Job Coach for Individuals with Disabilities

AHRC NYC • Staten Island, NY

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About The Position

AHRC New York City is hiring multiple full-time Job Coaches for its Employment Services Program (EBS). The role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful employment. Coaches spend most of their time at clients’ job sites at first, then gradually reduce their support as clients become proficient in their jobs. The position manages a caseload of approximately 10–15 clients and requires spending about 90% of work time in the field. The schedule is 40 hours per week, and flexibility is essential. Compensation is $20 per hour for a high school diploma or GED, $21 per hour for an associate degree, $22 per hour for a bachelor’s degree, and $23 per hour for a master’s degree. Travel expenses are reimbursed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Flexibility in work hours and ability to respond to individuals’ scheduling needs.
• Teaching or mentoring experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent customer service and client-facing experience.
• Strong case-note writing and documentation skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 10–15 clients, primarily in the field, with about 90% of time spent at individuals’ job sites.
• Teach, assist, and support new workers in their jobs through demonstration, modeling, counseling, observation, and discussion.
• Provide training and support to workers with disabilities to help them succeed 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.

Benefits

• Free medical insurance, with single and family plans.
• Generous paid time off, including sick, personal, and vacation time.
• 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.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Job security and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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