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Job Coach – IDD / Special Needs | Brooklyn, Staten Island ONLY
Full-Time | Field-Based Role | 40 Hours/Week
Help Someone Build a Career—Not Just Find a Job
Human Edge Healthcare Staffing is seeking dedicated Job Coaches to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in securing and maintaining meaningful employment.
This is a hands-on, rewarding role where you’ll work directly with individuals at their job sites—coaching, training, and empowering them to succeed independently.
Compensation
$18.00 – $21.00/hour (based on experience and education)
- Overtime opportunities when available
Schedule & Location
Full-Time | 40 hours/week
✔ Flexible schedule required (may include early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekends)
✔ Field-based role – spend most of your time at job sites
✔ Assigned to ONE borough: Brooklyn & Staten Island Only
Why Join Human Edge
- Weekly pay & direct deposit
- Dedicated recruiter support from onboarding through placement
- Flexible scheduling within a full-time role
- Opportunity for long-term growth and permanent placement
- Meaningful, purpose-driven work that makes a real impact
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage a caseload of approximately 10–15 individuals
- Provide on-site job coaching and training (90% field-based)
- Teach job tasks through modeling, demonstration, and guidance
- Support individuals in building confidence and independence at work
- Assist with travel training to and from job sites when needed
- Monitor progress and complete detailed service documentation
- Gradually reduce support as individuals become self-sufficient
What We’re Looking For
- Compassionate, patient, and dependable professionals
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently in community-based settings
- Comfortable traveling within assigned borough
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
- 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities
- DSP or job coaching experience
- Understanding of person-centered planning
Apply Today – Immediate Openings
We are actively interviewing for multiple positions across NYC.
Apply now or reply to connect directly with a Human Edge recruiter and get started quickly.
Salary : $18 - $21