Job Description
Goodwill Industries, Inc. is seeking an individual to fill the position of Job Coach/Job Developer in its Workforce Development and Training Division.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide training programs that enhance a trainee’s opportunity to obtain employment. Provide coaching services and job development programs that increase and enhance work opportunities, skills development and provide employment services in order to build employment-related knowledge, skills and attitudes so that people with barriers to employment can obtain, maintain and advance in gainful employment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide employment services in accordance with Zanesville Welfare Organization and Goodwill Industries Inc. Workforce Development and Training policies, procedures, and practices, ensuring completion of all services on time while meeting established goals as described in the Individual Employment Plan, Individual Service Plan, Individual Supports Plan, and in accordance with referral source requirements.
- The Job Developer will increase the number of job sites and job placements in the community for trainees with barriers to employment.
- Maintain positive and professional relationships with counselors and area employers.
- Utilize trainees’ skills, interests, and other tools to match the trainees with employment opportunities.
- Utilize job trials, mock interviews, job shadowing, job assessments and other methods to determine the success of the trainee on the job.
- As appropriate, work with employers to develop a support plan that ensures the trainee will be successful on the job.
- Place trainees served into jobs with employers throughout our service areas, assure trainees placed, achieve the following: 90 days of employment, earn at least minimum wage, receive benefits when possible, and are able to perform the job at levels that meet the employer’s standards.
- Provide on-the-job support services such as demonstrating the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed on the job, which can lead to trainee successes.
- Provide retention services, by following up with the trainee and assisting them with finding natural supports and recommending any ongoing services needed.
- When providing job coaching and/or retention services to a placed trainee, identify and implement appropriate strategies for fading out services.
- Develop and maintain a training schedule to ensure that trainees and Workforce Development staff meet all of the requirements from the funding referring agency. Maintain accessible and accurate training records for all training participants.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must have and maintain a valid Ohio and/or West Virginia driver’s license to perform duties and responsibilities of position. Must remain insurable under the employer’s common insurance carrier
*Applicant must be CESP certified or must complete certification within the first 18 months of employment to retain Job Developer position.
Bachelor’s degree in human services, education or social services, or equivalent training.
Zanesville Welfare Organization and Goodwill Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Accommodating Employer
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Zanesville, OH 43701 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Zanesville, OH 43701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
