Job Coach Position

What is the Role of the Job Coach?

Many people with developmental disabilities are able to hold jobs and enjoy working, but they need some extra help and support in order to be successful in the work world. In California, people with developmental disabilities who want to work are entitled to Employment Services (ES). This means having a Job Coach. Job Coaches provide support, offering both on-the-job training and ongoing support to people with developmental disabilities.

Your specific goals as a Job Coach will be based on the needs and interests of the people you support and could include the following:

Helping the person you support understand their job duties and employer policies
Helping the person you support build and maintain positive relationships with co-workers and customers
Helping the person you support develop a strong work ethic
Explaining new job responsibilities to the person you support
Helping the person you support understand how their life outside of work may affect their performance while at work

There are a wide range of jobs held by the people who are supported by Job Coaches, but below are a few examples:

Customer service at a movie theatre
Building maintenance
Cashier at a grocery store
Office assistant

Job Requirements for Job Coaches