Job Coach Position

Maintaining Relationships

The people that you support as a Job Coach typically work in a team environment. This means that creating and maintaining relationships with co-workers and management is important. Job Coaches support people to develop and maintain these relationships by talking through how to handle difficult relationships or how to recognize opportunities for building relationships. Co-workers can be influential in supporting the person to achieve goals and succeed at their job.

WHEN YOU'RE NOT THERE

Matthew enjoys his job but becomes frustrated sometimes. His co-worker, Maggie, helps Matthew keep his cool when he becomes upset. She can see the physical signs that he is frustrated and reminds him that it is okay to take some deep breaths and to change tasks for a little bit.

When Paul, his Job Coach, sees Maggie again later in the month she runs up to him and says, “Matthew has come a long way.” Having Maggie’s support is beneficial to Matthew and it is important for the Job Coach to know who these influential co-workers are.

Supporting People with Challenging Behaviors
and Using Behavior Support Plans