Senior Job Coach - Special Needs

Company Description

AHRC NYC is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people who are neuro-diverse to lead full and equitable lives. Come join the company recognized by Forbes as a Best Midsize Employer in America two years in a row, generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity and optimism.

Job Description

AHRC NYC is looking for a Senior Job Coach for our BROOKLYN program. The salary for this position is $39,520 per year. In addition, this position comes with a very generous benefit package which includes ZERO COST MEDICAL and VISION PLANS for BOTH SINGLE and FAMILY PLANS, dental, generous paid time off, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, a 403(b)retirement plan with a matching benefit, health savings accounts, and more. 

The Senior Job Coach performs all the duties of a Job Coach but has the additional responsibility to orient new staff and participate in pre-employment activities at times.  Along with the Job Coach, the Senior Job Coach is the central figure in the success of our workers with disabilities in their jobs.  Senior Job Coaches provide training, evaluation and counseling to workers with disabilities in a wide variety of jobs at independent businesses, or through contracts AHRC holds with various entities. The job requires a high degree of scheduling flexibility.  It is at times necessary to modify a staff schedule during the week with only minimal notification.

All training and supports are delivered in a custom-made person-centered manner.  Training and support includes modeling appropriate work behaviors including social skills, communication skills and enthusiasm for work.  Senior Job Coaches act as a liaison with employers, co-workers and other relevant parties to insure a satisfying and successful work experience for our program participants.  Hands-on, physical work in the process of job coaching, problem solving, negotiating, and coordination are major tasks for Senior Job Coaches.  Senior Job Coaches initially spend 100% of the time with the new worker on the job site and then gradually fade (spending less and less time) as the new worker becomes proficient at the job. During the training period, Senior Job Coaches will do part of the work to make up for the initial lack of productivity.  

Senior Job Coaches are assigned a specific caseload but in an effort to be as responsive as possible to both our participants and employer, they may have to cover each other’s sites and provide services to consumers on other’s caseloads, this can include covering other boroughs.

Qualifications

• B.A. / B.S. required, with preferences in field of education, human services, or counseling.
• One year experience as a job coach in the Hire program or 2 years of comparable experience in the supported employment field or working with individuals with disability.
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good interpersonal/negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently
• Valid NY State driver’s license and the ability to drive a van preferred

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. 

Additional Information

Benefits

• FREE COST 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
• Health savings account