Employment Skills Instructor Internship Program - Manhattan
Employment Skills Instructor Internship Program - Manhattan
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AHRC NYC is looking for Employment Skills Instructors to work with community youth who are interested in exploring a career of DSP and achieving an industry recognized credential such as a NADSP Direct Support Professional through classwork online training modules and fieldbased internships.
Our instructors create a supportive environment for youth to gain and demonstrate mastery of skills and competencies to increase job prospects marketability to employers and employability as well as options for postsecondary education. This is an exciting opportunity to invest into workforce development in our community.
Location: Manhattan NY (with required travel to Staten Island every Friday for team meetings and trainings)
Salary: $50000 per year with a comprehensive benefits package (see below)
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:30am 4:30pm
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement work readiness and soft skills curricula to prepare participants for employment.
- Assess and intake new participants ensuring program eligibility.
- Coordinate with local and state agencies to connect participants with the appropriate services.
- Provide instruction in reading writing personal hygiene independent living and jobspecific tasks.
- Develop individualized teaching plans tailored to each participants needs.
- Prepare and conduct work readiness workshops at various community sites.
- Facilitate case conferences with families counselors and service providers to track participants progress.
- Maintain accurate attendance and progress records for all participants.
- Offer job coaching and support to participants seeking employment.
- Assist in securing new job opportunities and career advancement for participants.
- Integrate technology to enhance workreadiness and occupational skill development.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Education Social Work Psychology Rehabilitation Counseling or a related human services field
- Ability to teach others the skills necessary to be a great DSP
- Knowledgeable about the field of disability services and ethics
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Engaging personality with the ability to connect with clients and team members effectively.
- Strong skills in conducting evaluations and making recommendations.
Additional Information :
Benefits:
- Low cost quality Medical Insurance (Single & Family Plans)
- Generous Paid time off (sick personal & vacation)
- Paid Training
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral program
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 403(b) company match
- Life insurance
- Employee discount
- Health savings account
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
