Job Coach

• FT Goodwill Industries
• Big Bend Inc.
• 3.0 Tallahassee, FL Job Details Full-time $18
• $20 an hour 23 hours ago Qualifications Disability support services Spanish Monitoring employment counseling client progress ADA accessibility regulations Experience working with individuals with disabilities Teaching workforce readiness Communication accessibility accommodations Computer literacy Associate's degree in psychology English Employment support plan implementation Mid-level American Sign Language Experience working with individuals requiring augmentative communication Employment counseling Care planning in social services Adaptive equipment application Driver's License Documentation tools Records management Employment support for individuals with disabilities Education Psychology Client referral services Workforce development advising (career advising) Building employer relationships Individual case management in social services Human Services Computer skills Productivity software

Full Job Description Mission Contribution:

Support Goodwill's mission by directly providing training, education, and employment to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment, helping them reach their fullest potential and achieve greater independence. Through your role, you contribute to empowering individuals and strengthening our community.

Primary Functions:

Under the direction of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program Manager, the Job Coach provides on-site training, supervision, and support to both adults and minors in community employment settings. This position assists participants in securing and maintaining meaningful, competitive, integrated employment by conducting vocational assessments, preparing individuals for employment, providing job placement assistance, delivering on-the-job coaching and skills training, and promoting job readiness. The Job Coach monitors participant progress, provides follow-up and retention services, and ensures participants receive the guidance and support necessary to achieve long-term employment success and greater independence in the workplace.

Essential Functions:

Conduct participant assessments to identify strengths, barriers, interests, skills, and employment goals, and develop individualized service plans Develop and maintain relationships with employers and community partners to identify competitive employment opportunities Provide on-the-job coaching, training, and workplace support to help participants develop job skills and achieve independence Recommend and coordinate reasonable accommodations, assistive technology, and other supports to promote workplace success Monitor participant progress, provide follow-up and retention services, and modify support plans as needed Maintain accurate case documentation, including assessments, case notes, reports, and participant records in designated case management systems Communicate and collaborate with employers, referral agencies, and internal teams to coordinate services and support participant success Refer participants to community resources and services to address employment-related barriers, including transportation and supportive services Educate employers and participants on workplace expectations, disability awareness, reasonable accommodations, and self-advocacy Uphold Goodwill's mission, policies, and professional standards while performing other duties as assigned Ability to communicate effectively with participants using American Sign Language (ASL), augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), visual supports, non-verbal communication techniques, and other accessible communication methods Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

Adaptability Clear Communication Intermediate Computer Skills Community Outreach and Engagement Good Judgement and Discretion Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A Requirements:

Associate's degree in human services, Psychology, Rehabilitation Services, Education or 3 years of related experience 2 years' experience in job coaching techniques with individuals with disabilities, justice-involved individuals, or other barriers to employment preferred Passing a Level II background screening (Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse) Must meet eligibility criteria set forth by Vocational Rehabilitation and Ticket to Work Programs within 90 days of hire

Qualifications:

Combination of education, training, volunteer, intern, and relevant non-paid work experience a plus Knowledge of person-centered planning and employment support strategies Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and vocational rehabilitation services Job Search apps, tools, and best practices Knowledgeable of laws related to the employment of minors Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) Bilingual English/Spanish (spoken and written)

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls Must be able to lift to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Typical Work Environment:

Primary duties are performed in various worksites Travel is required Acceptable DMV record Valid driver's license Will be working alongside others with social, mental, and emotional disabilities Proficiency in Microsoft software