Job Coach PT

Goodwill of the Heartland; Iowa; On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Competitive PTO

Store discount

Retirement plan with 6% employer match

Job summary

Goodwill of the Heartland is seeking a Job Coach to provide direct support to clients, train, supervise, and model work procedures, and help participants develop goals while placing them in community jobs. The role emphasizes teaching basic work habits and attitudes and adapting training strategies to each participant's needs.

The position may involve transportation between sites, a flexible schedule with evenings and weekends, and travel between job sites as required to support participants in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• AA degree can substitute for required experience.
• Six months in related field required; supervisory/training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct support for clients; train, supervise, and model work procedures.
• Assist participants in developing goals and implementing tasks.
• Adapt training strategies to participant needs and changing environments.
• Provide transportation to program participants between job sites as needed.

Skills

Six months experience

Supervisory training experience

Reliable vehicle & license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree substitution allowed

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.