Seasonal Job Coach

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid holidays and vacation time

Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000

Employee discount 50%

Referral program

Job summary

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is hiring a Seasonal Job Coach in Bridgeport, CT. You will support participants with disabilities at their worksites, helping them maintain jobs and gain independence during a defined seasonal period.

The position offers structured coaching, transportation support, and case-management documentation responsibilities, with a potential path to permanent employment after the summer program ends.

Qualifications

• Experience in the human services or related field preferred.
• First Aid and CPR required (Goodwill can provide training).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, training, and support to participants to promote independence at their work sites.
• Observe and report participants’ ability to engage in competitive employment and identify needs for accommodations.
• Complete required documentation in the case management database system.
• Provide transportation for participants to and from work sites as needed.

Skills

Experience in human services

Coaching

CPR & First Aid

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Seasonal Job Coach

BRIDGEPORT, CT, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 8129

Salary Range: $16.94 To $16.94 Hourly

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. This is a seasonal position with a time frame from September 15, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

* Although this is a temporary position, there is an opportunity for permanent employment after the summer program ends.

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 1st 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)
• Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement*
• Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on Standard Weekly Hours)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 50% Employee Discount
• $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)

*Only available for Full-Time Team Members

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, training, and support to participants to promote independence at their work sites.
• Observe and report participants’ ability to engage in competitive employment and identify needs for accommodations.
• Complete required documentation expected of a Job Coach within the case management database system.
• Provide transportation for participants to and from work sites as needed.

Position Requirements

• Experience in the human services or related field strongly desired.
• A high school diploma preferred.
• Satisfactory driving record, current driver's license, and daily access to a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle for frequent in-state driving.
• First Aid and CPR are required (Goodwill can provide training after hire).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time.

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