Job Coach for Individuals with Disabilities - Staten Island

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

Job summary

AHRC New York City is looking for a dedicated Full-Time Job Coach for their Staten Island Employment Services Program. This role focuses on supporting individuals with disabilities to achieve meaningful employment. The Job Coach will initially work closely with clients on-site, providing guidance and training to ensure their success in the workplace. The position offers a structured schedule and a variety of benefits, including full medical insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Full medical insurance paid by the company

Paid time off

Dental and vision insurance

Paid training and orientation

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan and match

Life insurance

Referral program

Employee discount

Health savings account

Qualifications

• One year experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Flexibility in work hours for scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 10-20 clients at job sites.
• Teach and support new workers using various techniques.
• Write detailed service notes after each session.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-Building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Coach for Individuals with Disabilities - Staten Island

AHRC New York City is seeking a passionate Full-Time 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. Initially, the coach spends 100% of their time with individuals on the job site, gradually reducing support as they become proficient.

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

Pay Rate: $17 per hour, increasing to $18 after 6 months if in good standing, or $19 with a master's degree.

Essential Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

• One year experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Flexibility in work hours to respond to scheduling needs, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience preferred.
• Understanding of Person-Centered Planning.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including effective writing and oral communication.
• High school diploma or GED.

Benefits:

• Full medical insurance paid by the company (single & family plans)
• Paid time off (sick, personal, vacation)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid training and orientation
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement plan and match
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Employee discount
• Health savings account

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we consider all applicants without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, military status, or other protected characteristics.