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Access Services is seeking Full-Time and Part-Time Mental Health Recovery Coaches to join our Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) program in Allentown, PA. The CRR is a supportive residential program designed to help adults living with serious and persistent mental illness build the skills, confidence, and independence needed to achieve their personal recovery goals.
As a Recovery Coach, you will play a meaningful role in helping residents develop everyday living skills, strengthen community connections, and improve their overall well-being. Using a person-centered and recovery-oriented approach, you will provide individualized support, encouragement, and coaching in areas such as medication management, budgeting, relationship building, and community engagement. Through daily interactions and therapeutic support, you will help residents increase their independence and make progress toward the goals identified in their individualized Residential Support Plans.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You'll Do:
- Coach and support residents through daily life activities and routines.
- Provide therapeutic support during life's challenges while encouraging personal growth and goal achievement.
- Assist residents with medication administration and coach them toward greater independence with medication management.
- Support individuals in developing social skills and confidence when attending medical appointments and participating in community activities.
- Help residents establish and maintain healthy daily routines that support their mental health and recovery.
- Teach, model, and reinforce independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, budgeting, grocery shopping, and community resource utilization.
- Accompany residents into the community for appointments, shopping, recreation, and other meaningful activities that support recovery and community integration.
- Collaborate with residents and team members to support progress toward individualized recovery goals.
- Support program participants in managing crises.
- Maintain a cooperative, compassionate, and person-centered approach in all interactions.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with personnel from state and local agencies to support coordinated service delivery.
- Complete daily documentation, progress notes, and other required records in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Use a company vehicle to transport residents to shopping trips, medical appointments, community activities, and other program-related destinations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The selected candidate must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination, and a driving history record.
Driving Requirements:
- A valid US driver’s license for at least two years, not including time with permit.
- No serious traffic convictions within the past three years. (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period).
- Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours. Vehicle must have valid registration and inspection stickers.
- Valid auto insurance. You will be asked to provide proof that you are a covered driver on the policy.
Education: High school or GED required. Associate’s degree in a related human services field including special education, psychology or social work preferred.
Certification: Certification from a County CPS program is welcomed.
Work Experience: One year of work experience in ONE of the following:
- Intellectual Disability and Autism Services (Direct Support Professional DSP, Employment Coach, etc.)
- Drug and Alcohol Recovery
- Mental Health (Mental Health Technician, CPS, Recovery Specialist, etc.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Compensation, Schedule, and Benefits:
The base rate for this position starts at $18/hour with increases based on education and experience.
We are hiring full and part-time Recovery Coaches. Full-time staff work 40 hours/5 shifts per week.
The current available shifts are:
- Sunday 7AM-3PM, 3-11PM (optional double shift)
- Monday 3-11PM
- Tuesday 3-11PM
- Wednesday 3-11PM
- Friday 3-11PM
- Saturday 3-11PM
What You’ll Gain at Access Services
When you join our team, you’re not just getting a job, you’re stepping into a career with real support, growth, and impact. We offer a benefits package designed to meet you where you are in life.
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Health & Security: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus company-paid life insurance, disability protection and catastrophic sick leave. Access Services covers up to 88% of health premium with many employees paying less than $150/month.
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Time to Recharge: Full-time employees start their first year earning up to nearly 6 weeks of paid time off (20+ PTO days plus 9 paid holidays), with even more time added as you grow your career with us.
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Invest in Your Future: 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement program, and access to college tuition discounts.
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Built into the Job: Mileage & Toll Reimbursement.
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Support Beyond Work: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential resources for you and your family, including:
- Counseling and emotional support through in-person, telehealth and text therapy.
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Financial and legal guidance.
-
Grow With Us: Paid training, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to learn and advance across diverse roles and programs.
Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
Access Services is seeking Full-Time and Part-Time Mental Health Recovery Coaches to join our Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) program in Allentown, PA. The CRR is a supportive residential program designed to help adults living with serious and persistent mental illness build the skills, confidence, and independence needed to achieve their personal recovery goals.
As a Recovery Coach, you will play a meaningful role in helping residents develop everyday living skills, strengthen community connections, and improve their overall well-being. Using a person-centered and recovery-oriented approach, you will provide individualized support, encouragement, and coaching in areas such as medication management, budgeting, relationship building, and community engagement. Through daily interactions and therapeutic support, you will help residents increase their independence and make progress toward the goals identified in their individualized Residential Support Plans.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You'll Do:
- Coach and support residents through daily life activities and routines.
- Provide therapeutic support during life's challenges while encouraging personal growth and goal achievement.
- Assist residents with medication administration and coach them toward greater independence with medication management.
- Support individuals in developing social skills and confidence when attending medical appointments and participating in community activities.
- Help residents establish and maintain healthy daily routines that support their mental health and recovery.
- Teach, model, and reinforce independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, budgeting, grocery shopping, and community resource utilization.
- Accompany residents into the community for appointments, shopping, recreation, and other meaningful activities that support recovery and community integration.
- Collaborate with residents and team members to support progress toward individualized recovery goals.
- Support program participants in managing crises.
- Maintain a cooperative, compassionate, and person-centered approach in all interactions.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with personnel from state and local agencies to support coordinated service delivery.
