Job Coach / Employment Specialist

BAYADA Home Health Care; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Job Coach to support individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities in Reading, PA. This role involves job coaching, advocacy, and enhancing job skills, with competitive pay starting at $18 per hour. Join a caring team that values your contributions and offers flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Scholarship and development opportunities

Recognition programs

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid life insurance

Qualifications

• One year experience working with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
• ACRE and/or CESP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Empowering individuals to obtain meaningful employment.
• Educating employers on benefits of hiring people with disabilities.
• Monitoring progress through documentation.

Skills

Job coaching

Advocacy

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ACRE and/or CESP Certification

Job description

Find Your Purpose with a Career with Community Integration Services

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking a Job Coach to join the team in Reading, PA. 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. 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.

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 with a weekly pay schedule
• Flexible scheduling (part-time, various shifts)
• Short commute times (we try to match opportunities near your home)

Benefits You’ll Love:

• 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:

• ACRE and/or CESP Certification
• One year experience working with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD)
• High school diploma or equivalent

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: Reading, PA

Type: Part-Time, Weekdays, Weekends available

Pay: Weekly; $18-$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.