Field-Based Job Coach for Individuals with Disabilities

AHRC New York City Camping; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE Medical Insurance!

Generous Paid time off (sick, personal

Paid Training

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral program

403(b) company match

Life insurance

Flexible Spending account

Job summary

AHRC New York City is seeking multiple Full-Time Job Coaches to join the Employment Services Program in Staten Island and the Bronx. The role focuses on supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve meaningful employment, with most time spent at job sites and a gradual fade as proficiency grows.

Compensation starts at $20/hour, with steps to $23/hour based on education level.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience a Plus
• Flexibility in work hours and ability to respond to the scheduling needs of the individual
• Teaching or mentoring experience
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent customer service and client-facing experience
• Strong case note writing and documentation 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 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/mentoring

Organizational skills

Customer service

Documentation

Communication

Flexibility

Experience with disabilities

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

AHRC New York City is seeking multiple Full-Time Job Coaches to join the Employment Services Program in Staten Island and the Bronx. The role focuses on supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve meaningful employment, with most time spent at job sites and a gradual fade as proficiency grows.

Compensation starts at $20/hour, with steps to $23/hour based on education level.