Substitute / Per Diem Job Coach Special Needs - Bronx

AHRC NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Meaningful impact in lives of individuals with disabilities

Job summary

AHRC NYC is seeking a passionate Job Coach for its Employment Services Program in the Bronx. This part-time role involves supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful employment by providing training, evaluation, and counseling.

The ideal candidate will manage a small caseload, teach techniques for job success, and perform essential administrative tasks. Join us to make a significant impact and grow personally and professionally!

Qualifications

• One year experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Flexibility in work hours is required.
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 5-6 clients in the field.
• Teach and support new workers in their jobs.
• Write detailed service notes after each session.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Teaching skills

Flexibility in work hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

AHRC NYC is seeking a passionate Job Coach to join our Employment Services Program, 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.

Location: Bronx

Job Type: Part-time, 10-20 hours per week, (must be available at least 2 weekdays + weekends)

Payrate: $20/hour

Essential Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• One year 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 preferred.
• Understanding of Person Centered Planning.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, including effective writing and oral communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED.

Why Work with Us?

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

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.