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Advocates

Residential Skills Instructor

Millville, MA

$18.50/hr

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions from our ...

Advocates, Inc

Temporary Employment Coach

Ashland, MA

$21.50/hr

The Employment Specialist is responsible for assisting individuals in securing and maintaining employment. Support includes guiding individuals in placement planning through training, assessment ...

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How much do employment coach jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for employment coach in the United States is $19.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Employment Coach?

An Employment Coach is a professional who assists individuals in finding, securing, and maintaining meaningful employment. They provide personalized support, such as career advice, resume building, interview preparation, and job search strategies. Employment Coaches may also help clients develop essential workplace skills and overcome barriers to employment, such as lack of experience or confidence. They often work with a wide range of clients, including those facing challenges such as disabilities, long-term unemployment, or career transitions.

What is the difference between Employment Coach vs Career Counselor?

AspectEmployment CoachCareer Counselor
CredentialsCertifications in coaching, such as ICF or CCEDegrees in counseling, psychology, or related fields
Work EnvironmentPrivate coaching sessions, workshops, online platformsEducational institutions, counseling centers, private practice
Employer & IndustryPrivate coaching firms, nonprofits, government programsSchools, universities, mental health clinics
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on job placement, skills development, motivationFocus on career exploration, personal development, mental health

While both roles support individuals in their professional journeys, Employment Coaches primarily focus on job placement, skill-building, and motivation, often working in coaching settings. Career Counselors tend to provide broader career guidance, including exploration and mental health support, typically within educational or clinical environments.

What are some common challenges Employment Coaches face when supporting clients, and how are these typically addressed?

Employment Coaches often encounter challenges such as clients lacking confidence, facing barriers like gaps in employment history, or struggling with job search skills. To address these, coaches use personalized approaches, including motivational interviewing, skills assessments, and tailored job search strategies. They also collaborate closely with employers, social services, and training providers to connect clients with resources and opportunities, ensuring holistic support throughout the job search process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Employment Coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Employment Coach, you need a background in career counseling, knowledge of job market trends, and often a relevant degree or certification in coaching or human resources. Familiarity with career assessment tools, resume-building software, and job search platforms is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, motivational ability, and strong communication help coaches build trust and effectively support clients. These competencies are crucial for empowering job seekers to overcome barriers and achieve their employment goals.
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Art Employment Coach/Employment Specialist

Center for Creative Works - RHD

Wynnewood, PA • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Center for Creative Works (CCW), a Progressive Art Studio program, seeks a full time, Employment Specialist to work with our programs in Wynnewood and Philadelphia. We are a studio art program for neuro diverse artists, dedicated to the highest quality of work possible for the artists in this studio. CCW also engages the broader arts community through residencies, workshops, and other forms of collaboration and programming. Our studio provides materials and equipment for a wide range of artistic mediums as well as promotion and marketing for our artists. 
The Employment Specialist CCW Employment Specialist provides direct vocational assessment, job development, and job coaching services to participants who are interested in self employment as artists and makers. The Employment Specialist will use their skills as artists to identify needed supports to overcome barriers, for our artists, to building their platform as a self employed artist. This includes assisting in skill building, strategic planning with the individual, and guiding in all aspects of building their business as an artist or maker.  Employment Specialists at CCW work with individual artists with intellectual disabilities to build their small business as fine artists, artisans, or in any direction identified by the artist. This may mean identifying a product, inventory creation, quality control of production, sales platform (website, social media etc), assisting artists in understanding sales and revenue, and working with them to create and identify opportunities to sell work.  

You will also be a part of a highly creative and dynamic team of unique thinkers, artists, and community focused staff working in an active art studio. You will have an opportunity to contribute on many levels to the growth of this program and our artists! Our team is passionate, inclusive and talented.
 
Join us!
 
What’s exciting about this position:
  • You will be working in a very unique  program advocating for and assisting talented artists with intellectual disabilities in building their careers. 
  • You will have plenty of opportunity to contribute and build experience on many levels as you will be an integral part in the building of this new organization.
  • You will be a part of a highly creative and dynamic team of artists, and community focused staff and have an opportunity to contribute on many levels to the growth of this program and of our artists.
 
What’s you’ll love here:
  • CCW is a program of Resources for Human Development and a values driven organization. We are committed to these values which include the empowerment   of our participants and staff and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of all of our partners and those we serve. 
  • On the job training. Training is available year round to our employees and CCW will carry the cost of most eligible trainings that employees may find on their own as well. RHD also offers scholarships twice yearly to help cover outside education costs. 
  • A lively, very engaged, joyful, family focused team dynamic.
  • A management team that is also dedicated to supporting your own development.
  • full benefits.
 
If you are interested in progressive, engaged  thinking around identity, work options, creative contribution and contributing to inclusivity, we may be a match for you. If you believe that everyone has something to offer ,and  neuro-diversity adds to the richness of our communities and should be celebrated, you will feel at home here.
 
CCW offers full benefits which include health, life, dental insurances, PTO package,  and more.  Join us!
 
Essential Duties and Functions:
  • Vocational Assessment, Job Development, Job Coaching- specifically in art and art related fields. 
  • working with individual artists in an external studio 
  • Assists participants in reaching the goals identified in the ISP.  
  • Engage individuals in a trusting and supportive relationship, providing emotional support within professional boundaries. 
Administration: 
  • Provides emergency on-call coverage in rotation with other team members as needed. 
  • Provides all forms support for individuals pursuing self-employment. 
  • Completes all documentation timely. 
  • Other duties as assigned. 
  
CCW’s Employment Specialist is focused on Development and Coaching of artists in their work as self-employed artists. In addition to job duties listed above, job duties also include: 
  • Assessing for the direction and interest level of the individual. 
  • Developing all aspects of self employment as an artist with individuals. 
  • Working with individuals to develop, promote and sell their work. 
  • Assist in quality control of an individual’s product. 
  • Act as an assistant in some areas of production of the artistic product. 
  • Assist in organizing and accompany an individual to sales events. 
  • Spend time in the community with an individual to source materials, network for their business, promote their work and approach businesses to carry products.
  • Work with a team to maintain the studio for SE artists. 

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree. Preference given to a degree in an art related field. 
  • 2 years experience in community based vocational work or in building and promotion of professional art and/or design practices or in building a small business. 
  • Knowledge of community resources, experience in consumer advocacy, and the capability of participation in a team format is essential.  
  • Must have a valid driver’s license. 
  • Must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. 
  • Occasional work on evenings or weekends to support artists at sales events such as fairs, etc.