Substitute / Per Diem Job Coach Special Needs - Bronx

AHRC New York City Camping; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities

Job summary

AHRC New York City Camping is seeking a passionate Job Coach to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful employment. This part-time position involves managing a caseload of clients primarily in the field, providing training, evaluation, and support, ensuring their success in various job roles.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred. Flexibility in work hours is essential, as availability during evenings and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• One year experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience preferred.
• Understanding of Person Centered Planning.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with individuals with disabilities

Flexibility in work hours

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Part-time

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 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

• 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 disabilitiespreferred.
• 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.

Additional Information

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.