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Job Coach roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your degree level and the employer's documented requirements. PERM labor certification is typically the first step, requiring employers to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available before filing your I-140 petition for permanent residency.
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Job Coach | Home Health:
Location: Pennsylvania
Work Location: Field-Based
Schedule: Flexible
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable Pennsylvania law
About Our Company:
OneWell Health Care and its affiliate, OneWell of Pennsylvania LLC, are dedicated to empowering individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Autism to lead fulfilling, self-directed lives. We provide compassionate, person-centered care that promotes dignity, independence, and inclusion across community and home settings.
Position Summary:
The Job Coach provides individualized support to individuals with IDD in securing and maintaining competitive employment within the community. This role works directly on-site at the individual’s workplace to ensure job success, foster independence, and support long-term employment stability, while promoting inclusion and professional growth.
Position Scope:
This position operates within the IDD Department and functions primarily in community-based employment settings. The Job Coach provides direct support services at employer worksites and in community environments.
The role focuses on skill acquisition, fading of supports, employer collaboration, and documentation compliance while promoting competitive integrated employment outcomes.
This position does not supervise staff but plays a key role in supporting participant vocational goals and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
The Job Coach is responsible for delivering high-quality supported employment services that promote independence and sustainable job placement. This role provides individualized, on-site job coaching and structured skill instruction, helping individuals learn job tasks, workplace expectations, and appropriate professional behaviors while reducing reliance on paid supports through fading plans and natural supports. The Job Coach coordinates with employers and employment teams, supports transportation and travel training when applicable, advocates for workplace accommodations, and assists individuals during interviews as assigned. Responsibilities include conducting hands-on training at worksites, breaking down tasks into manageable steps, monitoring performance, providing feedback, supporting vocational assessments and ISP employment goal updates, offering crisis support within scope of training, and participating in team meetings and professional development. The role ensures all service documentation meets ODP, regulatory, and billing standards and supports program initiatives related to employment growth and expansion.
Regulatory Frameworks:
Services must comply with:
- Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS)
- Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)
- Medicaid Waiver requirements (Community Participation Support / Supported Employment)
- CMS Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule
- HIPAA
- ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
- FLSA
Confidentiality:
The Job Coach must maintain strict confidentiality of all participant information in accordance with HIPAA, agency policies, and state/federal regulations.
Confidential information must not be disclosed to employers or third parties without appropriate authorization.
Documentation Requirements:
- Complete daily service notes within required timelines
- Document progress toward employment goals
- Maintain accurate attendance and billing records
- Submit incident reports when required
- Maintain communication logs with employers and team members
Documentation must meet ODP standards and be audit-ready at all times.
Certifications:
Required:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Clear criminal background checks (PA State Police, FBI if applicable)
- Child Abuse Clearance (if required)
Preferred:
- CPR/First Aid Certification
Education:
Minimum:
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, Psychology, or related field
Experience:
Preferred:
- Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Experience in community-based employment or vocational services
- Experience teaching or coaching skills
Technical Skills:
- Ability to use electronic documentation systems (e.g., C2S or similar HRIS/EHR systems)
- Basic computer skills (email, Microsoft Office, data entry)
- Ability to complete electronic service documentation accurately
- Familiarity with assistive technology preferred
Languages:
Proficiency in English required. Bilingual skills are a plus depending on service area needs.
Driver License:
Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License required. Reliable transportation required. Proof of insurance required.
Travel Requirement:
Frequent travel within assigned service area. Travel to employer worksites required. Occasional travel to office for meetings or trainings. Evening or weekend hours may be required based on participant employment schedules.
Benefits:
Compensation and Financial Benefits:
- Paid sick leave
- Vacation time
- Very competitive wages
- Overtime pay
- Referral bonuses
- Weekly direct deposit
- DailyPay (get paid before payday)
- Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Retirement plan benefits 401(k)
Health and Wellness Benefits (available for full time employees):
- Medical (PPO, Flex, and HSA plans)
- Dental
- Vision
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance and Other Benefits:
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive supervisor and work environment
Legal Disclaimer:
This job description reflects the general nature and scope of the role and is not exhaustive. OneWell Health Care reserves the right to revise responsibilities, qualifications, or expectations at its discretion, consistent with applicable law. Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice.
If you are passionate about supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply today.
Join OneWell Health Care — where your work truly changes lives.
Job Type: Full time
Job Coach | Home Health:
Location: Pennsylvania
Work Location: Field-Based
Schedule: Flexible
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable Pennsylvania law
About Our Company:
OneWell Health Care and its affiliate, OneWell of Pennsylvania LLC, are dedicated to empowering individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Autism to lead fulfilling, self-directed lives. We provide compassionate, person-centered care that promotes dignity, independence, and inclusion across community and home settings.
Position Summary:
The Job Coach provides individualized support to individuals with IDD in securing and maintaining competitive employment within the community. This role works directly on-site at the individual’s workplace to ensure job success, foster independence, and support long-term employment stability, while promoting inclusion and professional growth.
Position Scope:
This position operates within the IDD Department and functions primarily in community-based employment settings. The Job Coach provides direct support services at employer worksites and in community environments.
The role focuses on skill acquisition, fading of supports, employer collaboration, and documentation compliance while promoting competitive integrated employment outcomes.
