Job Coach (Disability Services) - Brooklyn

About the Role

AHRC NYC is looking to hire multiple Full-Time Job Coaches for our Brooklyn Employment Business Services (EBS) program. The Job Coach must be dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in achieving meaningful employment. The job coach initially spends the majority of the time with the individuals on the job site and then gradually fades as they become proficient at the job.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of about 10-15 clients, primarily in the field (90% of time spent at individuals' job sites).
• Teach, assist, and support new workers in their jobs using techniques such as demonstration of tasks, modeling, counseling, observation, and discussion.
• Provide training and support to workers with disabilities, ensuring their success in their roles.
• Assist new workers with travel from home to job sites when needed.
• Write detailed service notes after each session to monitor client progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience a Plus.
• Flexibility in work hours and ability to respond to the scheduling needs of the individual.
• Teaching or mentoring experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service and client-facing experience.
• Strong case note writing and documentation skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• High school diploma or GED.

Pay

• $18/hour – High School Diploma or GED
• $19/hour – Associate Degree
• $20/hour – Bachelor's Degree
• $21/hour – Master's Degree

Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Monday–Friday, 1pm–10pm
• Monday–Friday, 9am–8pm, with occasional weekend hours (40 hours per week within that time frame)

Benefits

• FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE! (Single & Family Plans)
• Generous Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Paid Training
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) company match
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible Spending account

Why Work with Us?

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Job Security and Career Advancement.