Job Coach; Special Needs - Brooklyn & Queens

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Job Description

AHRC NYC is seeking passionate Full-Time
Job Coaches to join their Employment Services Program (EBS) in Brooklyn and Queens. The job coach must be dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in achieving meaningful employment. The job coach initially spends the majority of the time with the individuals on the job site and then gradually fades as they become proficient at the job.

Pay Rate: $18-$21 per hour depending on education level... plus a comprehensive Benefit package. See Benefit information below.

Schedule: 40 hours per week...schedule flexibility a must.

Why Work with Us?

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

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of about 10 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.
• Provide training and support to workers with disabilities, ensuring their success 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.

Entry level

Full-time

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