Help Others to ASPIRE HIGHER!
When a group of families came together in 1957 to find services for their children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was born. Today, we are a leading not-for-profit agency employing 1200 staff and providing over 70 program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD assists children, teens and adults in reaching the highest level of independence with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes, dreams and accomplishments. We are currently seeking a few exceptional people who have a passion to create a meaningful impact in the lives of the amazing people we support.
We have great opportunities for positive, motivated individuals assisting adults diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities in becoming self-sufficient and self-actualized. Get in on the ground floor and train for an entry level career in the healthcare/education field!
ACLD’s Job Coach provides on-site job coaching and advocacy for people we support in the intensive and follow-along phases of Supported Employment.
In This Position, You Will

• Provide on-site job coaching for designated caseload
• Complete and ensure accurate and timely documentation of SAP plans, case notes, monthlies, DDPs and other required documentation.
• Conduct observational assessments on site in order to assist the person supported in learning the tasks of the job
• Travel train on the public transportation system and/or roadways
• Maintain case files for each person supported.
• Prepare all documentation for ACCES and OPWDD on a monthly basis
• Act as a liaison between the person supported, family and employer
• Attend all staff meetings, Life Plans, conferences and annual training requirements
• Provide overall assistance as assigned

We Require

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education or related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience providing vocational or pre-vocational services to supported persons preferred
• Complete (within first year of employment) twenty-four (24) hours of OPWDD’s Innovations in Employment Supports training.
• Clean, valid New York State driver’s license

Apply online at www.acld.org or text us for more information at 516 732-3979.
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