Job Coach/Employment Specialist - IDD

BAYADA Home Health Care· Pittsburgh, PA 15209· Habilitation Pittsburgh South (HPT) - 1176

Posted 2026-10-01

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Join BAYADA and Make a Difference in Your Community!

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a dedicated Employment Specialist/Job Coaches 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 at work. At 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.

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: $25 per hour 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)

Locations We Are Hiring Employment Specialist/Job Coaches:

Pittsburgh, PA 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 (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+)
Day-time availability
ACRE and/or CESP certification preferred but not required.

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

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

BAYADA recognizes and rewards our job coaches who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team today!

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.

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