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Job Coach Part Time (12 hours/week)

Community Access, Inc.

Description

Community Access, Inc. (CA) is a progressive not-for-profit organization that for the last 40 years has helped thousands of people diagnosed with psychiatric disabilities to make the transition from hospitals and shelters to independent living. Our primary mission is to identify needs and create solutions for homeless people with psychiatric disabilities. Our programs include over 1000 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie The Harp Peer Advocacy Center, East Village Access—a PROS-licensed training program, Parachute NYC – Crisis Respite Center and Support Line, Recovery Connections and the Art Collective.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of
JOB COACH
to work in our housing program located at 518 West 159th St., New York, NY.

This is a part-time position working 12 hours per week; hourly pay rate is $18.81.

The Job Coach’s primary responsibility is to assist staff with helping Community Access participants to attain employment, training and educational goals by finding, utilizing and sustaining vocational options in the community. This staff person works collaboratively with Service Coordinators and other staff cultivating team approaches and supporting the use of standardized agency-wide resources. The Job Coach is instrumental in ensuring that data is collected and analyzed to forward the program’s initiatives. Direct services are provided in groups and individually and include a range of options: supported employment through ACCES-VR and OMH; internships; volunteer positions; vocational training; GED preparation and literacy support; assessment, vocational exploration, job development and the provision of employment support and coaching.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access; minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) – bachelor’s degree, preferred; three years of experience providing vocational services to persons with mental health concerns, histories of drug/alcohol use, histories of homelessness or involvement with the criminal justice system, preferred; possess current and comprehensive knowledge of vocational resources in NYC, including ACCESS-VR; demonstrated capacity to motivate and inspire staff and participants; experience developing and facilitating staff training workshops; must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center; commitment to recovery oriented, person-centered practice; be skilled in conflict mediation/negotiation and have an assertive approach to problem solving; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point; be creative and flexible; show initiative and be responsible for follow through; ability to work independently and as part of a team; bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Salary

18.81/hour

Contact

Interested candidates should apply via www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.
Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.
CA is committed to the hiring of at least 51% consumer staff, in all of its departments and programs, and at all levels of management.

Posted on 05/20/15; CVMHA ID #8687