Career Coach

Access: Supports for Living • Middletown, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides individuals with disabilities with skills training, planning, and advocacy services for all aspects of the employment process in relation to their job. Access is a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact. Our Culture Playbook is how we show up for each other and for the people we support. You’ll be part of a team that is clear about expectations, supportive and accountable, focused on outcomes that matter to people, and committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure our staff can do the same.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and experience working with disabled, economically disadvantaged or students
• Must be capable to access all rooms in a 2-story home
• Able to work in open space floor plan
• Must be capable to move throughout work day
• Occasional lifting of > 25+ pounds

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Human Services or related field preferred
• Bilingual English and Spanish speaking a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts with other integral parties as deemed appropriate including families, schools, and other service providers
• Supervise the work abilities and performance of the individual and their work setting
• Assess the strengths and needs of individuals in relation to their performance and job setting
• Develop and implement on-the-job training techniques for the individual at the work site
• Design strategies appropriate to assist the individual to make progress in their placement in terms of productivity, interpersonal skills, quality of work, and behaviors
• Aid individuals in obtaining needed support services
• Provide follow-up and job retention counseling services
• Monitor the individual’s progress on the job and provide intervention and support to maintain employment
• Work-site assistance, relationship building and management
• Assist with job development activities such as visiting potential job sites and attending interviews
• Provide employers with crisis and technical assistance
• Complete necessary and required documentation for all needed aspects of the program
• Provide needed advocacy to personally represent the individuals in discussion with benefits retention, and other areas as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Benefits
• Generous PTO
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED