Job Coach

About the role

Maitri School is looking for a motivated Job Coach to deliver vocational lessons to its students, training them in job-specific skills aligned with industry standards. The coach oversees the vocational programmes, assesses, develops and trains students to perform vocational tasks that meet the expectations of employers and community partners, and engages in continuous professional development. The work is based at the school's campuses in Eunos and Pasir Ris.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and run industry-specialised vocational lessons in areas such as F&B, retail, logistics/warehousing and other sectors, and train students in hard and soft job skills.
• Help set up vocational training environments, develop training materials, task analyses, visual supports and workplace adaptations.
• Identify students' vocational interests and strengths through collaboration with teachers, allied professionals and stakeholders.
• Carry out jobsite and workplace assessments, including vocational and employability assessments such as the SG Enable CAF-R, and contribute to transition planning (e.g. FEM, ITP).
• Organise job preparation activities such as learning journeys, job shadowing, work attachments and internships, and support students with resumes, interview skills and workplace orientation.
• Coach students at work sites to perform tasks safely and effectively, building independence.
• Build relationships with employers, hold induction and engagement sessions, gather employer feedback and help set workplace support and adaptations.
• Keep accurate records of assessments, training progress, work exposure, performance and employment outcomes.

Required profile

• Diploma or equivalent, with at least 2 years of hands-on industry experience in sectors such as F&B, retail, logistics/warehousing, hospitality, horticulture or others.
• Experience in vocational training, skills instruction, workplace or job coaching is an advantage; candidates must be comfortable with practical, hands-on training.
• An Advanced Certificate in Supported Employment (ACSE) or similar training in job coaching/disability employment is an advantage.
• Experience working with children, youths or adults with ASD, intellectual disability or other disabilities is an advantage.
• Able and willing to travel to off-site and community-based locations, sometimes more than one per day, and to provide worksite coaching outside school hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Required skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills; patient, organised and adaptable, able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package with performance bonus.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Manageable class size and work-life harmony.