Job CoachRewarding opportunity for an energetic Job Coach to work with youth who have mental health challenges or who are medically fragile and live at home in the community. Become a partner in their successful employment and increased independence by providing quality assurance in their tasks and lending steady support, supervision, and encouragement on the job site. You will initiate positive communication/relationships between individuals and their employer/co-workers.Job Coaches work in Prevocational Services and/or Supported Employment roles that enable youth to engage in paid work, volunteer work or career exploration.
Prevocational Services are not job-specific and are geared toward facilitating success in any work environment for youth whose disabilities do not permit them access to traditional employment.Job Coaches will provide intensive on-going support to obtain and maintain an individual's job in a competitive employment in an integrated work setting.Services are intended to develop and teach general skills including:Effective communication with supervisors, co-workers, and customersGenerally accepted community workplace conduct and dressAbility to follow directions and complete tasksPunctuality and attendanceAppropriate behaviors within and outside the workplaceWorkplace problem solving skills and strategiesProper use of job-related equipment and general workplace safetyResume writing, interview techniques, role playing, and job application completionExploring career options, facilitating appropriate work habits, demonstrating acceptable job behaviors, and learning job production requirementsRequirements:Associate's degree and one year of human service experience requiredBachelor's degree with one year of experience in human services working with children/youth preferredValid NY or NJ Driver's license preferred. Good English communication skills a must. Flexible part time, after school hours.
Locations include Brooklyn, Queens, Far Rockaway and Long Island.Salary: $19.00 - $22.00 per hourHigh School/GED or better.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.