Job Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking determined individuals with a great passion for helping others. Those with experience in Human Services or those seeking a career change are encouraged to apply for this rewarding position!

As a Job Coach, you would be assisting program participants with disabilities at their place of employment by helping them maintain their jobs and become more independent in the workplace.

Hourly Pay Rates :

Weekday Day Shifts (before 5pm)= $16.94 an Hour

Weekday Evening Shifts (after 5pm) =$17.25 an Hour

Any Weekend Shifts = $18.00 an Hour

What Goodwill can offer you :

• Opportunities for career advancement 
• A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)*
• These benefits available 1st of the month, following 60 days of employment*
• Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time (For those working more than 20 hours a week)
• Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement*
• Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on standard weekly hours)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
• 50% Employee Discount 
• Anniversary Recognition Program - $50 Swag Store credit at 1 year and increasing financial awards every 5 years
• $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill) 

*Only available for Full-Time Team Members

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provide on-site vocational instruction and work-readiness training to help participants learn job tasks, workplace social skills, and safe work practices that support independence and success.
2. Stay current on each participant's Individual Service Plan (ISP) to deliver appropriate on-site supports aligned with their goals and preferences.
3. Coordinate with Lead Job Coaches and team members to build and maintain job site support schedules.
4. Conduct Trial Work Experiences and related vocational services, observing and documenting participants' readiness for competitive employment and any accommodation needs.