Job Coach for Individuals with Disabilities - Staten Island

Essential 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 experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Flexibility in work hours and ability to respond to the scheduling needs of the individual. May include early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience preferred.
• Understanding of Person Centered Planning.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including effective writing and oral communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Rate: $18-$21 per hour depending on education level...plus a comprehensive Benefit package.

Schedule

40 hours per week...schedule flexibility a must.