This position does not supervise staff but plays a key role in supporting participant vocational goals and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
The Job Coach is responsible for delivering high-quality supported employment services that promote independence and sustainable job placement. This role provides individualized, on-site job coaching and structured skill instruction, helping individuals learn job tasks, workplace expectations, and appropriate professional behaviors while reducing reliance on paid supports through fading plans and natural supports. The Job Coach coordinates with employers and employment teams, supports transportation and travel training when applicable, advocates for workplace accommodations, and assists individuals during interviews as assigned. Responsibilities include conducting hands-on training at worksites, breaking down tasks into manageable steps, monitoring performance, providing feedback, supporting vocational assessments and ISP employment goal updates, offering crisis support within scope of training, and participating in team meetings and professional development. The role ensures all service documentation meets ODP, regulatory, and billing standards and supports program initiatives related to employment growth and expansion.
Regulatory Frameworks:
Services must comply with:
- Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS)
- Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)
- Medicaid Waiver requirements (Community Participation Support / Supported Employment)
- CMS Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule
- HIPAA
- ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
- FLSA
Confidentiality:
The Job Coach must maintain strict confidentiality of all participant information in accordance with HIPAA, agency policies, and state/federal regulations.
Confidential information must not be disclosed to employers or third parties without appropriate authorization.
Documentation Requirements:
- Complete daily service notes within required timelines
- Document progress toward employment goals
- Maintain accurate attendance and billing records
- Submit incident reports when required
- Maintain communication logs with employers and team members
Documentation must meet ODP standards and be audit-ready at all times.
Certifications:
Required:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Clear criminal background checks (PA State Police, FBI if applicable)
- Child Abuse Clearance (if required)
Preferred:
- CPR/First Aid Certification
Education:
Minimum:
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, Psychology, or related field
Experience:
Preferred:
- Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Experience in community-based employment or vocational services
- Experience teaching or coaching skills
Technical Skills:
- Ability to use electronic documentation systems (e.g., C2S or similar HRIS/EHR systems)
- Basic computer skills (email, Microsoft Office, data entry)
- Ability to complete electronic service documentation accurately
- Familiarity with assistive technology preferred
Languages:
Proficiency in English required. Bilingual skills are a plus depending on service area needs.
Driver License:
Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License required. Reliable transportation required. Proof of insurance required.
Travel Requirement:
Frequent travel within assigned service area. Travel to employer worksites required. Occasional travel to office for meetings or trainings. Evening or weekend hours may be required based on participant employment schedules.
Benefits:
Compensation and Financial Benefits:
- Paid sick leave
- Vacation time
- Very competitive wages
- Overtime pay
- Referral bonuses
- Weekly direct deposit
- DailyPay (get paid before payday)
- Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Retirement plan benefits 401(k)
Health and Wellness Benefits (available for full time employees):
- Medical (PPO, Flex, and HSA plans)
- Dental
- Vision
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance and Other Benefits:
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive supervisor and work environment
Legal Disclaimer:
This job description reflects the general nature and scope of the role and is not exhaustive. OneWell Health Care reserves the right to revise responsibilities, qualifications, or expectations at its discretion, consistent with applicable law. Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice.
If you are passionate about supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply today.
Join OneWell Health Care — where your work truly changes lives.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Job Coach
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires employers to define a minimum education level for the role. If your Job Coach position is classified as EB-3, a bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field strengthens your labor certification file and reduces audit risk.
Target employers with established HR infrastructure
Workforce development agencies, rehabilitation organizations, and large nonprofit social services providers are more likely to have in-house HR teams experienced with PERM filings than small private practices or sole-proprietor coaching firms.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
DOL sets the prevailing wage your employer must pay you throughout the green card process. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific Job Coach SOC code and metro area before finalizing any salary discussion.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring Job Coach employers
Not all Job Coach employers advertise green card sponsorship, even when they've filed before. Search Migrate Mate to surface employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history in workforce development, social services, and education sectors.
Document your specialty if pursuing EB-2 eligibility
EB-2 requires the position to genuinely need an advanced degree. If your role involves vocational rehabilitation or specialized caseload populations, ask your employer to document those requirements explicitly in the PERM job description from the start.
Understand the I-140 to green card timeline for your country
After PERM certification, USCIS adjudicates your I-140 petition. Your priority date and birth country determine how long you'll wait for a visa number. Most countries outside India and China face minimal backlogs at the EB-3 level.
Green Card Job Coach: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Job Coach roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories can apply depending on how the employer structures the role. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree, which fits most Job Coach openings. EB-2 applies when the employer can demonstrate the role genuinely requires an advanced degree, such as a master's in rehabilitation counseling or vocational psychology. Your employer's PERM job description drives this classification.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Job Coach roles?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no annual renewal requirement, whereas H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring periodic extensions. EB-3 green card filings also face no annual cap at the petition stage, though visa number availability varies by country. The PERM process is longer upfront but the outcome is permanent, not time-limited authorization.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Job Coach employer?
Your employer must conduct a supervised DOL recruitment process to verify no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes posting the job, documenting applicant rejections, and filing the ETA-9089 application with DOL. PERM processing typically runs six months to over a year before your employer can file the I-140 petition with USCIS.
Where can I find Job Coach jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise green card sponsorship directly, so the most reliable approach is filtering for employers with documented EB-2 or EB-3 filing history in relevant sectors. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Job Coach roles at employers who have sponsored employment-based green cards, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness based on a generic job listing.
Can I switch Job Coach employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, once your I-140 is approved and you've held that status for 180 days, job portability rules allow you to move to a similar role in the same occupational classification without restarting the green card process. Job Coach roles that fall under the same SOC code and involve comparable duties should qualify. Confirm the new position matches your approved petition's occupation before accepting an offer.