Job Coach, Direct Support Professional

BAYADA Home Health Care; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Education & Development

Recognition & Rewards

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care in Lincolnton, NC is seeking an Employment Specialist/Job Coach to provide one-on-one coaching and job-readiness training for individuals with IDD in community work settings. You will help clients explore interests, secure employment, and develop skills for long-term workplace success.

Responsibilities include empowering clients to obtain meaningful employment, monitoring progress, educating employers about accommodations, and advocating for inclusive work environments.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with IDD.
• High school diploma or equivalent; 18+ years.
• Day-time availability.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to obtain meaningful employment.
• Assist with enhancing job skills by monitoring progress through documentation.
• Educate employers on the benefits and opportunities of working with people with disabilities.
• Advocate for inclusion on the job and reasonable accommodations for the individual.
• Make an impact on the community.

Skills

IDD experience

Daytime availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Specialist/Job Coach

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a dedicated Employment Specialist/Job Coach to join our team. In this role, you will provide one‑on‑one support, coaching, and training to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in integrated community work settings. You will assist individuals in exploring career interests, securing employment, and developing the skills needed to maintain long‑term success at work.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Empower individuals to obtain meaningful employment
• Assist with enhancing job skills by monitoring progress through documentation
• Educate employers on the benefits and opportunities of working with people with disabilities
• Advocate for inclusion on the job and reasonable accommodations for the individual
• Make an impact on the community

Compensation & Schedule

• Competitive pay rates: $18/hr 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)

Location

Lincolnton, and the surrounding area.

Benefits

• 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

• One year of experience working with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
• High school diploma or equivalent (18+)
• Day‑time availability

Additional Opportunities

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, 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 members of marginalized communities.