Job Coach for Individuals with Disabilities - Bronx & Staten Island

AHRC New York City
New York, NY
Category Social Services
Job Description
Role Overview

Job Coach must be dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in achieving meaningful employment.

What You Will Do

Manage a caseload of about 10-15 clients, primarily in the field (90% of time spent at individuals' job sites). Teach, assist, and support new workers in their jobs using techniques such as demonstration of tasks, modeling, counseling, observation, and discussion.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Opportunities for personal and professional growth. Job Security and Career Advancement.

Requirements

  • One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
  • Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience a Plus
  • 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
  • High school diploma or GED

Benefits

  • FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE!
  • 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
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