Job Coach

CNXS INTEGRATED HUB PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexions Integrated Learning Hub is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to support neurodiverse youths and adults in behavioural management, life skills, and employment readiness within a structured learning and vocational lab environment across partner institutes.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, document progress, adapt learning materials, and help learners develop workplace behaviours and independent living skills to enhance employability.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with autism and intellectual disabilities.
• Experience conducting vocational training or employment support programmes.
• Certification in Behavioural Intervention, Special Education, Psychology, or Job Coaching.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualised behavioural support strategies and intervention plans to improve learner outcomes.
• Coach learners to develop self-regulation, emotional regulation, social communication, and adaptive behaviors.
• Monitor and document learner progress, behavioural observations, and outcomes for ongoing evaluation.
• Provide timely, clear feedback to multidisciplinary teams and caregivers to support learner development.
• Maintain accurate records including progress reports, attendance, and intervention notes to track learner development.

Skills

Autism support

Behavioural intervention

Life skills coaching

Diverse learner communication

Education

Certification in Behavioural Intervention

Job description

Company Overview

Connexions Integrated Learning Hub is Singapore’s first centre dedicated to supporting young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who have higher support needs. We provide holistic, person-centred solutions in intervention, life skills, vocational training, and community integration.

Job Summary

The Job Coach supports neurodiverse youths and adults in behavioural management, vocational readiness, life skills, and community participation within a structured learning and vocational lab environment at various institutes

Responsibilities

Behavioural Support & Learner Engagement

• Implement individualised behavioural support strategies and intervention plans to improve learner outcomes.
• Coach learners to develop self-regulation, emotional regulation, social communication, and adaptive behaviors.
• Manage challenging behaviours using positive behaviour support techniques to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Monitor and document learner progress, behavioural observations, and outcomes for ongoing evaluation.
• Provide timely, clear feedback to multidisciplinary teams and caregivers to support learner development.

Vocational & Learning Support

• Coach learners through vocational training, work readiness programmes, and simulated work tasks to build job skills.
• Facilitate structured learning activities in vocational and life skills laboratories tailored to individual needs.
• Support learners in acquiring workplace behaviours, routines, and expectations to enhance employability.
• Adapt learning materials and task instructions to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Promote learner independence while providing appropriate levels of support to foster confidence.

Community & Employment Readiness

• Accompany and support learners during community-based training and work exposure activities to build real-world skills.
• Facilitate social integration and community participation opportunities to enhance interpersonal skills.
• Support learners in developing communication, interpersonal, and workplace skills for employment success.
• Conduct workplace observations and provide actionable feedback to improve job performance and retention.

Documentation & Collaboration

• Maintain accurate records including progress reports, attendance, and intervention notes to track learner development.
• Participate actively in case discussions, team meetings, and professional development to enhance service quality.
• Collaborate effectively with caregivers, educational institutions, employers, and external stakeholders to coordinate support.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, safeguarding procedures, and workplace safety requirements.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with autism and intellectual disabilities.
• Experience conducting vocational training or employment support programmes.
• Certification in Behavioural Intervention, Special Education, Psychology, or Job Coaching.
• Familiarity with person-centred planning and outcome-based support frameworks.
• Experience working within educational institutions, training centres, or community-based disability services.