Job Coach

Goodwill SoCal has opportunities for dedicated Job Coaches to directly support and supervise participants with developmental disabilities in individual or group settings as they navigate assigned tasks. The Job Coach ensures that participants reach their potential, striving to achieve positive outcomes in competitive, integrated employment settings. Various locations in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties are available for these part-time, entry-level positions and hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-2:30pm.

Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesOversees completion of assigned tasks and coaches assigned participants to assist them in learning job duties, remain focused on appropriate work behaviors and ensure they reach their potential, maximize productivity and stabilization on the job. Assesses ongoing support service needs that may represent barriers to employment. Assists participants with developing and maintaining positive interaction with co-workers, customers and other members of the public. Acts as the participant’s advocate for their employment rights and suggests alternative work methods or reasonable accommodation when necessary. Identifies and alerts site supervisor to potential needs for reasonable accommodation. Completes regular written progress reports, case notes and other required case file records for each assigned participant, productivity logs and information/ documentation required for billing, daily inventory records and the creation of lists of needed inventory replenishment.Ensures compliance with work rules and safety requirements. Reports compliance concerns and unsafe conditions to appropriate employer personnel. When supervising participants, enforces compliance with all work rules especially safety related issues. Education & Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, some college preferred. Knowledgeable on responding to work-related needs of people with disabilities; ADA knowledge preferred. Ability to speak another language and understand another culture as required by the program or local community. Excellent people skills and demonstrated patience & professionalism in working with all levels of participants and employers alike. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills. Non-profit experience preferred. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Background, Drug Screen, LiveScan required.