Employment Specialist/Job Coaching - IDD
Listed on 2026-07-21
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Social Work
Life Skills Coach/Career Advisor, Human Services/ Social Work, Community Support Services, Rehabilitation
Employment Specialist/Job Coaching - IDD
East Pittsburgh, PA 15112 | | -
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 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.
- 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
- 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)
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)
- 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
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 OpportunitiesTo obtain more hours, you may also be able to work as a Direct Support Professional.
Equal Opportunity StatementBAYADA 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.
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