Job Coach Part-Time (Special Needs) - Queens

AHRC NYC is seeking a passionate Part-Time Job Coach to join our Queens Employment Services Program (EBS), which is 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. Schedule: 21 hours per week.

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

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; Flexibility in work hours and ability to respond to the scheduling needs of the individual, may include early morning and evening; Understanding of Person Centered Planning; Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including effective writing and oral communication skills; Flexible weekday availability to support site assignments and visits

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree; One year experience working with individuals with disabilities; Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience

Benefits

FREE medical insurance (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; Travel expenses are reimbursed