Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

“I love being able to build bonds with my clients and to work together as a team to help clients reach their goals. I love working at OPPO!” -Current OPPO employee

If you are passionate about helping others, today is your lucky day! Are you searching for a fulfilling new opportunity, where you can provide services to people with disabilities that goes beyond a typical job?

Employment Specialists at OPPO say they provide life-changing services. Not only are their client's lives enriched, but our employees find the work to be the most rewarding they have ever experienced.

As an Employment Specialist, you will provide a thorough assessment of a client’s overall skills and abilities. Matching clients with employers related to their passions. An Employment Specialist also helps with all facets of job development, short-term job coaching, and ongoing support for individuals seeking integrated employment. Employment Specialists help our clients successfully find, maintain, and grow in the workplace. You will be responsible for transporting, coaching, teaching, mentoring, and assisting with interviews, applications, and resume creation. You will play an instrumental role in building long term employment success through creating opportunities that are person-centered. Current ACRE certification is required. Applicants must be able to transport clients within the community and maintain the state-mandated minimum auto liability insurance coverage.

Working for us has many benefits including:

• Company Culture

  • Making a positive impact every day.

  • You have the OPPOrtunity to creatively support your client in achieving their goals.

  • Person centered engagement through dynamic activity creation and dedicated advocacy.

• An accessible and supportive management team invested in your success.

• Informative monthly training.

• Employee appreciation events.

• Work Life

  • Part-time and Full-time schedules are available.

  • You can work with multiple clients and multiple shifts if desired.

  • Clients are located throughout Utah and we most likely have one close to your home

  • Opportunities for growth

• Your Mental Health

  • Regular check-ins with your supervisor

  • EAP - We offer an employee assistance program at no cost to you should you need to speak with someone about a particularly difficult personal situation.

• Our Insurance Coverage Available

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Health

• Benefits

  • 401K with company match

  • PTO

  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

  • Mileage Reimbursement

  • Bereavement, Maternity, and Paternity Paid Leave

About the Company: We take great pride in providing exceptional Vocational Rehabilitation, Home Based, and Community Based services to people in Utah who would otherwise be marginalized. We have been changing client and employee lives since 2011. Since that time, we have created safe, happy, and healthy OPPOrtunities for countless individuals!