Employment Specialist-Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Specialist

Make Work Possible. Make Impact Daily.

Are you passionate about helping people succeed at work and in life? Do you love coaching, problem-solving, and building relationships with both individuals and employers? If so, OPPO is looking for a dedicated Employment Specialist (ES) to support individuals with disabilities in finding, maintaining, and growing in meaningful, integrated employment.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in the community, believes in person-centered support, and wants to see the real-world impact of their work—every single day.

What You’ll Do

As an Employment Specialist, you’ll walk alongside clients throughout their employment journey—from discovery to long-term success.

You will:

• Assess clients’ strengths, interests, abilities, and potential barriers to employment

• Support job development, placement, and short- and long-term job coaching

• Assist with resumes, applications, interviews, and workplace onboarding

• Provide on-the-job coaching, mentoring, verbal prompts, and redirection as needed

• Advocate for client needs, including identifying and supporting ADA accommodations

• Help clients integrate socially into workplace culture and build internal supports

• Conduct job analyses and break down daily job tasks for success

• Communicate regularly with clients, employers, and VR Counselors

• Complete required documentation, progress reports, and invoicing accurately and on time

• Build and maintain partnerships with local businesses (including in-person outreach and cold calling)

• Transport clients to and from job sites as needed

• Represent OPPO professionally as a trusted community partner

• Attend required trainings, staff meetings, and presentations

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Honest, motivated, dependable, and solution-oriented

• At least 6 months of experience working with people with disabilities

• Experience with mentoring, coaching, or teaching

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to transport clients

• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 90 days (company-sponsored)

• MUST HAVE Current ACRE certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience working with people with disabilities

• Additional experience in mentoring, coaching, or teaching

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with transfers using proper techniques and equipment

Why Work at OPPO?

At OPPO, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live, work, and thrive in their community . We support people in Colorado and Utah through person-centered, long-term home, community, and employment services—and we empower our team to do meaningful, values-driven work.

Benefits include:

• PTO for all employees (including part-time)

• Mileage reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• A supportive, mission-driven team of 100+ passionate professionals

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited to help individuals achieve employment success while building inclusive workplaces, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help create OPPOrtunity where it matters most.