Job Coach

JOB TITLE: Job Coach (Contingent)

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

MISSION OF GOODWILL:

Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio, Inc. is a nonprofit, 501c3 corporation whose mission is to assist individuals with barriers to employment become self-sufficient through employment training and opportunities. Since 1933, we have assisted thousands of individuals throughout Northwest Ohio to become economically independent.

Goodwill builds dignity and enhances quality of life for individuals and families throughout Northwest Ohio through the Power of Work by eliminating barriers and providing opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

· Provide employment support to individuals with barriers to employment, largely serving individuals with disabilities.

· Support individuals one-on-one or in some instances, in small groups up to four, at a worksite including Goodwill facilities or with community employers, aiding consumers in job readiness activities.

· Work cooperatively with employers and professional staff toward meeting the needs of the individual(s) served.

· Learn the job tasks, train the individuals served, and assess performance.

· Observe the individual’s work behavior, interaction with associates, needs, limitations, strengths, and overall performance.

· Complete daily-required documentation and reports using the templates provided; reports must be completed within 48 hours of the last date of service.

· Perform task analysis to determine training sequence and performance benchmarks; facilitating accommodations as necessary.

· Promote consumer independence by providing the least invasive type of support possible; fading as appropriate.

· Treat the consumer with the highest level of professional and ethical behavior, maintaining confidentiality, healthy boundaries, and acting at all times as a good role model.

· Encourage a safe learning environment; allow for failures and successes to be opportunities for growth.

· Communicate openly and effectively with Goodwill staff, individuals, and their support team which may include family members/guardians, OOD Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Board of Developmental Disabilities staff, PCA’s, HPC Provider, and/or other service providers.

· Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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· Professional or personal experience with the disability community, an understanding of various types of disabilities, and an awareness of disability etiquette is required.

· Knowledge of various barriers to employment and their vocational implications.

· Must be able to work a varied and flexible schedule to include nights and weekends as needed.

· Must have basic technology skills and ability to use/have access to a phone and computer.

· Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and provide own transportation.

· Must be well-organized, outgoing, independent, and a good multi-tasker.

· Associate degree and/or equivalent training and/or experience preferred.

· Minimum of three years' experience in a combination of job placement, education/teaching, personnel, or other applicable experience.

Supervision Title: Director of Mission Services

Supervision Exercised: none

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person