JOB TITLE: EMPLOYABILITY JOB COACH
DEPARTMENT: Employability
REPORTING TO: Employability Coordinator
PURPOSE OF ROLE
As the Employability Job Coach, your primary responsibility is to lead
the delivery of the Employability contract at a local level within the
counties of Laois/Offaly. As a Job Coach you will provide support,
mentoring, and coaching to ensure our clients receive exceptional
service.
ABOUT DEPARTMENT
Employability assists individuals with disabilities in securing
employment and provides ongoing support, including job coaching.
Managed by Turas Nua, an Irish Cooperative social enterprise within
the FRS Network, we have been serving rural communities since **Apply
on the website**.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage a caseload of * clients at any one
time.
* Undertake employment assessments and career planning with
participants to assess their employment goals, skills, and establish
individual employment plans.
* Meet with clients regularly and as required to determine their
employment aspirations, experiences, abilities, skills, and potential
obstacles.
* Establish a rapport with clients and develop positive working
relationships, ensuring they are active participants in all phases of
the job placement process.
* Be proactive in working with employers to source and secure
employment opportunities for participants.
* Design proactive job development strategies as needed, to help
participants secure employment opportunities.
* Work with clients and employers to negotiate appropriate workplace
adjustments.
* Complete environmental analyses to assess whether workplaces will
be supportive environments for clients who may need some level of
ongoing support from their co-workers.
* Arrange and attend job interviews for clients.
* Act as an advocate for clients where necessary.
* Provide in-person and/or phone support to employers, supervisors,
and co-workers where necessary.
* Respond immediately when issues arise concerning clients’
wellbeing.
* Always maintain high professional standards and confidentiality.
* Work autonomously and flexibly as required, which may include some
work outside of normal office hours.
* Maintain professional relationships with clients, staff, and
employers, with particular attention to confidentiality and the
maintenance of boundaries.
* Record the progress of individuals using the organisation's
reporting systems and keep accurate and complete records of casework
with them.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
* Possess a relevant third-level qualification or qualify through
experience.
* Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
* Understanding of local/ national services for people with
disabilities.
* Fluent in written and spoken English.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Hold a full clean driving licence, with access to a car being
essential for this position.
APPLICATIONS CAN BE SENT TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Closing date: */**Apply on the
website**/ *.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
