Job description

Looking to Make a Difference? Work at the #1 Nonprofit on Long Island, as awarded by Long Island Business News!

The Nicholas Center is an innovative organization offering meaningful opportunities within an exciting, supportive workplace environment.

We are currently looking to add to our dynamic team of Job Coaches (Direct Support Professionals) who are committed to helping individuals with Autism lead full and productive lives in the community.

For more about just what makes The Nicholas Center a great place to work, visit our website at www.TNCNewYork.org. The Nicholas Center has been instrumental in the creation and success of micro-businesses and social enterprises, including a partnership with Spectrum Designs Foundation where 50% of Nicholas Center employees gain work skills or have secured employment. (www.SpectrumEnterprises.org,) as seen in The New York Times, Forbes, the documentary “This Business of Autism” (Amazon Prime) and more.

Positions Available: Job Coach

Benefits for Job Coach:

• Monthly medical insurance premium reimbursement (up to $450 per month)
• Supplemental insurance (Aflac)
• Paid Time Off and federal holidays
• Paid family leave
• Short/long term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Online training and professional development
• Bonuses for exemplary annual performance

Position Overview For Job Coach: To support a diverse and talented group of individuals with Autism and similar intellectual and developmental disabilities, by helping them achieve their social, communication, and vocational goals within the community.

Essential Job Duties for Job Coach:

• Supervises and supports individuals with Autism in having productive and meaningful experiences in their work setting.

• Assists participants in reaching vocational goals by teaching and supporting them in following workplace protocols, appropriate interactions with peers and supervisors, self-advocacy, and job acquisition and retention.

• Accurately document service documentation, daily notes and other information as required.

• Work in partnership with the people we support to promote their health and safety.

• Prevent, recognize, and report abuse toward the people we support.

• Promote and support community involvement.

• Be prompt, organized and respectful to your co-workers, the people you support and the members of the community.

• Adhere to the Organizational Core Values - People, Professionalism, Community, Innovation, Integrity (training provided).

• Adhere to the organization’s Code of Ethics and perform your duties satisfactory as outlined in the Core Competencies (training provided).

• Complete all required training and maintain confidentiality.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

18 years of age or older

High School completion is required.

Experience in a related field is beneficial, but not required.

Must be able to bend and lift items 30 lbs or less.

Must be able to multi-task and stand for the majority of the day.

Clean and valid driver’s license and no infractions that preclude a person from working with members of a vulnerable population.

Experience:

• Will train

License:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Washington, NY 11050: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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