Job Details
Description
Goodwill of the Heartland is seeking a
Full Time Job Coach interested in utilizing their creativity, energy, and compassion to assist and support individuals with disabilities and barriers to independence in their community jobs. This position offers the opportunity to strengthen our communities by adding diversity to the workforce. If you have an interest in advocacy and gaining teaching skills, consider joining our team!
The job coach position is a direct support professional, with the opportunity to train, supervise, model work procedures and basic work habits and attitudes for participants placed in community jobs through Goodwill programs. This position will develop goals and objectives for program participants, implement assigned tasks, and adapt training strategies to fit the changing work environment and needs on a day-to-day basis. This position may provide transportation to program participants in a company or personal vehicle when necessary.
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.
- Must use a smart phone in order to access work-related apps when traveling to work with participants
- Reliable vehicle, valid Iowa driver's license and auto insurance
- Successful completion of background checks: criminal, motor vehicle record, and dependent adult and child abuse.
The Job Coach position has a starting wage of
$16.45 per hour. This position will mainly be scheduled day shift hours, however, candidates must have
evening and weekend availability as those shifts will be scheduled at times. Travel between job sites is required.
Goodwill has great benefits!
- Competitive PTO
- Generous store discount
- Opportunities for advancement
- Strong team culture
- Up to 6% employer contributions to retirement after one year
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance
Goodwill of the Heartland is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, veteran status, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity or other protected categories.
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