Employment Coach II — Community Job Support

The Arc Lexington; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,957 - 32,697; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wages

Flexible schedule

Paid training

Job summary

The Arc Lexington in New York seeks an Employment Specialist - Job Coach to support individuals in achieving competitive employment. Responsibilities include assisting clients on-site and helping them develop job skills over time.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and supervisory experience. The position offers competitive pay at $20.20 per hour, flexible schedules, and paid training. Join us and make a difference in the community!

Qualifications

• Ability to assist individuals in maintaining their job through on-site support.
• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate job demands.

Responsibilities

• Support people in achieving and maintaining competitive employment.
• Learn job duties and assist individuals in building proficiency.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Human Service experience

Ability to work flexible hours

Experience in grounds maintenance

Experience in housekeeping

Experience in Janitorial work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What does an Employment Specialist - Job Coach do?

This Job Coach position supports people working in the community in competitive employment. They assist the person to maintain a job through on-site visits and other workplace supports. The Job Coach learns the job duties of the person they are supporting and then they assist them to build proficiency over time.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Supervisory and Human Service experience preferred.
• Experience in grounds maintenance, housekeeping, and/or Janitorial work preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours is required.
• A valid NYS driver's license that meets Agency standards is required.
  
  

What can The Arc Lexington offer you?

• Competitive starting wages
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
  
  

Why work at The Arc Lexington?

The Arc Lexington Always Strives To Be The Best Possible Employer. This Means Going To Great Lengths To Ensure It Is a Great Place To Work, a Place Where Employees Feel Valued, Nurtured, And Respected. Employees Find Fulfilling, Meaningful Careers At The Arc Lexington And Enjoy Being Part Of Our Family. The Arc Lexington Employees Have Repeatedly Voted Us For Several Awards

• 2013 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
• 2014 - Voted #1 Large Workplace in the Capital District
• 2014 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
• 2017 - Best Company to Work For in New York State
• 2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award
  
  

We hope you will join us in making a difference!

Apply Today!

The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary: $20.20 per hour

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