- Complete daily documentation, progress notes, and other required records in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Use a company vehicle to transport residents to shopping trips, medical appointments, community activities, and other program-related destinations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The selected candidate must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination, and a driving history record.
Driving Requirements:
- A valid US driver’s license for at least two years, not including time with permit.
- No serious traffic convictions within the past three years. (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period).
- Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours. Vehicle must have valid registration and inspection stickers.
- Valid auto insurance. You will be asked to provide proof that you are a covered driver on the policy.
Education: High school or GED required. Associate’s degree in a related human services field including special education, psychology or social work preferred.
Certification: Certification from a County CPS program is welcomed.
Work Experience: One year of work experience in ONE of the following:
- Intellectual Disability and Autism Services (Direct Support Professional DSP, Employment Coach, etc.)
- Drug and Alcohol Recovery
- Mental Health (Mental Health Technician, CPS, Recovery Specialist, etc.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Compensation, Schedule, and Benefits:
The base rate for this position starts at $18/hour with increases based on education and experience.
We are hiring full and part-time Recovery Coaches. Full-time staff work 40 hours/5 shifts per week.
The current available shifts are:
- Sunday 7AM-3PM, 3-11PM (optional double shift)
- Monday 3-11PM
- Tuesday 3-11PM
- Wednesday 3-11PM
- Friday 3-11PM
- Saturday 3-11PM
What You’ll Gain at Access Services
When you join our team, you’re not just getting a job, you’re stepping into a career with real support, growth, and impact. We offer a benefits package designed to meet you where you are in life.
-
Health & Security: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus company-paid life insurance, disability protection and catastrophic sick leave. Access Services covers up to 88% of health premium with many employees paying less than $150/month.
-
Time to Recharge: Full-time employees start their first year earning up to nearly 6 weeks of paid time off (20+ PTO days plus 9 paid holidays), with even more time added as you grow your career with us.
-
Invest in Your Future: 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement program, and access to college tuition discounts.
-
Built into the Job: Mileage & Toll Reimbursement.
-
Support Beyond Work: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential resources for you and your family, including:
- Counseling and emotional support through in-person, telehealth and text therapy.
-
Financial and legal guidance.
-
Grow With Us: Paid training, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to learn and advance across diverse roles and programs.
Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Health Coach Jobs
Verify your degree matches the role
Health coach positions vary widely. Employers filing an H-1B need to prove the role is a specialty occupation, so your degree must be in a field directly related to the job, such as nutrition, kinesiology, exercise science, or public health, not just any bachelor's degree.
Check TN eligibility if Canadian or Mexican
TN visa status covers nutritionists and dietitians on the USMCA list, but not health coaches by that title. If your role is framed as a nutritionist position and you hold the right credentials, TN can bypass the H-1B cap entirely.
Search verified sponsor employers on Migrate Mate
Filter health coach and wellness roles by employers with active LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This tells you which companies have already committed to sponsoring the visa process, saving you time on outreach to employers who've never done it.
Confirm the employer's LCA wage level matches your experience
DOL certifies LCAs at four wage levels. Health coaches hired at Level I may face scrutiny if your resume shows several years of clinical or corporate wellness experience. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer.
Prepare a specialty occupation evidence file early
USCIS often issues Requests for Evidence on health coach petitions because the role isn't always viewed as requiring a specific degree. Gather job descriptions, industry publications, and your employer's internal requirements showing a bachelor's degree is the standard for the position.
Account for the H-1B cap timeline in your job search
H-1B is subject to an annual cap and selection process, and rules have changed recently. Build your job search timeline around this, since a gap between OPT expiry and an H-1B start date affects your ability to work without a cap-exempt employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a health coach role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines and documents the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Health coach roles framed around general wellness may not qualify, but positions requiring a degree in nutrition, exercise physiology, or health promotion have a stronger case. The employer's written job requirements are critical.
What visa options exist for health coaches who aren't from Australia, Canada, or Mexico?
H-1B is the primary path, subject to the annual cap and selection process. If your employer is a nonprofit hospital system, university wellness program, or government health agency, they may qualify as cap-exempt, letting them file at any time without lottery risk. J-1 visa is also possible through a designated sponsor organization for training or exchange roles.
Can a health coach role qualify for a green card through PERM labor certification?
Yes, if the employer is willing to sponsor and the role meets EB-2 or EB-3 criteria. EB-3 skilled worker requires at least two years of experience and no minimum degree, which suits many health coach positions. The employer must run a PERM recruitment process through DOL proving no qualified U.S. workers are available before filing the green card petition.
Where can I find health coach jobs with verified visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists health coach and wellness roles with employers who have verified LCA filing history, so you can focus on companies already set up to sponsor. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who may not understand the sponsorship process.
Does a three-year Australian bachelor's degree count for H-1B specialty occupation purposes?
USCIS generally accepts a three-year Australian bachelor's degree as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, particularly when combined with relevant work experience. A credential evaluation from a recognized organization strengthens your petition. Some petitions also combine a three-year degree with one to two years of post-degree experience to establish equivalency under the O*NET standard for the occupation.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Health Coach jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.