Job Coach (Special Needs) Bronx & Queens

AHRC NYC is seeking passionate Full-Time Job Coachs to join their Employment Services Program (EBS) in Queens and the Bronx. The job Coach must be dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities 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.

Pay Rate: $18-$23 per hour depending on education level...plus a comprehensive Benefit package. See Benefit information below.

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

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.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of 10-20 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.

Additional Information :

Benefits:

• Full Medical Ins. Paid by 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

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 partnership status military status status as a victim of domestic violence sex offenses or stalking genetic information or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time