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 IND2024