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WILDWOOD PROGRAMS INC
Per Diem Employment Specialist / Job Coach
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What they do
A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
$61,886 / year median in New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Per Diem Employment Specialist/Job Coach Pay rate: $20.50 per hour Who we are: Wildwood Programs is a proud provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. Click to learn more about Wildwood About this job: The Per Diem Employment Specialist promotes vocational independence and community integration for individuals with learning disabilities, neurological impairments, and developmental disabilities. Delivering Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Extended Supported Employment services, this role provides person-centered coaching to assist individuals in obtaining, maintaining, and advancing in competitive, integrated work environments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following : Deliver 1-on-1, community-based job coaching and workplace support aligned with each individual's supported work plan. Provide targeted instruction in key vocational areas, including workplace expectations, career progression, personal hygiene, technology use, social interactions, organization, and stress management. Model professional behavior, communication, and appropriate social skills in diverse work environments. Provide crisis intervention as needed to resolve personal or workplace challenges that may impact job retention. Participate in interdisciplinary planning meetings to report progress, evaluate growth, and align support strategies. Maintain open, effective communication with job seekers, families, employers, agency staff, and community stakeholders.. Build and manage relationships with community partners independently while meeting established thresholds for billable hours. Complete detailed, accurate, and timely electronic documentation in compliance with Wildwood, OPWDD, and state/federal regulatory guidelines. Prepare mandatory documentation, including daily service notes and monthly narrative summaries.