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Assistant Goodwill Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan Full Time Otsego Assistant Store Manager WHY WORK FOR GOODWILL? Ready for a career with impact? Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan (Goodwill ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Goodwill vs Store Associate?

AspectAssistant GoodwillStore Associate
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic customer service skillsHigh school diploma or equivalent; customer service experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentRetail store, nonprofit organization settingRetail store, various retail environments
Employer & Industry UsageGoodwill Industries, nonprofit retail sectorVarious retail companies, including nonprofit and for-profit stores
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Assistant Goodwill and Store Associate roles both involve retail work in a store environment, often requiring similar skills and credentials. The main difference is that Assistant Goodwill may include additional responsibilities related to nonprofit operations, donation processing, and community outreach, whereas Store Associates focus primarily on sales and customer service. Both positions are common in retail settings and serve similar functions, but Assistant Goodwill roles often emphasize supporting the nonprofit mission.

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Direct Support -Job Coach

$13.50 - $16.25/hr

Part-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description


Job Summary:

Provides support for people to obtain and maintain community employment, including one-on-one job training, performing activities, teaching and developing life skills.

Essential Functions:

  1. Assist in completing job task analysis for each assigned job site.
  2. Works one-on-one with job coach on interpersonal skills, production, work quality, and other life skills as outlined in a person's PCP or individualized employment plan.
  3. Provide assistance to people to help them obtain and maintain community employment.
  4. Assists people with learning job skills at job sites in the community to obtain and maintain employment.
  5. Maintains documentation of individual activity and submit reports to appropriate Workforce Development staff.
  6. Conducts one-on-one meetings with person.
  7. Reports weekly to the Workforce Manager to give an overview of progress with assigned people in services.
  8. Assists people in touring worksites or attending community activities.
  9. Assist Goodwill Industries in maintaining harmonious relations with employers, families/guardians, and partners.
  10. Serves as a liaison between person, employer, person support base and other support agencies.
  11. Performs job duties in a safe manner and assures safe environment for people by maintaining a clean and orderly work area, using proper lifting techniques, positioning people safely, safely securing people in their wheelchairs, and addressing safety concerns before an incident occurs.
  12. Maintains and implements all applicable safety laws, regulations, and policies. Assures safety of people in the program and staff at Goodwill, in transportation, and in community activities.
  13. Responsible for immediate completion of accident report forms, unusual occurrences reports.
  14. Ensure that person is dressed appropriately, clean,toileted/diapered as needed and that all other care needs are attended to according to guidelines.
  15. Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
  16. Performs all other duties as assigned and trained.

Education and/or Experience:

A high school diploma or GED is required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

English/Spanish bilingual is helpful. Experience working with persons with disabilities is helpful. A diversified job background is helpful. The incumbent must:

  • Must be certified in First-Aid/CPR/AED within 30 days of employment.
  • Be able to work a flexible schedule;
  • Have an acceptable driving record (all Job Coaches);
  • Have a driver's license and be able to drive from location to location;
  • Must have or be able to obtain a valid chauffeur's license (LINC Job Coaches only);
  • Have a cellular telephone.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Must be able to bend, stretch, reach, and lift up to 40 pounds, and be able to perform various job site duties with the ability to demonstrate work for training purposes.