Job Description
Job Description
The salary range for this position is $18-$20 an hour
Job Responsibilities
- Adhere to all agency, local, state, and federal policies and regulations
- Develop effective job coaching and employment plans
- Communicate with clients to understand their goals and ambitions
- Assist participants with identifying and overcoming barriers to employment success
- Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively
- Guide individuals in learning the skills needed to complete job tasks
- Help in the development of motivation and self-confidence
- Provide coaching related to job search skills
- Provide on-the-job coaching supports for participants
- Assist people with disabilities in developing social and independent living skills
- Advise on workplace accommodations for people with disabilities
- Monitor and evaluate progress of program participants
- Keep records and maintain documentation
- Thoroughly prepare appropriate reports in a timely manner
Requirements
- Proven experience as job coach
- Experience working with people with disabilities
- Experience developing and implementing employment plans
- Ability to adhere to regulations and standards
- Working knowledge of MS Office
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving ability
- Advocate for diversity and inclusion
- Ability to inspire and motivate
- High school diploma; bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is a plus
- Mass transit travel is required
Mission
QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.
Benefits
QSAC’s benefits are amazing and go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff only)
- Medical can be as low as $1 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff only)
- Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) Start with 24 days annually
- Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff only)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff only)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement with Discretionary Employer Match (Full time staff only)
- Opportunities for career advancement
Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.
QSAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC.
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To apply: Please send resume to jobs@qsac.com