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Career Consultant - SYWE
Job in
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, 43206, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Goodwill Columbus
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational, Life Skills Coach/Career Advisor, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role
At Goodwill Columbus, our team supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disability needs as they build skills, confidence, and meaningful connections in their community. As a Career Consultant in the Summer Youth Work Experience program, you will provide hands-on job coaching and career guidance to Youth ages 16-21 with diagnosed disability needs.
This Summer Youth position is designed for individuals with previous experience in disability services who are available to work for the summer. You will support Youth as they learn workplace skills, explore career interests, and succeed in real job settings. Through individualized disability support, you'll help Summer Youth participants grow toward greater independence.
Our Values in Action
We believe work changes lives. We lead with respect, focus on strengths, and meet people where they are. Every individual-especially Youth with disabilities-deserves opportunity, encouragement, and the chance to grow through meaningful Summer experiences.
What You'll Do
As a Summer Youth Career Consultant, you will work directly with Youth ages 16-18+ who have diagnosed disabilities, supporting skill development and workplace success.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing daily, on-site job coaching for a small group of students, each with a diagnosed disability.
- Teaching and modeling workplace skills such as communication, teamwork, punctuality, and problem-solving
- Supporting Youth with disability-related needs as they explore strengths, interests, and future goals
- Partnering with employers, families, and program staff to support successful Summer Youth placements
- Implementing individualized disability support strategies in real job settings
- Tracking attendance and job coaching notes using simple digital tools
We are seeking candidates with previous disability services experience who are committed to working Summer-only with Youth with disabilities.
Qualifications include:
- Prior experience in disability services (direct support, job coaching, vocational rehabilitation, education, or community integration)
- Experience working with Youth with diverse disability support needs
- Availability for the full Summer Youth program
- Compassion, patience, and reliability
- Comfort working in community-based employment settings
- Willingness to learn and accept coaching
- Valid Ohio driver's license and insurance
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Pay: $19.00-$19.50 per hour
- Meaningful Summer Youth work supporting individuals with disabilities
- Training and ongoing support
- Supportive, people-centered team environment
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