Job Coach- HCBS

Job description

Rewarding 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. Requirements: Valid 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 - $22.0...