Senior Job Coach (Employment Support for Special Needs) Staten Island

AHRC NYC is seeking a dedicated Senior Job Coach to join their Staten Island program. In this role you will support workers with disabilities in achieving success in their jobs while also orienting new staff and participating in pre-employment activities as needed.

Location: Staten Island 10301

Salary: $22-$23 (depending on educational level)

Schedule: Typically Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with flexibility required as needed including early mornings late evenings and/or weekends.

• Provide training evaluation and counseling to workers with disabilities in various job settings primarily in the field (90% of time spent at job sites).
• Supervise and train new staff to ensure effective job coaching practices.
• Serve as a liaison with employers co-workers and other stakeholders to ensure a positive work experience.
• Travel to route new workers from home to job sites.
• Model appropriate work behaviors including social and communication skills.
• Deliver person-centered training and support tailored to individual needs.
• Initially work closely with new employees on job sites gradually reducing support as they gain proficiency.
• Maintain a flexible schedule adapting to changing needs with minimal notice.
• Cover other job sites and caseloads as needed including potential travel to other boroughs.
• Write detailed service notes after each session to monitor client progress and outcomes.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree with a focus in education human services or counseling preferred.
• One year of experience as a Job Coach or two years of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the employment field.
• Supervising staff experience required.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and needs.
• Strong computer skills a plus.
• Strong interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
• Valid NY State drivers license and the ability to drive a van preferred.

Additional Information :

Benefits

• Full Medical Paid by Company (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

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