Employment Specialist/Job Coaching - IDD

BAYADA Home Health Care; East Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Education & Development opportunities

Recognition & Rewards programs

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is looking for an Employment Specialist/Job Coach in East Pittsburgh, PA. This role involves providing one-on-one support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in community work settings.

Responsibilities include advocating for inclusion, enhancing job skills, and empowering individuals to secure meaningful employment. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $25 per hour, health benefits, paid time off, and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• One year experience working with individuals with IDD.
• High school diploma or equivalent (18+).
• ACRE and/or CESP certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Empowering individuals to obtain meaningful employment.
• Enhancing job skills through documentation and monitoring.
• Educating employers on working with individuals with disabilities.

Skills

Experience working with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)

Advocacy for inclusion and reasonable accommodations

Documentation and monitoring skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Specialist/Job Coaching - IDD

East Pittsburgh, PA 15112 | 40.403357596 | -79.838934158

Join BAYADA and Make a Difference in Your Community!

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a dedicated Employment Specialist/Job Coach to join our team. In this role, Job Coaches provide one‑on‑one support, coaching and training to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in integrated community work settings. Job Coaches assist individuals in exploring career interests, securing employment and developing the skills needed to maintain long‑term success at work. At BAYADA, team members are valued, respected, and heard. We are deeply committed to investing in our people and supporting their professional growth, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Empowering an individual to obtain meaningful employment
• Assisting with enhancing job skills by monitoring progress through documentation
• Educating employers on the benefits and opportunities of working 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 rate: $25 per hour with a weekly pay schedule
• Short commute times (we try to match opportunities within 30 minutes of your home)

Locations We Are Hiring

East Pittsburgh area and surrounding areas

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 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 experience working with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
• High school diploma or equivalent (18+)
• ACRE and/or CESP certification preferred but not required

Thriving 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. We have been rated 3.8 stars on Indeed & Glassdoor and recognized by Newsweek as a Greatest Workplace for Overall, Women, Parents & Families, and Diversity.

Additional Opportunities

To obtain more hours, you may also be able to work as a Direct Support Professional.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.