Job coach
Goodwill Industries - Knoxville
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Salary
$15 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide day-to-day supervision for youth and adults with disabilities in a work preparatory program. Assist individuals with on-the-job coaching within the community to help them obtain new jobs.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and at least six months of experience working with individuals with disabilities. Ability to pass a criminal background check is required.
Job description
Hourly wage: $15
Job description
Goodwill Industries--Knoxville, Inc. is seeking a part-time (20-25 hours per week) job coach to assist with day-to-day supervision of youth and adults with disabilities enrolled in a work preparatory program at our job training center in Knoxville and to assist with on-the-job coaching in the community. Ideal candidates will be passionate about supporting individuals learning work skills and obtaining new jobs, be creative and innovative in coaching techniques, and be able to work as part of a team.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check, have a high school diploma or equivalency, driver's license, and six (6) months of training and/or experience working with individuals with disabilities in teaching life skills and work tasks. Experience with American Sign Language (ASL) a plus!
Goodwill Industries—Knoxville, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
