How to hire a job coach/job developer

How to hire a job coach/job developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step job coach/job developer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a job coach/job developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new job coach/job developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the job coach/job developer you need to hire. Certain job coach/job developer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A job coach/job developer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, job coach/job developers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of job coach/job developer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Job Coach/Job Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Job Coach/Job Developer	Rehabilitation counselors help people with physical, mental, developmental, and emotional disabilities live independently. They work with clients to overcome or manage the personal, social, or psychological effects of disabilities on employment or independent living.	$11-29
   Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor	The primary role of a vocational rehabilitation counselor is to help disabled people to live fully and independently. Vocational rehabilitation counselors assist people with disabilities in securing employment... Show more	$15-29
   Rehabilitation Counselor	Rehabilitation counselors are professional counselors who are responsible for helping individuals cope with their disabilities to live independently. These counselors are required to consult other professionals, family members, and individuals when developing a treatment plan based on the goals, strengths, limitations, and personal values of their clients... Show more	$14-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Professional Development
   • Developmental Disabilities
   • On-The-Job Training
   • Mock Interviews
   • Community Resources
   • Competitive Employment
   • Natural Supports
   • Vocational Rehabilitation
   • Local Employers
   • Community Employment
   • Training Programs
   • Cold Calls
   • Individual Service Plan
   • Physical Disabilities

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   Responsibilities:

   • Utilize aforementioned partnerships to assist TANF recipients in obtaining employment which lead to career advancement and case closure.
   • Provide leadership in program development, by devising appropriate job readiness workshops.
   • Conduct relate labor market and training opportunity research per rehabilitation specialists' requests, and relate duties as assigned.
   • Utilize aforementioned partnerships to assist TANF recipients in obtaining employment which lead to career advancement and case closure.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your job coach/job developer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A job coach/job developer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, job coach/job developers' average salary in oklahoma is 59% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level job coach/job developers earn 61% less than senior-level job coach/job developers.
   • Certifications. A job coach/job developer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a job coach/job developer's salary.

   Average job coach/job developer salary

   $38,629yearly

   $18.57 hourly rate

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   Entry-level job coach/job developer salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

4. Writing a job coach/job developer job description

   A job description for a job coach/job developer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a job coach/job developer job description:

   Job coach/job developer job description example

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   Information Technology is one of the fastest-growing teams within UWM and we need a rock star Coach to get our team members up and running and functioning at the highest level! The Software Developer Technical Coach will be responsible for the progression of team members in our Software Developer role. It will include coaching of our developers in everything from technology to process and architecture. It is an opportunity to leverage your technical experience to help make our Developers as strong as they can be. We're looking for someone who has full stack experience and worked in a clean code environment.
   
   WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
   
   Evaluate sample work outputs such as attending demos, code reviews, test cases and scripts, test reviews, acceptance criteria, test strategies and provide feedback
   Schedule and conduct coaching sessions
   Create and communicate action plans for improvement
   Maintain records of evaluation and coaching for each team member interaction
   Create and execute a team member interaction schedule to ensure interactions with all team members
   Advocate and maintain community of practice per discipline
   Continuously gather new best practice work samples and provide opportunities to help grow team members through training and coaching
   Acts as an additional resource to assist team members in solving problems
   Observes development teams and agile rituals to provide continuous improvement feedback
   Make recommendations on optimizing processes and leverage the latest techniques and technologies
   Ensures teams are following practices and standards
   Collaborate with senior leaders to establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and helping to transform our legacy code base into well-designed code and systems that can tolerate change.
   Advise on new training opportunities and gaps for the training team to prioritize for new or enhanced training material
   Proactively identify trends using data and feedback to address skill and capability gaps
   
   WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:
   
   At Least 5 years of experience working as a Software Developer
   Knowledge of .Net C# coding practices
   Knowledge of SQL
   Knowledge of MVC Patterns
   Knowledge of NUnit
   Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 or 2019
   Experience working in an Agile environment
   Experience working in TFS/Jira
   Experience working with Git
   Strong relationship building skills
   Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members at all levels
   Ability to continually learn and adapt change
   
   THE PLACE & THE PERKS:
   
   Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It's all happening on UWM's campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.
   
   From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you'll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you'll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.
   
   It's no wonder that of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It's at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it's providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.
   
   More reasons you'll love working here include:
   
   Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
   Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
   Adoption reimbursement program
   Paid volunteer hours
   Paid training and career development
   Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
   401k with employer match
   Mortgage discount and area business discounts
   Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
   Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician's office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
   Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
   Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
   In-house Starbucks and Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company
   Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi
   DISCLAIMER: All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find job coach/job developers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your job coach/job developer job on Zippia to find and recruit job coach/job developer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit job coach/job developers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new job coach/job developer

   Once you've selected the best job coach/job developer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new job coach/job developer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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