About this role
AHRC NYC is seeking a passionate Per-Diem Job Coach to join our Staten Island Employment Services Program (EBS), which is dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful employment. The Job Coach is the central figure in the success of our workers, providing training, evaluation, and counseling across a wide variety of jobs at independent businesses and through contracts AHRC holds with various entities.
This role is ideal for college students or individuals attending school who are looking for flexible part-time work. Candidates should be available to work at least two weekdays and weekends to provide the flexibility needed for site assignments and visits.
Location: Staten Island
Schedule: Anywhere from 15 - 20 hours per week to 35 hours per week (must be available at least 2 weekdays + weekends)
Pay Rate: $20 per hour.
Essential Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of 5-6 clients, primarily in the field (90% of time spent at job sites).Teach, assist, and support new workers in their jobs using techniques such as demonstration of tasks, modeling, counseling, observation, and discussion.Provide training and support to workers with disabilities, ensuring their success in their roles.Travel to route new workers from home to job sites.Write detailed service notes after each session to monitor client progress and outcomes.Why Work with Us?
Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities.Build rewarding relationships with the individuals we support.Opportunity for personal and professional growth. High school diploma or GED required. A bachelor's degree preferred.One year experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.Flexibility in work hours and ability to respond to the scheduling needs of the individual. May include early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience preferredUnderstanding of Person Centered Planning.Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including effective writing and oral communication skills. AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.