ENERGETIC, MOTIVATED, CARING INDIVIDUALS WANTED!
Are you looking for a career where you can truly make a difference? The Advocacy and Resource Center can offer you a life-changing opportunity, and YOU can create life-changing opportunities for people with disabilities!
The Advocacy & Resource Center is seeking a dedicated and organized professional to join our team as a Program Coordinator. This full-time position plays an essential role in supporting individuals receiving services by developing, maintaining, and coordinating person-centered habilitation plans.
Responsibilities include:Meeting with individuals receiving services to support goal development and promote personal growth and independence
Developing new habilitation plans and updating existing plans in accordance with agency standards and regulatory requirements
Ensuring plans are accurately implemented and aligned with individual needs and outcomes
Communicating plan updates and changes to relevant staff and departments
Maintaining clear, accurate documentation and records
Supporting collaboration between individuals, staff, and service providers
Candidates who are new to writing habilitation plans are encouraged to apply. Training will be provided for the right candidate.
Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Human Services, or a related field (required)
Minimum of one (1) year experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Strong written communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Clean, valid New York State Driver’s License
Generous benefits package includes:
• Shift differentials offered for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts
• Health insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Vacation time
• Parental leave
• Life Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
The Advocacy and Resource Center qualifies as a public service loan forgiveness employer.
The Advocacy and Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, disabled/veterans.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Services, or a related field
- At least one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Clean, valid New York State driver's license
What We Do
AHRC New York City is a nonprofit organization and one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Its mission is to advocate for people who are neurodiverse so they can lead full and equitable lives. The organization’s work centers on developmental-disability services and advocacy for neurodiverse people across the city.
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