Per Diem Employment Specialist / Job Coach

Wildwood Programs Inc; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildwood Programs Inc in Latham, NY is seeking a Per Diem Employment Specialist/Job Coach to promote vocational independence and community integration. You will provide 1-on-1 coaching, deliver job-related instruction, and support individuals with disabilities in securing and advancing competitive employment.

Responsibilities include documentation per Wildwood and OPWDD guidelines, collaboration with families and employers, and building partnerships with community organizations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Education, Human Services, or related field required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1-on-1, community-based job coaching and workplace support.
• Provide targeted instruction in vocational areas and workplace expectations.
• Model professional behavior and social skills in diverse work environments.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed to support job retention.
• Participate in interdisciplinary planning meetings and report progress.
• Maintain open communication with job seekers, families, and employers.
• Build relationships with community partners and manage billable hours.
• Complete timely electronic documentation; prepare daily notes and monthly summaries.

Skills

Job coaching

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Per Diem Employment Specialist/Job CoachPay rate: $20.50 per hourWho we are:Wildwood Programs is a proud provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives.Click to learn more about WildwoodAbout this job:The Per Diem Employment Specialist promotes vocational independence and community integration for individuals with learning disabilities, neurological impairments, and developmental disabilities. Delivering Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Extended Supported Employment services, this role provides person-centered coaching to assist individuals in obtaining, maintaining, and advancing in competitive, integrated work environments.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:Deliver 1-on-1, community-based job coaching and workplace support aligned with each individual's supported work plan.Provide targeted instruction in key vocational areas, including workplace expectations, career progression, personal hygiene, technology use, social interactions, organization, and stress management.Model professional behavior, communication, and appropriate social skills in diverse work environments.Provide crisis intervention as needed to resolve personal or workplace challenges that may impact job retention.Participate in interdisciplinary planning meetings to report progress, evaluate growth, and align support strategies.Maintain open, effective communication with job seekers, families, employers, agency staff, and community stakeholders..Build and manage relationships with community partners independently while meeting established thresholds for billable hours.Complete detailed, accurate, and timely electronic documentation in compliance with Wildwood, OPWDD, and state/federal regulatory guidelines.Prepare mandatory documentation, including daily service notes and monthly narrative summaries.Education: Associate degree in Education, Human Services, or a related field from an accredited institution required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.Experience: Minimum of 2 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and direct experience will also be considered.Preferred Experience: Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities.Core Competencies: Ability to successfully perform all essential job functions with strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.