Employment Skills Instructor (Disability Youths) Queens

AHRC New York City is seeking a full-time Employment Skills Instructor to support young adults with disabilities as they develop workplace skills through hands-on internship rotations. This role provides on-the-job training individualized coaching and vocational skill-building to help interns gain independence integrate into workplace environments and prepare for competitive employment. The instructor works closely with interns business partners families school district staff and agency team members to ensure student success.

Salary:$42000 per year plus a comprehensive Benefit package which includes FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE!. See Benefit information below. 

Location: Queens NY

Schedule: MondayFriday 8:30am 4:30pm (exact schedule may vary based on internship rotations).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized on-the-job training to interns including task analysis systematic instruction and workplace skill development.
• Support interns in building independence workplace behaviors and soft skills (communication grooming interviewing etc.).
• Collaborate with instructors employers families and school/agency partners regarding intern progress and workplace expectations.
• Conduct or assist with assessments (e.g. Vocational Fit) to help match interns with appropriate internship tasks.
• Document progress workplace observations and training notes accurately and timely.
• Participates in professional growth activities such as conferences in-services etc.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor degree 3 years of related experience or High school diploma 6 years of related experience
• Experience working with youth or adults with disabilities highly preferred
• Experience implementing instructional strategies to support individuals in workplace settings
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students families employers and school/agency partners
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to promoting independence inclusion and vocational success

Additional Information :

Benefits

• Free Medical Insurance at NO Cost to you! (Single & Family plans)
• Paid Training
• Paid time off (sick personal & vacation)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Savings account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) match
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Referral program

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. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time