Employment Specialist: Enable Meaningful Work & Growth

Socket.dev; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, short-term &/|

Life insurance

ESOP

PTO

EAP

Continuing education

Company provided devices

Job summary

Opportunities for Positive Growth (OPG) is seeking a full-time Employment Specialist to support individuals on the autism spectrum and those with intellectual/developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful, competitive employment. This role emphasizes relationship-building and goal-oriented support in real-world work settings.

You will partner with individuals to identify career goals, assist with job searches, onboarding, and on-site training, while promoting long-term workplace success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Must be able to work legally in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Partner with individuals to discover career goals and strengths.
• Support job search efforts and secure competitive employment.
• Assist with onboarding and initial job training.
• Teach job tasks and build professional/workplace skills.
• Provide on-site support and gradually fade services as independence increases.
• Collaborate with employers to promote long-term success.

Skills

Relationship building

Goal orientation

People-focused

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Opportunities for Positive Growth (OPG) is seeking a full-time Employment Specialist to support individuals on the autism spectrum and those with intellectual/developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful, competitive employment. This role emphasizes relationship-building and goal-oriented support in real-world work settings.

You will partner with individuals to identify career goals, assist with job searches, onboarding, and on-site training, while promoting long-term workplace success.