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Hands of Heartland

Job Coach- Council Bluffs

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $18.50/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Council Bluffs, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.

$60,613 / year median in Iowa

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We will always place the person before the program — striving daily to embody the message our name states . Hands of Heartland is looking for dependable and compassionate individuals to provide job coaching to people with developmental disabilities in Council Bluffs, IA.

What You'll Do:

Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of job settings to ensure they have meaningful employment. As a Job Coach you will assist individuals on the job and communicate with employers in a professional manner. Collaborate with employer to create natural supports on the job. Support the individual with training. Advocate for the individual on work related issues.

Hours:

Flexibility required with availability of days, evenings, and some weekends required. Flexibility is a must as hours are based on the individual's needs. Skillset Needed for the

Job:

Ability to work independently in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. Flexible and willing to adapt to change. Know the value of communication. Desire to support people and encourage them to reach goals. Understand the importance of documentation.

Personality Traits:

Empathy. Patience. Understanding. Compassion. Adaptable. Respectful. Dependable. Sound Judgement.

Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years old. Must be able to pass all background checks. Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred although not required. We will train you!

Pay:

Starting pay is $18.50/hour . We pay more for experience and CNA license. Incentives also available. NEW! We now offer for anyone with an active CNA license to earn CEUs while working as a DSP (thanks to the Nebraska CNA bill we helped champion!) If this sounds like you, we would love to talk to you about working at Hands of Heartland. Apply today to start a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact on your community.