JobSource Employment Specialist

Job overview

The JobSource Employment Specialist role is onsite in Valparaiso, IN, serving LaPorte County and potentially Porter, Lake, and surrounding counties. Compensation is $19 per hour. Opportunity Enterprises supports people with developmental disabilities in pursuing fuller, more self-sufficient lives. The specialist helps individuals explore careers, find community employment, and maintain jobs through individualized preparation, placement, coaching, and follow-up. The work advances clients’ employment goals through coordination with employers, families, referral sources, and service teams.

What you'll do

• Provide vocational exploration, job research, interview and application assistance, job-site assessments, job shadows, trial work experiences, and coaching
• identify workplace accommodations
• build relationships with employers and referral sources
• maintain client files and required documentation
• advocate for appropriate services and attend meetings and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

jobsource employment specialist

valparaiso in

opportunity enterprises

employment services

job placement

career exploration

job coaching

disability services

employer relationships

client support

$19/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Accrued time off, partial holiday pay, employee discounts, paid mileage, training, flexible hours, and employee assistance program.
• Full-time benefits include 401(k) match, paid holidays, PTO, and medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Why this role

The role serves LaPorte County and may include work in Porter, Lake, and surrounding counties; some assignments may involve nights and weekends.

About the employer

Opportunity Enterprises, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.