Employment Skills Instructor - Advance & Earn Program (Staten Island)

AHRC New York City is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. Come join our team and discover your passion.

Location: Staten Island, NY

Salary: $50,000 per year with a comprehensive benefits package (see below)

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am -4:30pm

AHRC NYC is seeking an Employment Skills Instructor to join our Advance & Earn program in Staten Island. This role focuses on helping opportunity youth, ages 17-24, develop essential employment and life skills. The position involves creating personalized training plans to maximize each participant’s potential, with a strong emphasis on work readiness, basic literacy, and essential life skills. You will work with both individuals with and without barriers to employment, helping them prepare for and succeed in the workforce.

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 job-specific tasks.
• Develop individualized teaching plans tailored to each participant's 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 work-readiness and occupational skill development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related human services field, plus 2 years of teaching experience.
• OR permanent certification from the NYS Department of Education/NYC Board of Education, or a combination of 8 years of related education and experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of teaching methods, principles, and techniques for working with youth.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other professionals and participants' families.
• Strong skills in conducting evaluations and making recommendations.
• Ability to successfully complete DOE/PIC training and implement its mandatory curriculum.
• Valid NYS driver’s license preferred.

Benefits:

• FREE COST 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.