Job Coach Position

What Job Coaches Say

What rewards do Job Coaches get through their jobs?

“Working with people with disabilities and seeing them successful. Knowing that you are a part of that process.”
“If the person I support is having a rotten day and I can make him or her laugh or put a smile on their face, that’s all worth it to me.”
“Interaction with the people you support.”
“You get pay-back immediately.”

What challenges do Job Coaches face in their jobs?

“You have to be creative. Some of the people you support may have frustration issues and you have to know, first of all, just stay calm. Their feelings are very real to them.”
“Your day is never the same so when you walk in you never know, you may think it is going to be a good visit but you walk in and the person you came to see is upset about something. I would say that the biggest challenge is just being open and listening to him or her.”
“All the driving.”
“Paperwork.”