Job Coach (Special Needs)

AHRC New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical Insurance

Generous paid time off

Paid training

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

403(b) retirement plan

403(b) company match

Life insurance

Employee discount

Health savings account

Unlimited Ride MetroCard

Job summary

AHRC New York City is looking for Full-Time Job Coaches for their Employment Services Program in New York. This role is vital for supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in securing meaningful employment.

Job Coaches will manage a caseload primarily in the field, providing training and support while developing strong relationships with clients. The company offers comprehensive benefits including full medical insurance, generous paid time off, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Flexibility in work hours including early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours.
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience a plus.
• Understanding of Person Centered Planning.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of about 10 clients, primarily in the field.
• Teach, assist, and support new workers in their jobs.
• Provide training and support to workers with disabilities.
• Assist new workers with travel to job sites when needed.
• Write detailed service notes after each session.

Job description

Job Description

AHRC NYC is seeking passionate Full‑Time Job Coaches to join their Employment Services Program (EBS) in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. 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.

Pay Rate: $18-$21 per hour depending on education level, plus a comprehensive benefit package.

Schedule: 40 hours per week; schedule flexibility a must.

Why Work with Us?

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Job Security and Career Advancement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of about 10 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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Full Medical Insurance paid by company (single & family plans).
• Generous paid time off (sick, personal & vacation).
• Paid training.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Referral program.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• 403(b) company match.
• Life insurance.
• Employee discount.
• Health savings account.
• Unlimited Ride MetroCard.

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.