LESSON 4 – How to Handle Job Loss (Spring 23)

How to Handle Job Loss

  • Job loss is often unpredictable and can be devastating to the person. Support them appropriately through the experience of job loss.
  • Develop a close relationship with management to ensure employment during difficult times.
  • When loss happens, support the person in the emotional aspects of job loss.
  • Work with the person in developing a plan of action to find new employment.
  • If the person has a team supporting them, involve them in the loss and new employment process.
  • Inform funding sources of job status changes.

Discussion Forum Posts:

Post 29 – Navigating Change (Proceed to the Discussion Forum)

  • Part 1 – What is your experience in supporting people (those you support, or perhaps others in your life) with job change or loss? If you have not experienced this, how have YOU been supported during these times of YOUR life?
  • Part 2 – What can you do to help those you support navigate these changes?