Job Coach / Employment Specialist
About The Position
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)
Requirements
- One year experience working with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD)
- High school diploma or equivalent (18+)
- Ability to get to client's workplaces
Nice To Haves
- 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
Benefits
- Possibility of Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA options
- Scholarship and development opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training
- Recognition programs, referral bonuses
- Stable and supportive work environment with around the clock clinical support and a team environment that cares
- PTO (paid time off) and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
