Job Coach

Where will you be working?

Ctalents is the leading staffing agency for people with sensory disabilities! These are talented individuals with visual or hearing impairments who are capable of so much more than society realizes. These are the people we believe in and champion, day in and day out. We believe that an inclusive society is not a luxury, but an absolute necessity that must become the norm as soon as possible. Simply cheering from the sidelines is not enough.

Ctalents is a social enterprise that helps talented individuals who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, or hard of hearing find jobs at the MBO4, HBO, and WO levels. We do this by collaborating in innovative ways with major partners such as ABN AMRO, Rabobank, PwC, and the Postcode Lottery. With courage, an open mind, and a “play to win” attitude, we are the staffing agency that demonstrates that inclusion truly delivers sustainable results. Ctalents’ support doesn’t stop once the right workplace has been found. We stay in touch with our employees to ensure they can continue to grow. This can be with the same client, or by switching assignments from time to time. We use coaching, among other things, precisely because we want our employees to get the best out of themselves.

What does a job coach at Ctalents do?

In this varied role, you’ll meet people from a diverse range of backgrounds in terms of the target group, the issues they face, and their age. You’ll be responsible for the coaching program for our seconded employees and everything related to it.

Our employees turn to the coach for support with a variety of issues, ranging from simple to complex problems across various areas of life. As a coach, you will guide them in developing social skills, self-reliance, and independence, as well as increasing their assertiveness and resilience. You will provide coaching in an accessible manner and observe, identify, and guide employees in their work.

Through one-on-one coaching, you help them develop their personal skills. You engage with employees to identify how they can effectively develop their personal competencies. You don’t give up when you hear “no.” In your work, you always take a holistic approach and assess whether other forms of support are needed in addition to the specific request for assistance. Seeing someone grow and find their place in society never gets old!

In addition, you will ensure that workshops are organized and conducted. These might include workshops on time management, personal effectiveness, or topics that come up during coaching sessions.

We offer coaching programs to all new employees; some of these are arranged through a job coach application submitted to the UWV or through the municipality. The organization and administration involved in this process are also part of your responsibilities.

What do we expect from you?

• You have a sharp mind and at least two years of relevant coaching experience.
• You have an affinity for the target group of people who are hard of hearing, deaf, visually impaired, and blind.
• You are available to work 24–40 hours per week.
• You enjoy working with goals that focus on billable hours.
• You are empathetic, patient, and creative.
• With your excellent coaching skills, you know how to win over employees so that they feel comfortable receiving your coaching.
• You’re there when we need you and step back when we don’t.
• You are able to work independently and on your own, and you know how to coordinate effectively and ask for help when needed.
• The ability to organize and lead workshops or training sessions on your own is a plus.
• This is recommended if you already have experience using the UWV job coach portal.

What do we offer you?

• A gross monthly salary ranging from a minimum of €2,550 to a maximum of €4,000 on a full-time basis (40 hours). Your starting salary will, of course, depend on your knowledge and experience.
• 8% vacation pay.
• 25 days of vacation (based on a 40-hour workweek).
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per km, an NS Business Card, or a work-from-home allowance (€2.35 per day)
• A one-time net payment of €200 to set up a home office.
• A year-end bonus based on profits, equal to 2% of your gross annual salary
• Development budget of €1,250 per year
• Drinks, outings, and, to top it all off, the Ctalents Diamond Award ceremony.