Employability Executive [Job Coach]

Job Description – Employability Executive [Job Coach]
Lakeside Area, contract

The Executive will support the job matching of persons with special needs into suitable job roles. He/She will work closely with key stakeholders such as employers, co-workers, caregivers, support networks, to identify workplace requirements and oversee placement of trainees into related job roles. He/She will work with the employers to identify required training and accommodation at the workplace for long term continued employment of these trainees. He/She provides job coaching support for a specified duration after the trainees are placed into jobs.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop effective job coaching and employment plans

• Source and secure relevant training opportunities

  • Provide support during training

  • Assist trainees to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals

  • Discover trainees’ strengths and motivation, work with them to develop their skills

  • Guide trainees in learning to complete job tasks

• Conduct job-readiness assessment

  • Profile trainees to employers for suitable job roles

  • Conduct job site analysis to assess suitability

  • Advise on workplace accommodations for these trainees

• Provide post-placement job support

  • Design and implement job support strategies to sustain employment

  • Educate, share best practices and establish rapport with the employers, supervisors/co-workers

  • Document job support logs

Requirements

• Preferably experience in working with persons with special needs

• Strong people management and coaching skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Good organizational and time management skills

• Experience in managing stakeholders to build relationships and drive collaboration.