Job Training Specialist

Goodwill Industries of Akron•Ontario, OH

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of Akron, OH is looking to hire a Job Training Specialist/Job Coach Are you goal-oriented and looking for an opportunity to prove yourself? Are you a get-it-done type of person who is interested in the career development resources that the Goodwill has to offer? Do you want to serve your community while building your career ? If so, please read on! We offer great full-time benefits including medical insurance, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness coverage, accident insurance, holiday pay, vacation/sick leave (PTO), and a retirement savings plan. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today! ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AKRON Founded in Boston, MA in 1902 by Reverend Edgar L Helms, Goodwill has been providing opportunities for men and women across America and around the world ever since. Goodwill Industries of Akron was established in 1927 in a one-room salon at the corner of Howard and Furnace Streets as a branch of Goodwill Industries of Cleveland. Today, we continue to flourish as we serve Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland, and Richland counties. Our mission is to help individuals prepare for, find, and retain employment. In order to hire and retain employees who share our core values of commitment, teamwork, honesty, and customer service to carry forward this mission, we offer good benefits and opportunities for career development . A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A JOB TRAINING SPECIALIST/JOB COACH As a Job Training Specialist/Job Coach your primary function is to Provide on-the-job training on an individual basis for persons with disabilities to assist them with learning new job skills at the worksites. Serve as liaison between vocational counselors and participants. Prepare and maintain progress reports and updates for referral sources.

Requirements

BA/BS degree pref. in social services or related area of study, and /or equivalent experience.
Excellent oral and communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and remain flexible.
Valid driving permit.
Must be able to cover all 5 counties.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and auto insurance required
DODD Certified/Registered or ability to become Certified/Registered
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evening and weekend shifts.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of different disabilities, learning styles and/or social services
Experience with developmental disabilities, job coaching, case management preferred

Responsibilities

Provide on-the-job training on an individual basis for persons with disabilities to assist them with learning new job skills at the worksites.
Serve as liaison between vocational counselors and participants.
Prepare and maintain progress reports and updates for referral sources.