Job Coach (Special Needs) - Brooklyn, Queens & Manhattan
AHRC NYC
Location
New York
Salary
$18 - $21 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Job Coach will manage a caseload of 10-15 clients, spending most of their time in the field teaching, assisting, and supporting new workers with disabilities in their jobs using various instructional techniques. Responsibilities also include assisting with travel when necessary and writing detailed service notes after each session to track client progress.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and preferably have one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities, along with flexibility for varied work hours including early mornings, evenings, or weekends. Strong communication, relationship-building skills, and an understanding of Person Centered Planning are essential.
Job description
- Company DescriptionAHRC 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 DescriptionAHRC NYC is hiring Full-Time Job Coaches in multiple boroughs.
- 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 Brooklyn, Queens & Manhattan.
- 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.QualificationsOne 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 PlusUnderstanding of Person Centered Planning.Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including effective writing and oral communication skills.High school diploma or GED.Additional InformationBenefits:Full Medical Ins.
- Paid by Company...No Cost to You! (Single & Family Plans)Generous Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)Paid TrainingDental insuranceVision insuranceTuition ReimbursementReferral program403(b) retirement plan403(b) company matchLife insuranceEmployee discountHealth savings accountUnlimited Ride MetroCardAHRC 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.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Referral Program
- Employee Discount
- 403(b) Company Match
- Unlimited Ride MetroCard