Field-Based Job Coach for IDD Support & Growth

AHRC New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance

Paid time off

Paid Training

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

403(b) retirement plan

403(b) employer match

Life insurance

Employee discount

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

AHRC New York City is seeking multiple Full-Time Job Coaches to join their Employment Services Program (EBS) in the Bronx and Staten Island. The job coach must be dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in achieving meaningful employment.

The job coach initially spends the majority of the time with the individuals on the job site and then gradually fades as they become proficient at the job.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience a Plus
• Flexibility in work hours and ability to respond to scheduling needs
• Teaching or mentoring experience
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent customer service and client-facing experience
• Strong case note writing and documentation skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of about 10-15 clients, primarily in the field (90% of time spent at individuals' 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.
• Assist new workers with travel from home to job sites when needed.
• Write detailed service notes after each session to monitor client progress and outcomes.

Skills

Teaching or mentoring

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Documentation skills

Proficient computer skills

Flexibility in hours

Relationship-building

High school diploma or GED

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Documentation software

Job description

AHRC New York City is seeking multiple Full-Time Job Coaches to join their Employment Services Program (EBS) in the Bronx and Staten Island. The job coach must be dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in achieving meaningful employment.

The job coach initially spends the majority of the time with the individuals on the job site and then gradually fades as they become proficient at the job.