Bronx Part-Time Job Coach for Disabilities

AHRC New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

AHRC New York City is seeking a passionate Job Coach to join our Employment Services Program in the Bronx. The role centers on training, evaluating, and counseling individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across a range of jobs with local employers and contracts AHRC maintains.

You will manage a small caseload, work at job sites most of the time, and support new workers through demonstrations, coaching, and progress notes.

Qualifications

• One year experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Flexibility in work hours and ability to respond to scheduling needs (early mornings, evenings, weekends).
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience preferred.
• Understanding of Person Centered Planning.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including writing and oral communication.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 5-6 clients, primarily in the field (90% of time at job sites).
• Teach, assist, and support workers in their jobs using demonstration, modeling, counseling, observation, and discussion.
• Provide training and support to workers with disabilities, ensuring success in their roles.
• Travel to route new workers from home to job sites.
• Write detailed service notes after each session to monitor progress and outcomes.

Skills

DSP experience

Communication skills

Person-centered planning understanding

High school diploma or GED

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

AHRC New York City is seeking a passionate Job Coach to join our Employment Services Program in the Bronx. The role centers on training, evaluating, and counseling individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across a range of jobs with local employers and contracts AHRC maintains.

You will manage a small caseload, work at job sites most of the time, and support new workers through demonstrations, coaching, and progress notes.