Miami Valley Works Employment Coach

Overview

Posted Friday, December 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services.

We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.

Summary

In a collaborative effort the Employment Coach establishes and maintains direct service activities for Miami Valley Works Members through the matching and sharing of STAR Employer as well as open market Job Leads, support of job retention and case management for members living in poverty across Miami Valley Works programs. Achieves monthly and annual outcome goals specific to position.

• DIRECT MEMBER SERVICE
• Conduct debriefing sessions which include barrier removal coaching and subsequent service coordination by accessing of both internal Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley and community resources.
• Promotes successful employment of members through regular contact and an established job search/retention routine assessing the individual s skills/education, work history, schedules, and transportation needs.
• Provides individual support to assist members in the development and on-going management of their Service Plans, identification of barriers to employment and access to barrier removal support services.
• Debrief members via employer feedback through barrier removal coaching and information provided regarding internal and community resources available.
• On-going engagement directly with the employer to obtain feedback and status of job seeker’s work performance and/or employment application.
• Guide Members in email set-up, application procedures, typing and general test/questionnaire preparation, interviewing skills and attitude while providing support, encouragement and feedback to make job search more effective.
• Partner with Member to arrange interviews.
• CASE MANAGEMENT
• Assist Members in the development and management of their Individual Service Plans.
• Through barrier removal coaching provide Member direction and information regarding internal and community resources available for successful removal.
• Fiscal management of Miami Valley Works barrier removal resources.
• Identification of barriers which require long term remediation and status change to barrier removal.
• Partner with support staff to optimize the results of barrier removal services.
• Identify Members who will be eligible and are strong candidates for Advancement Program.
• Serves as a role model for professional conduct and behavior.
• JOB SEARCH
• Conduct, teach, and coach job search techniques.
• Match STAR Employer job opportunities with available job seeking Members.
• Facilitate job search/career information workshops and presentations.
• Keep updated regarding job fairs and internet resources.
• Research newspapers, agencies, and other resources for job opportunities.
• Promotes employment efforts leading to the Member’s self-sufficiency through regular contact and an established job search/retention routine.
• RETENTION
• Monitor Member s job performance through regular contact with member. Identify any barriers to successful job retention and coach member to identify solutions which allow the member to remain successful on the job.
• Provide Member support and encouragement to retain job for one year.
• Ensure that 30 day, 90 day and 120 day job evaluation is sent to Member for completion.
• Celebrate one year — one job with member.
• ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL
• Provides timely inputs and maintains Member databases.
• Compiles monthly employment data and submits reports utilizing databases.
• General office filing.
• Maintain daily online files/records, logs and tracking to ensure current and organized activity for timely follow-up of direct Member services.
• Operate a variety of office…