What are the responsibilities and job description for the WFS Job Coach - Coeur d'Alene, ID - Part-time/Hourly position at Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest?
Must have flexible schedule. 20-29 hrs/wk. Localized travel required using company and/or personal vehicle. Must have valid driver's license, clean driving record, and proof of personal auto insurance. Background - no crimes against another person or arson. Valid DL req'd.
Close: 4/13/25 - Coeur d'Alene, ID - Part-time/Hourly
Wage: 16.00 p/h
Employment Benefits: https://discovergoodwill.org/benefits/
NOTE: Please apply early, as this job posting is subject to removal before the deadline if sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Thank you.
Summary:
Position will provide and support participant assessment, training, coaching, and job readiness services. Supervise and/or provide direct employment services to both funded and un-funded program participants earning commensurate or non-commensurate wages. Experience working with persons with disabilities/disadvantages preferred.
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Assist with screening of referrals for appropriate program and service options, as appropriate.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with participants, referral agencies, and all team members.
- Ensure all paperwork and related activities are current, accurate, in compliance and timely. Includes case notes, service reports, and time studies (if applicable).
- Provide hands on training, direct supervision, and support to participants at a variety of work locations.
- Gather accurate data needed to fulfill reporting requirements, to include work behaviors and productivity.
- Make recommendations to supervisory staff on necessary changes in policy or management style.
- Assist with orientation of new referrals.
- Assist participants in achieving the highest level of independent functioning while receiving services.
- Thoroughly review intake, service plan, and supporting documentation for each participant. Assist with developing said items, as requested.
- Perform job and task analysis.
- Monitor and record participant progress to ensure goals and objectives are met.
- Stay informed of current wage trends and job coaching techniques.
- Explain and demonstrate tasks according to employer expectations. Work with participants on a variety of tasks to ensure individual understands job duties, and tasks are achievable.
- Ability to perform all work tasks supervised. May work a variety of shifts and locations, including weekends and evenings, depending upon assignment.
- Provide services in accordance with all policies, procedures, and directives of Goodwill Industries; CARF standards; and principles of safety while protecting both personnel and property.
- Work with staff to develop, monitor, and resolve skills training, vocational, or behavioral issues.
- Assist with providing and recommending job accommodations, to include assistive technology needs.
- Provide support to participant to assist in achieving all vocational and non-vocational goals.
- Model and train appropriate work behaviors and interpersonal skills.
- Provide training using multiple methods, to reach all learning styles.
- Assist in developing natural supports for participants.
- Maintain agency confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality is cause for immediate dismissal.
- Comply with all health, safety and fire standards and all local, state and federal regulations (WISHA & OSHA).
- Other duties as assigned
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