ACRE Certified : Special Needs Job Coach

BAYADA Home Health Care; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home health care provider is seeking a Special Needs Job Coach in Lancaster, PA. This role involves providing job coaching and training to individuals with intellectual disabilities, advocating for inclusion, and creating meaningful employment opportunities. Candidates should have experience supporting individuals with IDD and hold an ACRE certification. The position offers competitive pay rates of $18 - $25, flexible scheduling, and various employee benefits including health insurance options, on-the-job training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Education and development programs

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• One year of verifiable work experience supporting individuals with intellectual and development disabilities.
• Ability to work part-time on weekdays and weekends.
• ACRE Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to obtain meaningful employment.
• Assist with enhancing job skills by monitoring progress.
• Educate employers on benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities.
• Advocate for inclusion and accommodations on the job.

Skills

Support for individuals with intellectual disabilities

Job coaching

Monitoring progress

Educating employers

Advocacy for inclusion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ACRE Certification required

Job description

Be the Job Coach you always wanted to be at BAYADA Home Health Care!

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking a Special Needs Job Coach to join the team in Lancaster, PA. BAYADA’s Employment Specialist / Job Coach will work one-on–one providing job coaching and training to individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) within a general work setting. Job coaches will assist to explore, seek, choose and acquire and maintain employment. As a member of our team, you will be valued, respected, and heard. We are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow, and we can’t wait for you to join us. ACRE certification required.

You will be part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values. We provide an opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of others and offer flexibility in our roles to match your needs.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Empowering an Individual to obtain meaningful employment
• Assist with enhancing job skills by monitoring progress through documentation
• Educate employers on benefits and opportunities of work with people with disabilities
• Advocating for inclusion on the job and reasonable accommodations for the individual
• Making an impact on the community

Compensation & Schedule:

• Competitive pay rates of $18 - $25 with a weekly pay schedule
• Flexible scheduling (part-time, various shifts)
• Short commute times (we try to match opportunities within 30 minutes near your home)

Benefits You’ll Love:

• Possibility for Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA options
• Education & Development: Scholarship and development opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training
• Recognition & Rewards: Recognition programs, referral bonuses
• Positive Work Environment: Stable and supportive work environment with around the clock clinical support and a team environment that cares
• Paid Time Off: PTO (paid time off) and paid holidays
• Other Benefits: 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications for Our Job Coaches:

• One year of verifiable work experience supporting individuals with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD)
• High school diploma or equivalent (18+)
• ACRE Certification required and/or CESP

Thrive in a Culture That Cares:

We put your well-being first, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment of belonging where you can achieve your goals. Don't just take our word for it:

• Rated 3.8 stars on Indeed & Glassdoor
• Newsweek's Greatest Workplace for Overall, Women, Parents & Families, Diversity
• Forbes Best Employers for Veterans

BAYADA recognizes and rewards our job coaches who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team today!

Current available work locations for Job Coach's: Lancaster and York

Type: Part-Time, Weekdays, Weekends available

Pay: Weekly; $18 - $25 / hr

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.