Westchester Program Support Specialist

• Location: Westchester County, NY (Hybrid - mix of in-person and remote work)
• Schedule: Part-Time
• Pay: $22.00 per hour

About This Job

We're looking for someone to help us grow our programs in Westchester! You'll teach high school students and adults important skills like self-advocacy (speaking up for yourself) and getting ready for work. You'll also help people explore careers and plan their next steps.

Your Work Week Will Look Like:

• 1 day per week: Work in-person at a partner school in Westchester
• Other hours: Work from home, meet clients at community locations (like libraries), or do administrative work

Come Grow with Us!

• Chance to grow into a full-time job
• Support for professional development and certifications
• Great team that cares about making a difference

Essential Job Functions

Teaching & Coaching (Most of Your Time - 60%)

• Lead one-on-one and group sessions teaching self-advocacy, work readiness, and independent living skills
• Use our curriculum to help people explore careers and prepare for jobs
• Use creative and flexible teaching methods to work with people of all ability levels
• Show students what good workplace behavior looks like (problem-solving, teamwork, communication)

School-Based Work (20%)

• Go to a Westchester school one day per week
• Work alongside the Lincoln Square Coaching Lead
• Help students build confidence through our curriculum activities

Paperwork & Organization (15%)

• Schedule sessions with participants and their families
• Track attendance and write progress notes
• Complete reports on time
• Follow all ACCES-VR (the vocational rehabilitation agency) rules and requirements

Teamwork & Learning (5%)

• Work with LSC staff to make sure programs meet our goals
• Attend team meetings and trainings
• Keep learning and improving your skills

You Must Have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, special education, psychology, social work, human resources, or similar field
• Experience: Previous work with people with disabilities in schools, job training, or social services
• Skills: Good at teaching, communicating, and staying organized
• Tech Comfort: Comfortable using video platforms and working from home sometimes
• Transportation: Able to travel to different locations (schools, libraries, office in Manhattan)
• Flexibility: Open to working in schools and leading group training sessions

Preferred:

• Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation, social work, or education
• Experience with Pre-ETS (Pre-Employment Transition Services) or vocational rehabilitation
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) or career readiness programs
• Speak another language

Physical Requirements:

• Able to travel on your own to different work locations
• Able to move around classrooms and schools throughout the day

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lincoln Square Coaching LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As an organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, we especially welcome applications from people with disabilities and those with lived experience navigating the systems we work within. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and employment—please contact us if you need assistance.