Job Coach Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

A Job Coach supports individuals with securing employment in the community; facilitates training and support of individuals on the job; assists with the development of individual vocational plans for each person supported; performs other job related duties as assigned.

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Requirements & Skills 1

Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds;
Ability to research, prepare, maintain and review reports and documents;
Ability to maintain confidentiality;
Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines;
Must have reliable means to transport individuals.
High School diploma or G.E.D. required; AA/BA/BS Degree in a related field preferred;
- Two or more years related experience working with persons with disabilities required; experience in a competitive/supported employment setting preferred
- Valid health certificate to meet current funding jurisdiction requirements;
- Valid state-issued driver’s license with current driving record in good standing required.

Job summary 2

We are seeking a professional, empathetic Job Coach to deliver professional guidance and support to individuals with disabilities seeking work-at-home jobs. The ideal candidate will be able to balance a caseload of registrants with varying needs and expertly provide support in meeting the requirements and expectations of Company and our clients.

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Job summary 3

As a Job Coach, you will assist program participants (with special needs) to determine appropriate employment possibilities according to strengths and interests within the the community. After job placement, the Job Coach will be responsible for maintaining an on-going relationship with the worker (program graduate) and supervisor to help facilitate successful employment.

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Job summary 4

The Job Coach provides employment supports and services for program participants. Through systematic instruction, utilizing task analysis, this individual will provide services and supports that assist the individual in maintaining individualized integrated employment.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Provide supports on-the-job that assist the supported person in integrating into an employment site.
Assist supported individual in understanding the job culture, industry practices, and work behaviors expected by the employer.
Provides assistance to employer’s personnel as a strategy to use natural supports and reduce the need to continue paid support.
Assess and identify any non-work needs of the supported person arising while the supported person is working and communicating those needs for follow-up actions.
- Complete monthly review forms, employment reports, and ensure proper distribution
- Incorporate an appropriate mix of best practices for the supported person to achieve fading goals as identified in the individual’s Coaching Fading Plan.
- Provides transportation or teaches supported individuals to use available transportation to and from the job site.

Requirements & Skills 4

A High School Diploma and six months experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
Experience in Job Coaching preferred but not required.
Willingness to travel to work sites and company locations utilizing assigned company vehicle.
Must be able to read and write effectively.
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Must meet state and local requirements regarding criminal background check, sexual offender check, abuse registry, drug screening and felony offender listing.
- Must meet all training requirements and keep training current.
- Must be able to perform heavy lifting in the assistance of service recipients with personal care, if applicable.
- Must have some computer knowledge.

Job summary 5

The Job Coach will assist clients and/or employees in the learning and building of work skills, work behaviors and other work related skills by providing and performing a variety of instructional activities and supports to enable work quality, work quantity and independence in the work setting.

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Job summary 6

The Job Coach transports and works directly with our students in a variety of employment settings which address students’ individual educational/vocational needs and life goals.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Provides transportation and on-site employment/life skills training.
Assumes responsibility for implementation of Individualized Education Plans and goals, behavior support plans, teaching strategies, and reporting requirements.
Modify tasks into verbal, written or pictorial steps.
Communicates with job site supervisors to understand the requirements of the job and work environment.
Models and teaches proper workplace behaviors in interactions with the employer/community.
Actively participates as a member of interdisciplinary teams. Collaborates with the classroom teacher and student’s related service team members regarding adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modifications and other similar instructional interventions.
- Assists students in making personal choices.
- Assists students in accessing public and/or generic transportation, or provides transportation as assigned.
- Teaches and enforces safety practices, including pedestrian safety.

Requirements & Skills 6

3 years’ experience working with students with disabilities, with an emphasis on managing behaviors, vocational skills, and students on the autism spectrum.
Med certified (certified to dispense medication to students)
Hold or willing to acquire a Class V driver’s license,
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, students, administrators and families in order to facilitate positive and healthy conversations and develop solutions to challenges.
Experience with non-violent crisis intervention.
- Knowledge of appropriate behavioral, curriculum and instructional strategies for students with disabilities.
- Possession of excellent communication and writing skills.
- Physical abilities needed include sitting for long periods of time, taking notes, reaching, lifting, carrying, escorting, restraining and secluding.

