AHRC NYC is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equitable lives.

Come join the company recognized by Forbes as a Best Midsize Employer in America two years in a row, generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity and optimism.

The annual salary for this position is between $34-$39k depending on education level plus a generous benefits package including: FULL MEDICAL PAID BY EMPLOYER medical, dental, and vision plan; generous paid time off, 403B, tuition reimbursement and other benefits.

Essential Responsibilities

Create and maintain excellent relationships with all job seekers assigned, in order to provide top quality customer service and ensure future success in employment. Provide coverage within the program in event of excessive staff absences.
Counsel participants in both group and individual settings.

• Ensure program remains in compliance with New York State regulations, Department of Labor regulations, Federal, and Workforce Investment Act. and parent meetings as appropriate.

• Participate as member of interdisciplinary team, attending case conferences, staff meetings seekers for success in employment. Create and maintain excellent relationships with EBS staff for purpose of preparing job

• Provide top quality customer service to all job seekers before and after job placements and to employers who hire them, in coordination with Account Executives and other EBS staff.

• Establish relationships in community and coordinate outreach events for recruitment of new enrollees into programs.

-Conduct Job Clubs and other pre-employment groups and meetings related to pre- employment issues and/or job seekers.

• Conduct initial reviews of potential new enrollees and provide guidance through enrollment process to person supported, family and other service providers involved. Perform Discovery process for individuals, as required by supervisor.

• Participate in Person Centered practices, including Discovery, Community Engagement activities, and Customized Employment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree required, with preference in field of education, human services or counseling, or related fields. Bachelor's degree highly preferred. Master's degree desirable.

• Two years of working with the developmentally disabled population preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants' families, employers, funding sources, Care Coordinators, and other stable holders.

• Ability to organize wort of self and others, as well as work independently as needed.

• Experience or strong capacity in instructing/mentoring program participants, with prior workz exposure in teaching or training individuals highly desirable.

AHRC New Yorh City provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants, with employment based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (with or without sexual conduct), age, disability, pregnancy, alienage or

citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic disposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Experience

• 2 year(s): working with the developmentally disabled population

Education

• Associates or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)