Job Coach; Special Needs

AHRC NYC is seeking passionate Full-Time Job Coaches to join their Employment Services Program (EBS) in Brooklyn and Queens. The role requires dedication to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in achieving meaningful employment. The coach will spend the majority of the time on the job site, gradually withdrawing as clients become proficient.

Pay Rate: $18–$21 per hour depending on education level, plus a comprehensive benefit package.

Schedule:

40 hours per week – schedule flexibility is a must.

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Job security and career advancement.

• 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.

• One year of 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 is a plus.
• Understanding of Person Centered Planning.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including effective writing and oral communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED.

• Full medical insurance paid by the company (self & family plans).
• 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.
• Health savings account.
• Unlimited ride Metro Card.

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.