Job Coach / Supported Employment Specialist – Johnstown & Cambria County, PA
Job Coach / Supported Employment Specialist – $17–$23/hr
Flexible Schedules | Weekly Pay | Paid Training | Growth Opportunities | Mission-Driven Work
Abound Health is hiring a Job Coach / Supported Employment Specialist to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in finding, securing, and maintaining meaningful employment. This role combines job coaching, community-based support, and light DSP responsibilities, offering a rewarding opportunity to help individuals build independence and confidence. Abound Health is a mission-driven organization that has supported individuals with I/DD for over 20 years.
We are seeking candidates who can meet the following availability:
Required Coaching Availability:
• Thursdays: 10 AM – 7 PM
• Fridays: 10 AM – 7 PM
• At least two Saturdays per month: 10 AM – 7 PM
Additional flexibility preferred to support rotating monthly schedules, which may include:
• Monday afternoon/evening shifts
• Tuesday mid-day and early evening
• Wednesday mid-day and early evening
Full-time or part-time options available
• Minimum: 20 hours/week
• Maximum: 40 hours/week
As a Job Coach / Supported Employment Specialist, you will help individuals succeed in the workplace and in the community. Responsibilities include:
• Provide on-the-job coaching, skill-building, and workplace support
• Assist individuals in learning job tasks, communication skills, and workplace expectations
• Support clients during interviews, onboarding, and training
• Build strong relationships with employers and community partners
• Transport clients to and from job sites as needed
• Support individuals in community-based activities and independent-living skills
• Provide DSP-style support when coaching hours are not available
• Encourage independence and help individuals develop new skills
• Monitor safety and well-being in community and workplace settings
• Complete documentation, progress notes, and schedules
• Participate in paid onboarding and ongoing training
• Flexible schedules (full-time and part-time)
• Weekly pay
• Paid onboarding & training
• Opportunities for advancement & career growth
• Scholarship Program
• Invitations to company events & peer networking
• Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked
• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and active auto insurance
• Willingness to transport clients
• Ability to support individuals in community and workplace settings
• DSP experience preferred
• ACRE certification preferred (not required)
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is helpful but not required — we provide paid training
Starting Pay: $17–$23/hour
Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
At Abound Health, we empower people—clients, families, and staff—to live fulfilling and enriched lives. For over 20 years, we have been a trusted partner for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families, providing personalized services and supports that promote independence, dignity, and growth.
Our journey began when founders Janet and Rusty sought quality care for their son with autism. Their personal mission became a larger movement to deliver high-quality, person-centered services to those who need it most. Today, under the leadership of siblings Jenna and Dennis, who joined Abound Health in 2020 to make a meaningful impact, we serve over 2,500 clients across North Carolina, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Our dedicated team of 3,000 professionals works tirelessly to create environments of care, support, and empowerment.
We are proud to grow through a strategic acquisition model, seamlessly integrating new teams and services to expand our reach while maintaining our core values. At Abound Health, we believe in the power of community, respect, and opportunity. Whether we’re empowering individuals with I/DD to achieve their goals or supporting our dedicated staff, we strive to make every moment impactful.
Join us in building a world where empowerment isn’t just a mission—it’s a way of life.
