Job Coach Part-Time (Special Needs) - Queens

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

403(b) company match

Life insurance

Flexible Spending account

Job summary

AHRC New York City is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Job Coach to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Queens Employment Services Program. The role focuses on training, evaluation, and counseling across a variety of jobs at local businesses, with 21 hours per week and flexible weekday availability.

Responsibilities include managing a small caseload, teaching job skills, traveling to sites, and writing progress notes to monitor outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate/bachelor/master preferred.
• One year experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Flexibility in work hours; may include early morning/evening.
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience preferred; understanding of person-centered planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 5–6 clients, primarily at job sites (90% field time).
• Teach, assist and support new workers using demonstrations, modeling, counseling, observation, and discussion.
• Provide training and support to workers with disabilities to ensure role success.
• Travel to route new workers from home to job sites.
• Write detailed service notes after each session to monitor progress and outcomes.

Skills

Flexibility in weekday availability

Strong communication

Travel coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Coach Part-Time (Special Needs) - Queens

Full-time

AHRC New York City is a large, complex nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children and adults (those with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and other disabilities) through a broad spectrum of services , and a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced and reflected in all that we do. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity, and optimism and as we advocate for people with disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.

AHRC NYC is seeking a passionate Part-Time Job Coach to join our Queens Employment Services Program (EBS), which is dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful employment. The Job Coach is the central figure in the success of our workers, providing training, evaluation, and counseling across a wide variety of jobs at independent businesses and through contracts AHRC holds with various entities.

We are looking for candidates who have flexible weekday availability to support site assignments and visits.

Schedule: 21 hours per week

Compensation Package:

• $20/hour – High School Diploma or GED
• $21/hour – Associate Degree
• $22/hour – Bachelor's Degree
• $23/hour – Master's Degree

Plus a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including FREE medical insurance. See benefit information below. In addition, travel expenses are reimbursed.

• Manage a caseload of 5-6 clients, primarily in the field (90% of time spent at 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.
• Travel to route new workers from home to job sites.
• Write detailed service notes after each session to monitor client progress and outcomes.

Why Work with Us?

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
• Build rewarding relationships with the individuals we support.
• Opportunityfor personal and professional growth.
  • High school diploma or GED required. Abachelor's degree preferred.
  • One year experience working with individuals with disabilitiespreferred.
  • Flexibility in work hours and ability to respond to the scheduling needs of the individual. May include early morning, evening.
  • Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience preferred
  • Understanding of Person Centered Planning.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including effective writing and oral communication skills.
    • FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE! (Single & Family Plans)
    • Generous Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
    • Paid Training
    • Vision insurance
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Referral program
    • 403(b) company match
    • Life insurance
    • Flexible Spending 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.