Job Coach

Goodwill of the Heartland is seeking a fulltime 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.

Goodwill has great benefits!

• Competitive PTO

• Strong team culture

• Generous store discount

• Retirement package with up to 6% employer contributions to retirement after one year.

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance

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 schedule will allow flexibility for good work/life balance with a varying schedule that will include a combination of evening and weekend hours. Some daytime hours are possible, depending on availability.Travel between job sites is required.The Job Coach position has a starting wage of $16.45 per hour.