Job Coach (Special Needs) Queens & Bronx

AHRC New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical Insurance

Paid Training

403(b) retirement plan

403(b) company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee discount

Flexible Spending account

Job summary

AHRC New York City is hiring Full-Time Job Coaches to support individuals with IDD in achieving meaningful employment. The role spends most time at job sites and gradually fades as workers become proficient.

Responsibilities include caseload management, on-site coaching, and providing training to ensure success. Location options include Queens or Bronx, with a 40-hour work week and flexible hours to meet client needs.

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, including writing and oral communication.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of about 10–15 clients, primarily in the field (90% on-site).
• Teach, assist, and support new workers using demonstrations, modeling, counseling, observation and discussion.
• Provide training and support to workers with disabilities to ensure success.
• Assist new workers with travel from home to job sites when needed.
• Write detailed service notes after each session to monitor progress and outcomes.

Skills

Disability services experience

Person-centered planning understanding

Written and verbal communication

Flexibility in schedule

DSP experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equitable lives. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture where curiosity, creativity, and optimism are valued and celebrated.

Job Description

AHRC NYC is hiring Full-Time Job Coaches. 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.

Compensation

Pay Rate: $18-$21 per hour, depending on education level

Schedule

40 hours per week... schedule flexibility a must.

Location

Positions available in Queens & Bronx. Candidates will be assigned to one borough only.

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 10-15 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. May include 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 Ins. Paid by Company...No Cost to You! (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
• Flexible Spending account

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.