Employment Training Specialist (Job Coach)

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• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
• Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
• Counsel individuals or groups to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
• Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation.
• Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Refer students to outside counseling services.
• Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments.

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Website: yai.com

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YAI is hiring a full-time Employment Training Specialist (Job Coach) in New York City to provide direct support, coaching, and training to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities pursuing meaningful employment. In this hands-on position, you'll partner with clients to develop job skills, secure employment, and thrive in workplace environments across New York City. About the Role As an Employment Training Specialist at YAI, you'll deliver personalized job coaching and vocational training to help people with I/DD build career paths and employment independence. This full-time position is based in New York City and centers on real-world skill building, employer partnerships, and long-term employment success. What You'll Do Conduct vocational assessments and identify job placement opportunities aligned with each client's strengths and career preferences Provide on-site job coaching and hands-on training, teaching workplace skills, task performance, and professional behavior expectations Partner directly with employers to customize job tasks, support workplace integration, and address performance concerns Develop individualized employment plans and track client progress toward sustainable career goals Communicate regularly with clients, families, coworkers, and supervisors to ensure successful workplace relationships and job retention Problem-solve workplace challenges and provide adaptive coaching to help clients maintain long-term employment Maintain detailed training records and document employment outcomes and client achievements What We're Looking For High school diploma or equivalent education Demonstrated experience supporting or working with people with intellectual, developmental, or other disabilities Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build trust and establish rapport Patient, empathetic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel throughout New York City Ability to work independently and maintain thorough, accurate documentation Commitment to person-centered, disability-affirming employment support About YAI YAI is a leading New York City organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full, meaningful lives. Our employment and training programs help hundreds of New Yorkers access dignified work and economic opportunity annually. How to Apply Apply now through this listing. Current YAI employees should apply through your Workday account.

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