Job summary 7

Under general supervision, the Job Coach provides employment support to employees with significant disabilities. Employees in this job class assist employees in maintaining hygiene, attendance, communication, working with customers, getting along with supervisors, leads and co-workers and performing their job to the best of their ability. This job requires knowledge of working with employees with disabilities and the ability to assist employees during their work day in performing their job tasks to meet the customer/contract needs with accommodations as necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Monitors and teaches employees with disabilities skills to help them succeed in their job. Supports employees by answering questions and providing direction to them throughout their work shift.
Assists employees with arrival and departure to work; transportation; and assistance with learning the protocol and rules for the work site.
Coaches and trains employees in managing their attendance, schedule, performance, interactions, and personal behavior.
Ensures the employee is working safely and maintains quality standards.
- Communicates with employees and supervisors to ensure that the employee and all relationships are successfully and positively maintained.
- Ensures correct procedures are followed when handling situations relating to emotional, physical, or psychological breakdowns.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 7

One year or more work experience working with people with disabilities preferred;
Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from team, customers and others;
Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English;
Human relations skills to maintain effective working relationships with team;
Effective customer service skills;
Intermediate computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software;
- Basic mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division;
- Demonstrated customer service, problem solving and common sense skills;
- High School Diploma or GED.

Job summary 8

A Job Coach supports program participants at their place of employment while providing training and support to help participants work independently on the job.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Provide coaching, training, and support to participants to promote independence at their work sites.
Provide vocational instruction for teaching participants work tasks and appropriate social skills.
Encourage participants to maximize production and enhance relationships with supervisors and co-workers.
Observe and report participants’ ability to engage in competitive employment and identify needs for accommodations.
Complete required documentation expected of a Job Coach within case management database system.
Establish relationships with employers at work sites and maintain regular communication with employers to review productivity and quality of work.
- Ensure participant safety by familiarizing participants with safety rules and regulations at their work sites.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Provide transportation for participants to and from work sites as needed.

Requirements & Skills 8

Availability on Evenings and Weekends preferred.
Excellent organizational, both verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Satisfactory driving record, current drivers’ license, and daily access to a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle for frequent in-state driving.
- First Aid and CPR are required (may be scheduled post-employment).
- May be required to stand for long periods of time.

Job summary 9

The Job Coach provides job coaching services to program participants working in group or individual work settings.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Provides job coaching and promotes career development support to improve job skills, wages, and productivity of participants served at the business site with the goal of moving participants into individual Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) job opportunities.
Promotes and facilitates social integration between participants and other employees in collaboration with customer’s supervisors/managers. Monitors participant activity to ensure productivity, quality learning, completion of program and work assignments, and quality outcomes. Becomes familiar with the needs and limitations of assigned clients to ensure appropriate accommodations and effective client supervision.
Provides personal and career counseling as well as behavioral intervention for participants.
Performs work alongside participants for purposes of training, role modeling, and supporting the needs of the participants and the employer.
- Teaches work skills (or life skills where appropriate) to clients at various job sites using simple and repetitious training methods.
- Maintains excellent communication with company managers, supervisors and employees to support positive outcomes and to resolve client performance problems or other issues. In individual placement settings, assists employers in identifying, setting up, and facilitating jobs for participants.
- Completes administrative duties, including monthly statistics, progress reports, updating program plans, and data entry utilizing company database programs.

Requirements & Skills 9

Education: GED or High School education required. AA, BA or BS degree preferred.
- Experience: One to two years related experience preferred. Must complete GISD Job coach training program within 90 days of hire.
- Computer Skills: MS Office Suite. Strong E-mail communication skills. Strong file management or case management skills.
- Certificates & Licenses: Must be able to pass all required criminal background checks and become First Aid & CPR certified. Requires a valid Driver's license and current vehicle insurance.

Job summary 10

We are looking for a Job Coach.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Helping the clients in their job search for employment opportunities by analyzing their interests, preference and skills
Evaluating the competency levels of every individual in a particular filed through skills training, counseling, monitoring and providing feedback on their performance
Assisting the job seekers in increasing their knowledge in a particular field and helping them focus on the current requirements of the employers
- Provide interview assistance to the job seekers as well
- Conducting workshops and training sessions
- Assist Department Director with administrative duties

Requirements & Skills 10

A job coach needs to be a good communicator and should be comfortable working with people of different age groups and from different backgrounds and management levels.
Good in researching the job market and identifying opportunities in the industry
- A pleasing personality and ability to develop confidence in the job seekers
- Ability to handle more than one client simultaneously and provide satisfactory assistance
- Must possess administrative skills and ability to work with spreadsheets and word documents.

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