Corporate Employment Specialist - (Non-Profit)

AHRC NYC 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 who are neuro-diverse to lead full and equitable lives. Come join the company where generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity and optimism.

AHRC NYC is seeking a Corporate Employment Specialist (CES) to oversee a part of their Employment Business Services program. AHRC NYC contracts supported employment programs with businesses throughout the country. The Corporate Employment Specialist will be responsible for supporting neuro-diverse employees in achieving and maintaining meaningful employment in a corporate environment.  This is a position where you can truly make a difference and live your passion every day.

Job Description

The CES will be responsible for developing individualized strategies, providing hands-on support and guidance, and ensuring employees consistently meet job expectations while maintaining high-quality work. The CES must have a strong attention to detail as they will be expected to regularly check the quality of work and offer real-time feedback. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and professionalism are essential.  

Schedule: Monday-Friday...typically 9am-5pm, 35-40 hours per week. 

Pay Rate: $25 per hour.

Responsibilities Overview

• Provide a high level of dedicated customer service to assigned contracts and management staff.

• Maintain positive working relationships with the goal of expanding existing contracts.

• Teach, assist, and support new workers in their jobs using techniques such as demonstration of tasks, modeling, counseling, observation, and discussion.

• Provide training and support to workers with disabilities, ensuring their success in their roles.

• Write detailed service notes after each session to monitor client progress and outcomes.

• Assist with day-to-day supervision of the program, including scheduling, time sheets, communication with contract customers, and general troubleshooting.

• Travel to route new workers from home to job sites.

• High school diploma required; Associate degree strongly preferred

• Must be highly motivated and have the ability to take charge

• Experience working with people who are neurodivergent and have intellectual or developmental disabilities is preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience interacting with high-level management is a plus

• Compassion, curiosity, creativity and optimism required

Benefits: 

• Low Cost comprehensive Medical Ins.
• Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid training and orientation
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(b)
• 403(b) match
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• 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. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.