Job Coach / Employment Specialist

Hiring.fm; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Education & Development

Recognition & Rewards

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an Employment Specialist / Special Needs Job Coach for part-time roles in Chester County, PA. You will coach individuals with IDD one-on-one, help them find and maintain work, and educate employers on inclusive practices.

Flexible shifts and weekly pay are offered across several local locations. Responsibilities include empowering clients to obtain employment, monitoring progress, and advocating for accommodations.

Qualifications

• One year experience working with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD).
• High school diploma or equivalent (18+).
• Ability to get to client's workplaces.
• ACRE Certification or CESP preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

IDD experience

Transportation to client sites

Education

High school diploma

ACRE Certification or CESP preferred

Job description

Join BAYADA and Make a Difference in Your Community!

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an Employment Specialist / Special Needs Job Coach to join the team in Chester County, PA. BAYADA’s Job Coaches 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.

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. We are PART-TIME and have clients in need of Supported Employment services in locations such as Chester Springs, Spring City, and West Chester around Chester County, PA.

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 $18 - $25 / 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)
• You may also have the opportunity to work supplemental hours as a Direct Support Professional, if you wish

Benefits You’ll Love:

• Possibility of 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 experience working with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD)
• High school diploma or equivalent (18+)
• Ability to get to client's workplaces
• ACRE Certification or CESP preferred

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.

Locations We’re Hiring: Chester County, Chester Springs, Phoenixville, West Chester, Malvern, Exton

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 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.