What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist FULL - TIME position at Opportunities for Positive Growth Inc?
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.