About the role
Job Description
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.
We are looking for candidates who have flexible weekday availability to support site assignments and visits.
Location: Queens
Schedule: 21 hours per week
Compensation Package:
* $20/hour – High School Diploma or GED * $21/hour – Associate Degree * $22/hour – Bachelor's Degree * $23/hour – Master's Degree
Plus a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including FREE medical insurance. See benefit information below. In addition, travel expenses are reimbursed.
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.
Why Work with Us?
* Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. * Build rewarding relationships with the individuals we support. * Opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Qualifications
* High school diploma or GED required. A bachelor's degree preferred. * 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. * Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience preferred * Understanding of Person Centered Planning. * Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including effective writing and oral communication skills.
Additional Information
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
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.