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Job description
Job Coach
We are looking for a competent job coach to help people enhance their strengths and improve their job skills. You may work with professionals who want guidance for career development or people with disabilities who need assistance in functioning in a workplace.
A job coach must be a mentor eager to support their fellow people. You must be able to discover people's strengths and weaknesses and tell them what works best for them. Having communication skills partnered with critical thinking are prerequisites for this job.
Responsibilities
Develop effective job coaching and employment plans
Communicate with clients to understand their goals and ambitions
Assist clients to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals
Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively
Guide clients in learning to complete job tasks
Help in the development of motivation and skills
Provide coaching in effective job search techniques
Assist people with disabilities in developing social and life skills
Advise on workplace accommodations for people with disabilities
Monitor and evaluate the progress of clients
Keep records and documentation and prepare appropriate reports
Requirements
Proven experience as a job coach
Experience in working with people with disabilities is a plus
Experience in developing employment plans
Ability to adhere to regulations and standards
Working knowledge of MS Office
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and problem-solving ability
Respect for diversity
Ability to inspire and motivate
High school diploma; BSc/BA in social studies or relevant field is a plus
Worksite address
baltimore, MD, 21276, US
Who can apply
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