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.