Employment Specialist FULL - TIME

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

ESOP

PTO

EAP

Continuing education

Cell phone and computer

Job summary

Opportunities for Positive Growth (OPG) is seeking a full-time Employment Specialist to assist individuals on the autism spectrum and those with intellectual/developmental disabilities in securing meaningful, competitive employment. The role emphasizes relationship-building, goal orientation, and helping clients succeed in real-world work environments.

The position includes base pay of $18.50–$20.00/hour, potential quarterly bonuses up to $4,000 (annual up to $16,000), a 35-hour work week, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma, or equivalent, at least 18 years old, legal work in the United States.
• Must have a properly maintained vehicle with insurance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and perform basic CPR/First Aid.
• Proof of negative TB screening; preferably 1+ year experience with individuals with disabilities in integrated settings.

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-driven

Goal-oriented

People-focused

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day
At Opportunities for Positive Growth (OPG), we believe work should be meaningful—for both the people we support and the people on our team. We provide person-centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping people build independence, connection, and purpose through employment.
We are proud to be:

• 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
• A 14-time Top Workplace in Indiana
• Ranked:
  • #1 for Values (2025)
  • #1 for Managers (2024)
  • #1 for Meaningful Work (2023)
• Recognized as a Top 100 Workplace by USA Today (2024 & 2025)
• Accredited with Person-Centered Excellence with Distinction through the Council on Quality and Leadership

About the Role

We are 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 is ideal for someone who is relationship-driven, goal-oriented, and passionate about helping others succeed in real-world work environments.
What You’ll Do:

• 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

Pay, Bonuses & Schedule

• Base Pay: $18.50 – $20.00/hour (based on experience)
• Bonus Potential: Up to $4,000 per quarter (up to $16,000 annually)
• Schedule: 35 hours/week
• Expectations: Minimum of 25 billable hours per week

Benefits That Support You

We’re committed to supporting our team both professionally and personally:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing education
• Employer-provided cell phone and computer

Requirements

High School diploma, or equivalent, at least eighteen (18) years of age, be able to legally work in the United States, have a properly maintained vehicle with appropriate insurance, be able to lift up to 50 lbs., be able to walk, bend, squat, turn in the knees, back, wrist and shoulders and grasp with both hands (to properly administer CPR and other personal care/lifting techniques), be able to competently administer CPR/First Aid, demonstrate proof of a negative TB screening, and preferably have at least one (1) year of experience working with individuals with disabilities in integrated settings.