Job Coach - Lima

Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.

Job Coach

Summary

Provide assistance, encouragement and support to individuals as they learn job functions and appropriate behaviors for maintaining employment. A variety of work experience and knowledge of the current job market is necessary. Job Coaches will also help educate employers on the best methods of communication and support to help the individual be successful in their job.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

To be successful in this position, candidates need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• The ability to develop a good relationship with not only the consumer but also with the employer by keeping them apprised to the consumer's progress in learning their job.
• Work with the employer to develop natural supports for the consumer and recommend any accommodations needed for the consumer to be successful on the job.
• Be enthusiastic to work with individuals with disabilities ranging from developmental and learning disorders, behavioral health, blind and low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, physical and medical.
• Creativity to construct unique solutions to assist the consumer in learning the job.
• Possess a variety of work experience and knowledge of the current job market is necessary.
• Exhibit strong writing skills while documenting the consumer's progress in learning their job task and/or weaknesses on the job.
• Meet deadlines with completing written reports.
• Attend regular staff meetings with consumer and display a strong consumer advocacy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, while maintaining the ability to learn program specific software.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Minimum of High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Knowledge of competitive employment work environments, policies and procedures.
• Prior experience working with a diverse population is preferred, but not required.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well with a broad spectrum of people; including consumers, employers and employees.
• Exhibit excellent customer service, organizational, writing, and reading skills.

Qualifications

Must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider.

Maintain reliable transportation.

Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.

This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

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• 2350 Allentown Rd, Lima, OH 45805, USA