Career Coach for Inclusive Employment

Birch Family Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Birch Family Services seeks an experienced program assistant at our Administrative Office in New York, NY. This hybrid full‑time position focuses on screening, assessment, planning, and coordinating pre‑employment training to help participants obtain competitive employment in integrated settings.

You will develop learning plans, monitor progress, and collaborate with program coordinators to ensure effective strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency required.
• Commitment to supporting program participants in obtaining and maintaining employment.

Responsibilities

• Screening: Develop key questions or learning experiences to assess present levels of skills with a potential program member.
• Assessment and planning: Develop a learning plan to drive skill development and meet life plan goals.
• Pre‑Employment Training/Discovery: Share plans with your supervisor and complete discovery reports when needed.
• Opportunity and Experience Development: Create volunteer/internship/work opportunities aligned with program goals and engage employers.
• Personal Organization: Maintain calendars, manage tasks, and complete progress notes and Staff Action Plans.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Basic computer proficiency

Experience with autism/IDD

Education

GED or Equivalent

Job description

Birch Family Services seeks an experienced program assistant at our Administrative Office in New York, NY. This hybrid full‑time position focuses on screening, assessment, planning, and coordinating pre‑employment training to help participants obtain competitive employment in integrated settings.

You will develop learning plans, monitor progress, and collaborate with program coordinators to ensure effective strategies.