Job Coach (Special Needs) Queens & Bronx

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 PTO

Paid Training

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Employee discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

AHRC New York City is hiring Full-Time Job Coaches to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in achieving meaningful employment. The coach spends most time on the job site and gradually fades as proficiency increases.

Pay rate ranges from $18 to $21 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package. Schedule is 40 hours per week with some flexibility required. Locations available in Queens and Bronx; assignment to one borough.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Flexibility in work hours and ability to respond to scheduling needs (early morning, evening and/or weekend hours).
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience a Plus.
• Understanding of Person Centered Planning.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of about 10-15 clients, primarily 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 in their roles.
• 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

Communication skills

Caseload management

Documentation skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

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.

Pay Rate: $18-$21 per hour, depending on education level...plus a comprehensive Benefit package. See Benefit information below.

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.

Additional Information

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

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.