Employment Specialist - Job Coach

BAYADA Home Health Care; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Job Coach, where you'll empower individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities to achieve meaningful employment. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the community while providing flexible scheduling and competitive pay. With a supportive team environment and a commitment to your professional development, you'll thrive in a culture that values care and collaboration. Enjoy benefits like health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for growth. If you're passionate about making an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Scholarship Opportunities

Recognition Programs

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• One year experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to obtain meaningful employment.
• Educate employers on benefits of working with people with disabilities.
• Advocate for inclusion and reasonable accommodations.

Skills

Job Coaching

Training Individuals with IDD

Documentation Monitoring

Advocacy for Inclusion

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ACRE Certification

CESP Certification

Job description

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

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seekingJob Coach to join the team in the Philadelphia, PA area. BAYADA’s Employment Specialist - Job Coach - 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.

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 starting at $25 with a weekly pay schedule
• Flexible scheduling (various shifts)
• Short commute times (we try to match opportunities near your home)

Benefits You’ll Love:

• 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)

• Other Benefits: 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications for Our Job Coaches:

• One year experience working with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD)

• High school diploma or equivalent

• ACRE Certification, preferred not required

• And/or CESP, preferred not required

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!

Locations We’re Hiring: Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia

Pay: Weekly;$25 based on experience

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.