Job Coach (1-year contract) – Lakeside

At Bizlink, we treasure people who are committed and passionate in supporting our mission of enabling employment and rebuilding the lives of individuals with disadvantaged backgrounds.

Interested candidates are invited to e-mail us a copy of your detailed resume at hr@bizlink.org.sg

The Job Coach will support the job matching of persons with special needs into suitable job roles. He/She liaises and collaborates with key stakeholders 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.

Reporting Address: Beside Lakeside MRT at 111A Yuan Ching Road, Singapore 619606

Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake assessment


• 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


• Advise on workplace accommodations for these trainees


• Monitor and evaluate progress of trainees


• Provide Post-placement job support

Qualifications and Experience:

• 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