Job Description

AHRC NYC is seeking a passionate Full-Time Job Coach to join our Staten Island Employment Services Program, The job Coach is dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful employment. The job coach initially spends 100% 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 and experience...plus a comprehensive Benefit package. See Benefit information below.

Schedule: 40 hours per week (May include early morning, evening and/or weekend hours)

_ Essential Responsibilities:_

• Manage a caseload of 10-20 clients, primarily in the field (90% of time spent at 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.
• Travel to route new workers from home to job sites.
• Write detailed service notes after each session to monitor client progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

• One year 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 preferred
• 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 Company (Single & Family Plans)
• Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid training and orientation
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(b)
• 403(b) match
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• 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.