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.