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Job description
Employment Specialist (Job Coach)
Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day At Opportunities for Positive Growth (OPG) , we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve greater independence through meaningful employment. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP) and a 14-time Indiana Top Workplace , we're committed to creating positive outcomes for both the people we support and our team.
About the Role
We're seeking a full-time Employment Specialist to help individuals identify career goals, find competitive employment, and succeed in the workplace.
What You'll Do
* Support individuals in identifying career interests and strengths
* Assist with job search, placement, and onboarding
* Teach job tasks and workplace skills
* Provide on-site job coaching and support
* Build relationships with employers
* Gradually fade supports as independence increases
Pay & Schedule
* $18.50 to $20.00/hour , based on experience
* Bonus potential up to $16,000 annually
* 35 hours/week
* Minimum 25 billable hours/week
Benefits
* Mileage reimbursement
* Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
* Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
* Paid Time Off (PTO)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Continuing education opportunities
* Company-provided cell phone and computer
* Must be at least 18 years of age
* High school diploma or equivalent required
* Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
* Valid driver's license with a properly maintained vehicle and current auto insurance
* MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
* Ability to walk, bend, squat, kneel, and use wrists, shoulders, and both hands as needed to perform CPR, first aid, and personal care/lifting techniques
* Ability to successfully complete and administer CPR and First Aid
* Proof of a negative TB screening required
* One year of experience supporting individuals with disabilities in community-integrated settings preferred
* Ability to pass required background checks and other agency screening requirements as applicable
Compensation details: 18.5-20 Hourly Wage
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