Company Description

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 neuro-diverse 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.

Job Description

AHRC NYC is looking to hire an Career Retention Specialist for our QUEENS and BRONX programs. The Career Retention Specialist (CRS) provides job training, counseling and support for Careers/HIRE workers at community-based work sites. The CRS models appropriate skills, behaviors and attitudes that support participants’ ability to become employed and independent through the Careers/HIRE program, which is designed to assist individuals with developmental disabilities prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. The CRS has a diverse role that requires active involvement with other team members of the Careers program to ensure that participants successfully achieve employment goals.

The CRS position has a pay rate of between $17 - $18 per hour and comes with a low-to-no cost, comprehensive health benefit package which is just one way that AHRC NYC supports the wellbeing of our employees and their families. In addition, we also offer generous paid time off, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, a 403(b)-retirement plan with a matching benefit, flexible spending accounts, and discount programs. Our wellness offerings include an employee assistance program, Twill mental health platform and cash rewards for healthy behavior.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts initial assessments of skills and work behaviors and develops individual and group habilitation plans to address identified needs of participants.
• Actively prepares participants for world of work through necessary pre-employment training based on the needs, interests and abilities of the participants.
• Coordinates the participants’ job development and placement goals with the Marketing Department.
• Recruits participants for program and takes responsibility for intake, screening and eligibility determination of participants.
• Develops relevant relationships and communicates effectively with schools, community partners, VESID, employers, and participants’ families.
• Helps participants in time of crisis to obtain necessary services that support independence, including counseling, case management and housing assistance.
• Maintains case records in an appropriate manner and complies with all regulations related to reporting and documentation requirements.
• Upon job placement, provides travel training, on-the-job training, orientation to the job site, counseling, social skills development, workplace safety instruction, advocacy and any other required support to the participants.
• Provides coverage of other staff positions, as needed.
• Pertinent, but less essential responsibilities: 

• Provides ongoing individual and group counseling to participants focused on goals established in individual plans.
• Provides specific training and counseling to participants in social skills related to job placement.
• Provides transportation to self and colleagues (not program participants) to travel to and from job sites.
• Completes Department of Labor time studies and productivity evaluations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree preferred in field of education, human services or counseling.
• One year of working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Fluent in Spanish highly preferred
• One year of sales experience preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with participants’ families, colleagues, and employers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.
• Ability to organize work and to make evaluations and recommendations.
• As required in work crew programs, ability to perform specific job tasks (e.g. cleaning, painting, etc.)
• Valid NYS Driver's License and ability to drive van required of those assigned to work crew programs.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) company match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid Time Off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.