AHRC New York City is a large, complex nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children and adults (those with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and other disabilities) through a broad spectrum of services , and a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced and reflected in all that we do. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity, and optimism and as we advocate for people with disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.
AHRC NYC is seeking two Skills Instructors, one for their Manhattan Employment Business Services (EBS) Project Search program and one for their Brooklyn EBS Project Search program. The Skill Instructor will provide training and support for students, business co-workers, families, and district personnel to insure success during the worksite rotations and/or a competitive job.
Compensation Package $42,000 per year plus a comprehensive Benefit Package which includes Free Medical Insurance! . See additional Benefit information below.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
KEY RESULT AREA: To facilitate the training and integration of a student with disabilities in a worksite rotation and/or competitive work environment.
1. Provides individualized support for intern during the internship rotation in order for the intern to acquire competitive and marketable skills. This could include: Systematic Instruction to teach and bread down tasks, building natural supports, developing accommodations, identifying appropriate assistive technology, etc.
2. Communicates effectively with Project SEARCH Instructor, other skills trainers, internship department managers/mentors, co-workers, family members, and school and agency personnel as it relates to the student being trained.
3. Perform specific task analysis, especially when student is challenged to learn and perform tasks to a productive and quality level.
4. Assist with completing the Vocational Fit Assessment to determine the abilities of the intern, the demands of the internship tasks and assist the team to make meaningful matches.
5. Carries out steps of job coaching plan with students and other parties as possible.
6. Work with consumers, employers, families, job placement specialist, agency personnel, affiliate school personnel and other appropriate parties to problem solve issues related to training and employment.
7. Practice positive reinforcement techniques with students, co-workers, and other staff.
8. Trains students in the areas of grooming, hygiene, communication, interviewing, and behavior as they relate to successful employment.
9. Provides travel training to the host business and job site when necessary.
10. Communicates with Project SEARCH instructor to make final decisions regarding any issues that may affect student success at an internship or competitive job site. These decisions may be related to continued skills training, fading, behavior, job tasks, etc.
11. Attends training provided by school district personnel to become knowledgeable of strategies and current “best practices” in the field of supportive employment.
12. Participates in decision making process to identify and implement training strategies and/or services with other Project SEARCH staff and host business staff.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
KEY RESULT AREA: Responsible for performing those duties and activities that are conductive for an effective and efficient daily operation.
13. Adheres to and promotes standards of the host business and/or competitive work site in order to promote performance, productivity, quality, and efficiency.
14. Submits and completes appropriate paperwork.
15. Recognizes and acts concerning the safety and welfare of the consumers.
16. Demonstrates daily work assignment responsibilities: is accountable for all hours assigned, is punctual and regular in attendance, and attends appropriate training activities.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
KEY RESULT AREA: Responsible for personal characteristics necessary to develop attributes consistent with the educational community.
17. Participates in professional growth activities such as conferences, in-services, etc.
18. Is an effective role model.
19. Shows enthusiasm and a sense of humor.
20. Exhibits an overall positive attitude.
21. Utilizes sound judgment and decision-making skills.
22. Uses Standard English in oral and written communication.
23. Works as a productive team member with the instructor, families, affiliate school and all agency personnel as well as other stakeholders.
24. Is adaptable in dealing with individual and cultural differences.
25. Protect the privacy of individuals and the confidentiality of information unless disclosure services a professional purpose or is required by law.
26. Avoids action that could result in conflicts of interest.
A Bachelor's degree, an Associates degree plus 3 years’ experience or a High School diploma plus 6 years’ experience....experience with youth and adults with disabilities preferred
Benefits:
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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
AHRC New York City is a Chapter of The Arc New York.
Our Vision
A socially just world where the power of difference is embraced, valued and celebrated.
Our Mission
Advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.
Equity for People with Disabilities
We’re fiercely committed to achieving equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York City.
At AHRC New York City we support more than 15,000 people annually under our guiding principle of equity for people with disabilities. We uphold the highest standards in supporting people to lead full and equitable lives and are part of a social justice movement grounded in our common humanity.
Our 5,000 staff are devoted to the highest levels of excellence and innovation in all aspects of their work to actively create a world where the power of difference is embraced, valued and celebrated.
We’re meeting our objectives by not only providing supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, but by also calling for change in legislation and public policy, and advocating for better education, living arrangements, prospects for work and fuller lives in the community.
We’re an over 75-year-old family governed organization, among the very best champions for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York City and beyond.
The number of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is great as are the inequities they face in a world that still perpetuates an “us and them” mentality.
Now more than ever, we call upon government, corporations, foundations and the public to join us so we can effectively advocate and achieve equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
