Job Description

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/or 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.

The schedule will allow flexibility for good work/life balance with a varying schedule that will include a combination of day, evening, and weekend hours. Candidates must have availability during the week and on the weekends, as both will be required. Travel between job sites is required.

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 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. For more information about becoming a job coach, view our video at Apply for this opportunity by March 6th, 2024 online at .

Goodwill has great benefits!

• Competitive PTO
• Strong team culture
• Up to 6% employer contributions to retirement after one year
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Generous store discount

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.

Skills : Microsoft Office: Required Intermediate
Microsoft Outlook: Required Intermediate
Email: Required Intermediate
Verbal Communication: Required Intermediate
Written Communication: Required Intermediate
Working with People with Disabilities: Required Intermediate

Behaviors : Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Education : High School
Associates

Experience : 0 years: Six months experience in a related field.

Licences & certifications Sexual Offender Registry
Drivers License
Motor Vehicle Record
Criminal Record Check
Dependent Adult Abuse
Vehicle Ins-Basic

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