Career Coach

Overview Of Primary Responsibilites

This position provides individuals with disabilities with skills training, planning, and advocacy services for all aspects of the employment process in relation to their job.

Primary Functions

• Cookordinate efforts with other integral parties as deemed appropriate including families, schools, and other service providers
• Supervise the work abilities and performance of the individual and their work setting
• Assess the strengths and needs of individuals in relation to their performance and job setting
• Develop and implement on-the-job training techniques for the individual at the work site
• Design strategies appropriate to assist the individual to make progress in their placement in terms of productivity, interpersonal skills, quality of work, and behaviors
• Aid individuals in obtaining needed support services
• Provide follow-up and job retention counseling services
• Monitor the individual’s progress on the job and provide intervention and support to maintain employment
• Work-site assistance, relationship building and management
• Aid with job development activities such as visiting potential job sites and attending interviews
• Provide employers with crisis and technical assistance
• Complete necessary and required documentation for all needed aspects of the program
• Provide needed advocacy to personally represent the individuals in discussion with benefits retention, and other areas as needed

Requirements

Education And Experience

• A High School Diploma and experience working with disabled, economically disadvantaged or students
• OR
• An Associates Degree in Human Services or related field preferred and background working with disabled, economically disadvantaged or students

• Bilingual English and Spanish speaking a plus

Physical Characteristics

Must be capable to access all rooms in a 2-story home

Able to work in open space floor plan

Must be capable to move throughout work day

Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds

Benefits

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans

Location: Middletown, NY

Hours: Mon-Fri Days (Flexibility needed for days and hours according to Client's schedules)

Rate: $19/hr + Benefits, Generous PTO, and Tuition Assistance