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Job Coach and DD Program Assistant- On Call

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia, Inc.
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Mar 2026
💰 $46,000/yr($42,000/yr$46,000/yr)

About the role

Description

This position will close for applicant screening on 03/22/2026 at 11:00pm Pacific.


Job Description:

The Job Coach & DD Program Assistant supports facility-based job training for individuals with disabilities within a Goodwill retail environment and in community settings. This role assists participants with skill development, task completion, and behavior management to help them successfully transition from a Goodwill training environment to independent community employment. The position builds and maintains positive, professional relationships with participants, parents/guardians, educators, vendors, funders, and Goodwill retail staff. It is also responsible for maintaining accurate and timely participant case notes and documentation in accordance with Agency standards.

 

What will you do in this job?

  • Maintain contact with participants and community employers (including community work-experience training sites) to ensure job match/training meets the needs of both the participant and employer.
  • Act as an advocate on behalf of individuals served by the Agency; may perform intermediary dispute resolution between participant and employer as work situation dictates; negotiate work schedules, job tasks and accommodations (if necessary) on behalf of individuals served.
  • Maintain on-call availability between 7:00 am and 8:00 am Monday- Friday and report to the worksite within one hour when contacted. This includes responding promptly to calls, messages, or notifications and arriving prepared to perform assigned duties as needed.
  • Perform job coaching to individuals with disabilities who need to learn job tasks on an individualized basis.
  • Maintain case notes, participant follow-up, documentation and filing of appropriate data in established formats as required.
  • Supervises, assists, guides and supports individuals with disabilities receiving job-training services at a Goodwill retail facility. 
  • Supports person centered training goals and employment plans and ensure that progress is being made.
  • Implements appropriate behavior supports, including written Functional Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plan as required.
  • Network and coordinate resource/support services with appropriate providers.
  • Model and coach for exemplary relationships between retail employees and program participants. 
  • Maintains healthy working relationships with funders, vendors, transportation and residential providers, parents and guardians.
  • Follows policies and procedures as established by the Developmental Disabilities Administration, specifically those required by DDA Policy 6.13, and all other contractual requirements.

 

Please apply if you…

  • Have the agility to work both independently and in collaborative teams.
  • Are a self-starter with personal drive and initiative.
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Possess the ability to negotiate and influence.
  • Possess attention to detail and thrive in a time sensitive environment.
  • Are a creative problem-solver.
  • Are passionate about providing high quality customer service.
  • Interact positively with ethnically, culturally, economically, and disability diverse populations.
  • Want to be part of an energetic, positive leadership team whose focus is innovation and excellence.
  • Are committed to working in a drug-free work environment.
  • Can pass an established background screening process.
  • Possess a valid state-issued driver’s license for at least three (3) years, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance.

 

This position qualifies for the following benefits:


Starting Rate: $21.00, with eligibility for annual performance-based increases. Maximum pay is $23.06, achievable through sustained good performance and years of service.


Benefits Include:

  • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave: Accrued based on hours worked.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Twelve hours of floating holiday annually. Prorated based upon hire date in the first calendar year of employment.
  • Additional Longevity PTO: Earned on the anniversary date of hire, based on full- or part-time status.
  • On-Demand Payment: Access to earned wages before payday. 
  • Bonus Opportunity: Based upon performance and prorated based upon hire date.
  • Technology Stipend: Each pay period commensurate with anticipated personal technology use for business.
  • Access to Financial Assistance: Support for training, educa

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