Job Coach - PT (6588)

Goodwill of the Heartland/Heartland Goodwill Enter•Iowa City, IA

2d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Job Coach position offers the opportunity to aid persons with disabilities or barriers to independence in the workforce. This role involves direct support for clients, including training, supervision, and modeling work procedures. Job Coaches help participants placed in community jobs by teaching basic work habits and attitudes, assisting them in developing goals, and implementing assigned tasks. They adapt training strategies to meet the evolving needs of the work environment and participants. This position may also involve providing transportation to program participants using a company or personal vehicle. Travel between job sites is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Six months of experience in a related field (e.g., customer service, custodial, sales, clerical, training, etc.) is required.
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.

Nice To Haves

An AA degree can be substituted for the required experience.
Supervisory/training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Aid persons with disabilities or barriers to independence in the workforce.
Provide direct support for clients.
Train, supervise, and model work procedures.
Teach basic work habits and attitudes.
Help participants develop their goals and implement assigned tasks.
Adapt training strategies to fit the changing work environment and participant needs.
Provide transportation to program participants in a company or personal vehicle.
Travel between job sites.