Skills Trainer - Sioux Falls

We are seeking a Skills Trainer who works directly with individuals facing barriers to employment by providing hands-on instruction, coaching, and guidance in specific worksite duties and general workplace habits. This role focuses on helping individuals learn, practice, and master job tasks while building workplace readiness, independence, and the skills needed for successful competitive employment.

Position Type: Full-Time


In accordance with the Goodwill of the Great Plains mission, we are committed to providing a competitive total compensation package, including salary and benefits, that will attract, retain, and reward high performing employees who share a passion for transforming lives through the dignity of work. Goodwill of the Great Plains strives to make employee compensation performance-based, competitive to organizations with similar missions, and commensurate for the individual's level of responsibility.

Qualifications :

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Workforce Development, Education, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in career coaching, case management, workforce development, or employment services preferred
• Two years of work experience in human services field, with disability or employment services preferred.

Responsibilities :

• Provide individualized, hands-on training to individuals to learn specific job duties and work-related tasks.
• Support individuals in developing strong work habits-such as punctuality, task completion, and adherence to workplace procedures-while assisting them in learning job tasks, building workplace skills, and understanding employer expectations.
• Assist individuals in building soft skills including communication, teamwork, and problem-solving
• Reinforce workplace safety practices and proper use of tools and equipment
• Monitor progress and adjust training strategies based on individual learning styles and needs
• Collaborate with Job Coaches, Career Navigators, employers, and support teams to support successful employment outcomes
• Document training activities, progress, and outcomes in accordance with agency and funding requirements
• Collect, interpret, and document behavioral data and monitor job candidates' progress toward supported, competitive employment.
• Report outcomes for weekly report.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

While the benefits are great, Goodwill's mission is really at the heart of all we do. When you join the Goodwill team you are not just joining the company, you are becoming part of our family. You could be eligible for a Personal Day, Birthday Day Off, and 6 Paid Holidays upon hire. With eligibility for Health Dental, and Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment. See more benefit details on the careers tab at Apply today to become a part of something great!

Goodwill of the Great Plains provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.