Job Coach (Disability Services) - Brooklyn

AHRC NYC • New York, NY

20h • $20 - $23

About The Position

AHRC New York City is hiring multiple full-time Job Coaches for its Brooklyn Employment Business Services program. Job Coaches support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful employment. Initially, the coach spends most of their time with each person at the job site and gradually reduces support as the person becomes proficient in the job.

The role is primarily field-based, with about 90% of time spent at individuals’ job sites. Coaches manage a caseload of approximately 10–15 clients and work 40 hours per week. Available schedules are Monday–Friday, 1 p.m.–10 p.m., or Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m., with occasional weekend hours within the 40-hour workweek.

Hourly compensation depends on education: $20 for a high school diploma or GED, $21 for an associate degree, $22 for a bachelor’s degree, and $23 for a master’s degree. Travel expenses are reimbursed. The position includes a benefits package, including free medical insurance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Flexibility in work hours and ability to respond to the scheduling needs of the individual.
• 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 task demonstrations, 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 reimbursed.

What This Job Offers

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