What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment specialist position at Opportunities for Positive Growth Inc?
Description :
Overview : Opportunities for Positive Growth, Inc. is committed to providing meaningful and dignified support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are :
- 100% employee owned
- named a Top Workplace (Indiana) ten times, 1st place in 2024 for Managers, 1st place in 2023 for Meaningful Career, and Top Workplace USA in 2023 and 2024
- earned a Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation with Distinction through the Council on Quality and Leadership
Position : We are seeking an Employment Specialist who will provide services for those on the Autism Spectrum or diagnosed with Developmental / Intellectual Disabilities of all ages.
This is a full-time Employment Specialist position (based on an average of 35 hours per week) and is available for an immediate hire.
The Employment Specialist :
- works to discover a person's career goals
- assists a person to secure competitive employment
- assists the person in completing initial training
- assists the person in learning job tasks and professional skills
- ensures the person is stable on the job before fading services
The Employment Specialist's hourly pay is a minimum of $18.50 and remains competitive based on experience. This is a Full-time position. Benefits include :
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays Paid
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continued Education / conference reimbursement
- 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.
Compensation details : 18.5-22 Hourly Wage
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Last updated : 2024-11-16
Salary : $19
