coach, you would be assisting program participants with disabilities at their place of employment by helping them maintain their jobs and become more independent in the workplace.

Hourly Pay Rates :

Weekday Day Shifts (before 5pm)= $16.94 an Hour

Weekday Evening Shifts (after 5pm) =$17.25 an Hour

Any Weekend Shifts= $18.00 an Hour

What Goodwill can offer you :

• Opportunities for career advancement
• A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)*
• These benefits available 1 st of the month, following 60 days of employment*
• Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time (For those working more than 20 hours a week)
• Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on standard weekly hours)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
• 50% Employee Discount
• Anniversary Recognition Program - $50 Swag Store credit at 1 year and increasing financial awards every 5 years
• $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)

*Only available for Full-Time Team Members

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide on-site vocational instruction and work-readiness training to help participants learn job tasks, workplace social skills, and safe work practices that support independence and success.
• Stay current on each participant's Individual Service Plan (ISP) to deliver appropriate on-site supports aligned with their goals and preferences.
• Coordinate with Lead Job Coaches and team members to build and maintain job site support schedules.
• Conduct Trial Work Experiences and related vocational services, observing and documenting participants' readiness for competitive employment and any accommodation needs.
• Complete weekly timecards with input from participants who are paid by Goodwill.
• Document services and collect data in the Therap case management system, including all required reports.
• Build relationships with worksite employers and communicate regularly with managers to review participant productivity and work quality.
• Gather input for vocational planning from participants, family members, counselors, and the Community Employment Services team.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures, including HIPAA privacy requirements. This position has access to participant Protected Health Information (PHI) under the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
• Maintain certification in Physical Management Techniques (PMT) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and other trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

• A combination of education, training, or practical work experience considered.
• Effective time management skills, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.
• Satisfactory driving record, current drivers’ license, and daily access to a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle for frequent in-state driving.

Training Requirements:

• First Aid andCardiopulmonaryResuscitation(CPR) are required (Will be scheduled post-employment).
• Physical and Psychological Training (PMT) required. (Will be scheduled post-employment).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• May be required to stand for long periods of time.