Supported Employment Counselor
Company: Job Path
Location: New York City
Posted on: December 30, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Path supports autistic
people and people with developmental disabilities as they make
choices about their lives and play valued roles in their
communities. Job Path encourages people to explore what they want
out of life and to chart their own journeys. Whether it’s finding a
job, making a contribution in a volunteer role, establishing a
home, or being part of the community, the goal is to assist the
person to lead a full and active life. Job Path’s Supported
Employment program is integral in ensuring the long term success of
people on the job. Job Path is seeking an energetic, responsible,
and creative person to manage a caseload of people who are
currently employed. The Employment Counselor is responsible for
ensuring that the people they support are able to maintain and grow
in their jobs and careers. Employment Counselors must be proactive,
seeking out ways for a person to grow on the job and by identifying
issues before they jeopardize a person’s employment. Employment
Counselors must be reliable and punctual; in order for the people
we support to be successful in their jobs. Responsibilities include
(but are not limited to) the following tasks: Provide ongoing
support to a caseload of ten to fifteen people in our employment
program Developing strategies for participants to build on their
work skills to be able to complete tasks as independently as
possible Help people work through issues that may arise on the job
by using creative problem solving Encourage participants to learn
new skills to grow at their jobs Develop positive relationships
with participants’ coworkers, supervisors and managers Work with
employers to guarantee their satisfaction with Job Path services
Assist people to grow in their careers, which may include but is
not limited to assistance with skill building, advocacy and job
development Serve as an active team member by attending team
meetings, trainings, contributing new ideas and maintaining ongoing
communications with supervisor(s) Ongoing communication with
families Communication with network for support - including Care
Managers and other people involved in the lives of people receiving
services Be flexible and available to provide support to
participants as needed. Occasionally, one may need to be available
to provide support on weekends or outside of the standard work day,
depending on the work schedule of the people we support. . Provide
training and guidance to Direct Support Professionals who are
supporting people on your caseload Documentation and Billing
Complete a daily hours chart to document all services provided
Submit detailed case notes for all billable services on a daily
basis into the electronic record keeping system Complete a monthly
summary that details services provided and progress for each person
on a caseload Attend and provide feedback at Life Plan meetings
twice a year for each person we support, creating and submitting
Staff Action Plan Location : This position requires two days of
presence in Job Path’s midtown Manhattan office and travel around
the city to develop employment and support people on the job.
Hybrid remote option is available on non-office/support days.
Qualifications: BA degree preferred or a combination of high school
diploma or equivalency and related experience. Experience
supporting people with developmental disabilities a plus. Excellent
written and verbal communication skills Experience with
administrative work and record keeping Demonstrated ability to
communicate effectively, both externally and internally with team
members Ability to actively listen and collaborate Computer
literacy (Google Workspace, Spreadsheets, Web-based case notes)
Demonstrate competency in written, verbal and computational skills
to document records in accordance with program and OPWDD mandates
Excellent networking skills Salary: Annual salary of
$43,000-$45,000 depending on education and experience, Eligible for
overtime Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Short Term
Disability, Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Policy
Work/Life Assistance Program (EAP) Pre-tax commuter and medical
plans 403b retirement plan with 5% employer match after two years
of employment Generous vacation policy To Apply: Submit your resume
and answers to the application questions via our jobs board. Or,
send via fax to 212-921-5342 or mail to: Job Path Attn: Aimee
Althoff 256 West 38th Street 2nd Floor New York, NY 10018 *Please
note: Only applicants we feel meet requirements of the position
will be contacted for an interview. No calls please. Job Path is an
equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be
considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on
races, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital
status, sexual orientation, employment, or citizenship status.
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