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Finding and keeping a job can be challenging, especially if you have disability benefits or are dealing with limitations. A job coach can provide valuable support in these situations. In this article, we will discuss what a job coach does, who qualifies for job coaching, and what opportunities and subsidies are available.
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Briefly, what is a job coach?
A job coach is a professional who helps people with disability benefits find work or keep their current job. The job coach also provides guidance in the workplace to ensure that the employee can function properly.
When do I qualify for a job coach?
If you want to enlist the help of a job coach and be reimbursed for it, you must meet certain conditions:
- You have to be able to work in a regular job, not in social work.
- You need extra guidance to do your job well.
- You receive disability benefits such as the WAO, WIA, WAZ or Wajong benefits.
What help can I get?
If you meet the above conditions, you can apply for compensated job coach assistance from UWV. The job coach can help you with such things as:
- Finding a suitable job.
- Working independently in your workplace.
- Accepting the demands that come with your job.
- Dealing with changes in your work or tasks.
When you can work independently again, the help of the job coach is no longer needed.
Am I entitled to compensation for a job coach?
You can request an external job coach from UWV or your municipality, but there are some conditions attached to this. For example, you must already be employed and the UWV must have determined that you have an illness or disability that prevents you from working, known as a structural functional limitation (SFB). If you meet these criteria, the cost of the job coach will be borne by the UWV or the municipality.
Note that the job coach must be certified by NOLOC and affiliated with an organization recognized by the UWV.
What forms of job coaching are available?
Two forms of job coaching are available: external and internal job coaching. An outside job coach is a professional who is not employed by your employer and comes from outside to support you. An internal job coach is an employee within your own organization who is trained to coach colleagues with disabilities.
What does a job coach do within an organization?
A job coach can help your (former) employee find a suitable workplace and balance load and strain. The job coach is involved in the familiarization process, establishes personal training programs, and works step by step to increase the employee’s independence. In addition, the job coach acts as a point of contact for you as an employer and can discuss possible subsidies and resolve bottlenecks. As a wergever, you can request a job coach from the UWV.
Conclusion
Job coaching can be a valuable resource for people with disability benefits or disabilities who seek or want to maintain employment. It can help you find the right job and do your job successfully. If you meet the conditions, you are entitled to this support, which in many cases is reimbursed by the UWV or the municipality. Consider this opportunity if you need additional guidance and support to enhance your career and achieve your goals.
For more information, please refer to the official government agencies:
https://www.regelhulp.nl/onderwerpen/hulp-bij-werk-vinden/jobcoach
