Careers in Intellectual and Developmental Disability Support

7 days ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States LifesWork of Western PA Full time

About LifesWork of Western PA

LifesWork of Western PA is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live the life they choose, and our mission is centered around lifting up some of the most vulnerable members of society.

Our job coaches play a vital role in helping individuals acquire, maintain, and enhance skills required for employment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding career opportunity.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is $17.00 per hour, plus benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as paid time off and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide job coaching across all of our program areas: facility, community, and in small group staffing locations.
  • May transport participants to and from the worksite using company vehicles.
  • Complete daily documentation of implementation and progress towards the participants' goals and activities based on the care plan.
  • Support the achievement of the participants' personal outcomes and goals.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and implementation of the participants' support plan.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Contribute information regarding the participants' progress for support team meetings when requested.
  • Engage with participants on a daily basis to facilitate growth for learning and opportunities.
  • Identify and provide reasonable accommodation to assist the needs of participants; for example, assisting them with the vending machine or walking them to the bathroom.
  • Provide a person-centered environment that fosters advancement and transition.
  • Act as a role model for appropriate workplace behavior.
  • Engage with all participants in a positive, respectful, productive manner on a regular basis.
  • Complete and maintain annual staff qualifications, including 24 credit hours of training per year.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

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