Job Category: Employment Services

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to coordinate, develop, create and implement employment opportunities using Person Centered Planning methods and techniques in accordance with the needs of the individuals served. Other responsibilities include building relationships with families, employers, and regulatory entities to serve and support the individuals served.

Requirements:

• Requires HS Diploma/GED, a valid NYS Driver’s License, a reliable car and one (1) year experience with DD population; Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred.
• Must be flexible, reliable, and take initiative.
• Ability to work effectively with employers, families, interdepartmental staff, other community, and corporate contacts.

Pay/Salary:

• $21.77/hr

Description:

• The Arc Westchester’s Employment Services Program provides support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to find and excel in jobs in the community. The role of the Job Coach is to directly support individuals on their caseloads towards successful vocational experiences in the community and becoming more independent in their employment role.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementing the valued outcomes of the Habilitation Plan.
• Develop professional relationships with employers, families and care managers regarding progress or concerns at the work site.
• Services may include job skills, interpersonal skills, job advancement skills, job development and job retention skills.
• Maintain compliance utilizing electronic records.

Requirements:

• Requires High School Diploma/ GED and a valid NYS Driver’s license.
• AA degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• A valid NYS Driver’s license is required.
• No previous experience is required.
• 1-year experience with DD population is preferred.
• Must be a reliable, independent worker, with good communication and computer skills.

Pay/Salary:

• $16.88/HR