A client starts strong but loses a job after the job coach fades away and no coworker or supervisor relationships were built. What retention design flaw does this illustrate?

Job retention strategies intentionally build natural supports—coworker mentoring, supervisor check-ins, and workplace routines—so independence grows as paid supports fade. Relying solely on external coaching creates dependency and failure when services end. Counselors plan fade-out alongside relationship-building and problem-solving at the worksite. Retention design treats social integration as part of the employment plan, not an afterthought.