Job Coach (Special Needs) Queens & Manhattan

About the role

AHRC NYC is hiring Full-Time Job Coaches. 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.

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

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
• 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 a Plus
• Understanding of Person Centered Planning
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including effective writing and oral communication skills
• High school diploma or GED

Pay

$18-$21 per hour, depending on education level

Schedule

40 hours per week...schedule flexibility a must. Positions available in Queens & Manhattan. Candidates will be assigned to one borough only.

Benefits

• Full Medical Insurance paid by Company...No Cost to You! (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
• Health savings account
• Unlimited Ride MetroCard