What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Coach position at Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit.?
The Job Coach supports community inclusion and integrated employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or physical disabilities through job coaching within Goodwill’s Transitional Work Experience (TWE) and at community-based employment work sites. This position provides support and advocacy for persons at community job placements. Provides job coaching to trainees on the job to ensure work performance meets employer job specifications.
- Minimum associates degree from an accredited college.
- Minimum two-years experience in a human service or behavioral health field. Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or mental illness preferred.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with staff, trainees, families, and internal/external employer partners. Demonstrated ability to be a team player to work cooperatively in a variety of environments in the community
- Must be able to reach, bend, and handle objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to exercise independent and sound judgement. Have the knowledge and ability to cope with emergency situations in an effective manner.
- Ability to effectively use desktop and laptop computers, cell phone, copier, fax and other office equipment required to complete job responsibilities. Must be able to proficiently use Microsoft Office Word, Outlook (email) and Excel. Must be able to learn and perform data entry input to electronic database system.