Career Coach

Access Supports•Middletown, NY

11d•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.

Requirements

High School Diploma and experience working with disabled, economically disadvantaged or students
Associates Degree in Human Services or related field preferred and background working with disabled, economically disadvantaged or students

Nice To Haves

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