Career Coach

Location: Middletown, NY
Hours: Mon-Fri Days (Flexibility needed for days and hours according to Client's schedules)
Rate: $19/hr + Benefits, Generous PTO, and Tuition Assistance

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position provides individuals with disabilities with skills training, planning, and advocacy services for all aspects of the employment process in relation to their job.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
In this role you will:


Coordinate efforts with other integral parties as deemed appropriate including families, schools, and other service providers


Supervise the work abilities and performance of the individual and their work setting


Assess the strengths and needs of individuals in relation to their performance and job setting


Develop and implement on-the-job training techniques for the individual at the work site


Design strategies appropriate to assist the individual to make progress in their placement in terms of productivity, interpersonal skills, quality of work, and behaviors


Aid individuals in obtaining needed support services


Provide follow-up and job retention counseling services


Monitor the individual’s progress on the job and provide intervention and support to maintain employment


Work-site assistance, relationship building and management


Assist with job development activities such as visiting potential job sites and attending interviews


Provide employers with crisis and technical assistance


Complete necessary and required documentation for all needed aspects of the program


Provide needed advocacy to personally represent the individuals in discussion with benefits retention, and other areas as needed


Other duties as assigned


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:


High School Diploma and experience working with disabled, economically disadvantaged or students OR


Associates Degree in Human Services or related field preferred and background working with disabled, economically disadvantaged or students


Bilingual English and Spanish speaking a plus 


PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.

Must be able to access various client's work spaces and mimic the task they are performing. This includes, but not limited to: pulling, pushing, sweeping, typing, walking, reaching, climbing stair/ladders, etc
Able to work in open space floor plan
Must be capable to move throughout work day
Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds