Job Coach for Individuals with Disabilities Staten Island

AHRC NYC; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful employment. This role involves managing a caseload, providing hands-on training, and ensuring clients succeed in their jobs. The Job Coach will spend significant time at job sites, gradually fading support as clients become proficient. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full Medical Insurance Paid by Company

Paid Time Off

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Training and Orientation

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b)

403(b) Match

Life Insurance

Employee Discount

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Understanding of Person Centered Planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 10-20 clients at job sites.
• Teach and support new workers using various techniques.
• Write detailed service notes to monitor client progress.

Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship-Building Skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

AHRC NYC is seeking a passionate Job Coach to join our Staten Island Employment Services Program. The Job Coach is dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful employment. The Job Coach initially spends 100% of the time with the individuals on the job site and then gradually fades as they become proficient at the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 40 hours per week (May include early morning, evening and/or weekend hours)

Pay Rate: $17 per hour which increases to $18 per hour after 6 months. $19 per hour with a master's degree. Plus a comprehensive Benefit package.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Manage a caseload of 10-20 clients, primarily in the field (90% of time spent at job sites).
2. Teach, assist, and support new workers in their jobs using techniques such as demonstration of tasks, modeling, counseling, observation, and discussion.
3. Provide training and support to workers with disabilities, ensuring their success in their roles.
4. Travel to route new workers from home to job sites.
5. Write detailed service notes after each session to monitor client progress and outcomes.

Qualifications:

1. One year experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
2. Flexibility in work hours and ability to respond to the scheduling needs of the individual. May include early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.
3. Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience preferred.
4. Understanding of Person Centered Planning.
5. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including effective writing and oral communication skills.
6. High school diploma or GED.

Benefits:

1. Full Medical Insurance Paid by Company (Single & Family Plans)
2. Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
3. Dental insurance
4. Vision insurance
5. Paid training and orientation
6. Tuition reimbursement
7. 403(b)
8. 403(b) match
9. Life insurance
10. Referral program
11. Employee discount
12. Health savings account

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.