Goodwill Industries of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is seeking a Part-Time Float Service Provider, Job Coach, and Training Specialist to join our Workforce Development team in Houghton, MI. The hired candidate will support vocational training to adults with disabilities.
Position responsibilities include:
- Implementing training techniques based on specific individualized program plans
- Assisting in toileting, hygiene, and other personal care needs of program clients
- Recording attendance, client progress, daily production, and other data
- Setting up workstations
- Providing occasional transportation for clients
- Learn GW processes, including MITC
- Develop relationships with clients and other Program personnel
- Become trained in Customer (CMH) policies and procedures
- Job coach customers in training sites and/or on job sites.
- Learn the job tasks and be able to coach consumer how to do the tasks.
- Assist in job modifications for consumer as necessary.
- Teach program participants job tasks.
- Communicate with the employer on the work performed.
- Evaluate the performance of customer and report on progress to Workforce Development Specialist Team Leader or WFD Specialist.
- Maintain appropriate records and submit in a timely manner.
- Assist in the transfer of supervision from coach to business.
Knowledge, Abilities & Skills:
- Empathy towards persons with disabilities.
- Awareness of work procedures and practices.
- Ability to teach adult persons with disabilities.
- Knowledge of work procedures and techniques and/or ability to learn specific job tasks.
- A self-starter and independent worker.
- Able to provide transportation to self and clients on a regular basis.
Minimum and preferred qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree Preferred.
- A least one year experience in a human service program required. A combination of education and work history will be considered.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
Goodwill Industries offers a dynamic, supportive work culture, a benefit package, and opportunities for advancement. Pay commensurate with experience and/or qualifications.
