Job Coach Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Job Coach includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Devise, plan and implement job coaching strategies
Assess clients' wants and needs
Provide help and guidance for clients who are facing different professional challenges
Notice clients' strengths and instruct them how to make the best out of their strengths
Provide assistance and guidance to clients who need help with their everyday work activities or some new tasks
Discover clients' motivation and help develop their skills
Present and teach job searching skills and techniques
Counsel clients on fine-tuning work habits/skills in preparation for competitive employment
Assist employees with disabilities
Keep track, oversee and document clients' progress
Update employee records
Create and present reports for senior management
Uphold a positive work environment

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Job Coach duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Job Coach roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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