Specialist, Social Work, Community Health

Job Training Specialist

Goodwill Industries of Akron is seeking a Job Training Specialist/Job Coach to assist individuals with disabilities in gaining new job skills at various work sites.

Founded in 1927 in a one‑room salon at the corner of Howard and Furnace Streets, Goodwill Industries of Akron has grown to serve Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland, and Richland counties. Our mission is to help individuals prepare for, find, and retain employment.

• Medical insurance
• Vision, dental, prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Critical illness coverage, accident insurance
• Holiday pay, vacation/sick leave (PTO)
• Retirement savings plan

Provide on‑the‑job training on an individual basis for persons with disabilities; assist them with learning new job skills at work sites; act as liaison between vocational counselors and participants; prepare and maintain progress reports and updates for referral sources.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required
• Knowledge of different disabilities, learning styles, and/or social services
• Experience with developmental disabilities, job coaching, case management preferred
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and auto insurance required
• DODD Certified/Registered or ability to become Certified/Registered

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, and cover all five counties.

The application process is quick and mobile‑friendly. If you feel this job is right for you, please fill out our 3‑minute application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Goodwill Industries of Akron is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level:
Entry Level |

Employment type:

Full‑time | Job function:
Human Resources | Industries:
Non‑profit Organization Management