Job Coach

Goodwill of the Heartland/Heartland Goodwill Enter • Cedar Rapids, IA

6d • $17 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill of the Heartland’s Job Coach provides direct support to participants with disabilities or other barriers to independence who are placed in community jobs through Goodwill programs. The role teaches basic work habits and attitudes, helps participants develop goals and complete assigned tasks, and trains, supervises, and models work procedures. Job Coaches adapt training strategies to changing work environments and participants’ day-to-day needs. The position may involve transporting participants in a company or personal vehicle and requires travel between job sites. The schedule varies and includes evening and weekend hours, with some daytime hours possible depending on availability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of experience in a related field, such as customer service, custodial, sales, clerical, or training; an AA degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and auto insurance.
• Successful completion of criminal, motor vehicle record, and dependent adult and child abuse background checks.
• Availability for a varying schedule that includes evening and weekend hours; some daytime hours may be possible depending on availability.
• Ability to travel between job sites.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to participants in community jobs.
• Train, supervise, and model work procedures.
• Teach basic work habits and attitudes.
• Help participants develop goals and implement assigned tasks.
• Adapt training strategies to changing work environments and participant needs.
• May provide transportation to participants in a company or personal vehicle.
• Travel between job sites.

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off (PTO).
• Strong team culture.
• Generous store discount.
• Retirement package with up to 6% employer contributions after one year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED