Job Coach; Special Needs

Overview

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AHRC NYC is seeking passionate full-time Job Coaches to join their Employment Services Program (EBS) in Brooklyn and Queens. 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 time with the individuals on the job site and then gradually fades as they become proficient at the job.

Pay rate: $18-$21 per hour depending on education level, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule:

40 hours per week with schedule flexibility required.

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.

• Manage a caseload of about 10 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.

• 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, including 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.

• Benefits:
• Full medical insurance paid by the company (single & family plans).
• Generous paid time off (sick, personal & vacation).
• Paid training.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Tution reimbursement.
• Referral program.
• 403(b) retirement plan and company match.
• Life insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Health savings account.
• Metro Card benefits.
• Equality and non-discrimination: AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Non-profit Organizations