Job Coach (Disability Services) - Brooklyn

Job Description

AHRC NYC is looking to hire multiple Full-Time Job Coaches for our Brooklyn Employment Business Services (EBS) program. 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.

Compensation Package:

• $20/hour – High School Diploma or GED
• $21/hour – Associate Degree
• $22/hour – Bachelor's Degree
• $23/hour – Master's Degree

Plus a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including FREE medical insurance. See benefit information below. In addition, travel expenses are reimbursed.

Available Schedules: 40 hours per week

1. Monday–Friday, 1pm–10pm
2. Monday–Friday, 9am–8pm, with occasional weekend hours (40 hours per week within that time frame)

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 10-15 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

Benefits:

• FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE! (Single & 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
• Flexible Spending account

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. 

Company Description

AHRC New York City is a large, complex nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children and adults (those with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and other disabilities) through a broad spectrum of services , and a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced and reflected in all that we do. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity, and optimism and as we advocate for people with disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.