Entrepreneurship Coach for Inclusive Self-Employment

Adapt-Community-Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ADAPT Community Network seeks an Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment Developer in New York to help people with disabilities explore business ideas, build plans, and launch income-generating activities aligned with their goals.

The role focuses on coaching, business planning, marketing, and community partnerships, with travel across New York City to support clients. Strong collaboration and person-centered approaches are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, vocational rehabilitation, business, education, social work, psychology, disability services, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in supported employment, vocational services, workforce development, entrepreneurship, small business development, disability services, or community-based program development preferred.
• Experience supporting people with intellectual, developmental, physical, or communication disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies people supported who may pursue self-employment, micro-enterprise, consulting, or non-traditional employment.
• Conducts person-centered discovery to understand interests, strengths, and goals.
• Develops individualized business plans with pricing, startup needs, and milestones.
• Coaches in business readiness, communication, money management, marketing, and more.
• Supports visibility through social media, online marketplaces, and vendor opportunities.
• Builds partnerships with internal teams and community partners.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Relationship building

English literacy

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Experience in supported employment or entrepreneurship

Job description

ADAPT Community Network seeks an Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment Developer in New York to help people with disabilities explore business ideas, build plans, and launch income-generating activities aligned with their goals.

The role focuses on coaching, business planning, marketing, and community partnerships, with travel across New York City to support clients. Strong collaboration and person-centered approaches are essential.