Job Coach

Goodwill of the Great Plains•Sioux City, IA

20h•$21

About The Position

We are seeking a Job Coach to work directly with individuals to assist them in obtaining and maintaining successful employment. This position provides individualized on-site and off-site support to help develop job skills, adapt to workplace expectations, and achieve long-term employment stability. In accordance with the Goodwill of the Great Plains mission, we are committed to providing a competitive total compensation package, including salary and benefits, that will attract, retain, and reward high performing employees who share a passion for transforming lives through the dignity of work. Goodwill of the Great Plains strives to make employee compensation performance-based, competitive to organizations with similar missions, and commensurate for the individual’s level of responsibility. While the benefits are great, Goodwill’s mission is really at the heart of all we do. When you join the Goodwill team you are not just joining the company, you are becoming part of our family. You could be eligible for a Personal Day, Birthday Day Off, and 6 Paid Holidays upon hire. With eligibility for Health Dental, and Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment. See more benefit details on the careers tab at www.goodwillgreatplains.org. Apply today to become a part of something great! Goodwill of the Great Plains provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Workforce Development, Education, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
Experience in career coaching, case management, workforce development, or employment services preferred
Two years of work experience in human services field, with disability or employment services preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one job coaching and support to individuals in competitive or supported employment settings
Assist individuals with learning job tasks, developing workplace skills, and understanding employer expectations
Support individuals in maintaining employment through ongoing coaching, problem-solving, and advocacy
Monitor individual progress and adjust coaching strategies to meet changing needs
Document services provided, progress notes, and employment outcomes in accordance with agency and funding requirements
Assist in the planning and implementation of systems development to improve efficiencies and productivity, including but not limited to providing observational data, one-on one Job Candidate training and feedback to supervisors.
Assist job candidates in achieving their employment goals; provide individual training and/or job coaching as appropriate; job sites intervention(s), and job site supervisor support and assistance
Collect, interpret, and document behavioral data and monitors job candidates’ progress toward supported, competitive employment.
Comply with all CARF, CQL, and Goodwill safety and employment and training requirements, policies, and procedures.
Report outcomes for weekly report.
Perform other duties as assigned.