WORK FOR Opportunity House
Join the Opportunity House team and make a difference in the lives of others! We are seeking caring and compassionate people to provide care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential home settings. All group homes are located in DeKalb, IL or Sycamore, IL. All positions require Direct Support Professional (DSP) training, which is offered online and is paid.
Attention NIU Students: Opportunity House is an approved Work Study location!
Attention NIU Students: Opportunity House is an approved Work Study location!
Now hiring for our new genoa group homes!
Current Positions Available:
Direct Support Professional - Residential Program
$1,000 sign-on bonus at your 6-month benchmark!
Duties Include: Teaching daily living skills and providing support and supervision. Assisting with cooking and cleaning. Assisting with personal care and hygiene of clients. Supervising in-home and out-of-home activities.
Requirements: Must be 18 years or older. High school diploma or GED. Valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Personal vehicle to use on company business if needed. Must pass background checks. DSP training is flexible and paid!
Available Positions:
Part Time
(A6) Sat, Sun 7:00am to 3:00pm, Weekend Warrior position: $2 shift differential | 16 hours/week
(A7) Mon-Fri 4:00pm to 8:00pm | 20 hours/week
(G5) Sun, Sat, 9:00am to 3:00pm, Weekend Warrior position: $2 shift differential for Sun and Sat shifts | 12 hours/week
(G6) Sun 8:00am to 2:00pm, Mon, Weds, Fri 4:00pm to 8:00pm | 18 hours/week
(J6) Mon-Fri 4:00pm to 8:00pm | 20 hours/week
(MW5) Sat-Sun 9:00am to 5:00pm, Mon & Fri 7:00am to 1:00pm, Weekend Warrior position: $2 shift differential for Sun and Sat shifts |
28 hours/week
(Floater1) Mon, Wed, Fri 3:00pm to 7:00pm, Sun 8:00am to 2:00pm | 18 hours/week
Full Time (benefits eligible):
(A3) Sun-Thurs 3:00pm to 11:00am | 40 hours/week
(C6) Weds, Thurs 11:00pm to 9:00am, Fri 11:00pm - 8:00am, Sun 8:00am - 8:00pm | 39 hours/week
(CLF2) Mon-Tues 3:00pm to 11:30pm, Wed 2:00pm to 10:00pm, Sat 7:30am to 1:30pm, Sun 11:30am to 8:30pm | 40 hours/week
(G2) Mon 2:00pm to 11:00pm, Weds, Thurs, Sat 11:00pm to 9:00am, $1 shift differential for overnight hours 11:00pm to 9:00am |
37.5 hours/week
(G3) Weds, Thurs, Fri 2:00pm to 11:00pm, Sat 3:00pm to 11:00pm | 35 hours/week
(G4) Sun 3:00pm to 11:00pm, Mon 9:00am to 3:00pm, Tues 2:00pm to 11:00pm, Weds, Fri 9:00am to 3:00pm | 35 hours/week
(J7) Mon-Fri 7:00am to 3:00pm | 37.5 hours/week
(MW3) Weds-Fri 2:00pm to 11:00pm, Sat 3:00pm - 11:00pm | 35 hours/week
(W3) Weds-Fri 2:00pm to 11:00pm, Sat 3:00pm - 11:00pm | 35 hours/week
Duties Include: Teaching daily living skills and providing support and supervision. Assisting with cooking and cleaning. Assisting with personal care and hygiene of clients. Supervising in-home and out-of-home activities.
Requirements: Must be 18 years or older. High school diploma or GED. Valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Personal vehicle to use on company business if needed. Must pass background checks. DSP training is flexible and paid!
Available Positions:
Part Time
(A6) Sat, Sun 7:00am to 3:00pm, Weekend Warrior position: $2 shift differential | 16 hours/week
(A7) Mon-Fri 4:00pm to 8:00pm | 20 hours/week
(G5) Sun, Sat, 9:00am to 3:00pm, Weekend Warrior position: $2 shift differential for Sun and Sat shifts | 12 hours/week
(G6) Sun 8:00am to 2:00pm, Mon, Weds, Fri 4:00pm to 8:00pm | 18 hours/week
(J6) Mon-Fri 4:00pm to 8:00pm | 20 hours/week
(MW5) Sat-Sun 9:00am to 5:00pm, Mon & Fri 7:00am to 1:00pm, Weekend Warrior position: $2 shift differential for Sun and Sat shifts |
28 hours/week
(Floater1) Mon, Wed, Fri 3:00pm to 7:00pm, Sun 8:00am to 2:00pm | 18 hours/week
Full Time (benefits eligible):
(A3) Sun-Thurs 3:00pm to 11:00am | 40 hours/week
(C6) Weds, Thurs 11:00pm to 9:00am, Fri 11:00pm - 8:00am, Sun 8:00am - 8:00pm | 39 hours/week
(CLF2) Mon-Tues 3:00pm to 11:30pm, Wed 2:00pm to 10:00pm, Sat 7:30am to 1:30pm, Sun 11:30am to 8:30pm | 40 hours/week
(G2) Mon 2:00pm to 11:00pm, Weds, Thurs, Sat 11:00pm to 9:00am, $1 shift differential for overnight hours 11:00pm to 9:00am |
37.5 hours/week
(G3) Weds, Thurs, Fri 2:00pm to 11:00pm, Sat 3:00pm to 11:00pm | 35 hours/week
(G4) Sun 3:00pm to 11:00pm, Mon 9:00am to 3:00pm, Tues 2:00pm to 11:00pm, Weds, Fri 9:00am to 3:00pm | 35 hours/week
(J7) Mon-Fri 7:00am to 3:00pm | 37.5 hours/week
(MW3) Weds-Fri 2:00pm to 11:00pm, Sat 3:00pm - 11:00pm | 35 hours/week
(W3) Weds-Fri 2:00pm to 11:00pm, Sat 3:00pm - 11:00pm | 35 hours/week
Case Manager - Residential Program
$1000 Sign On Bonus at 6 months of employment!
Summary
Oversee medical, behavioral, and entitlements for clients on your case load. Coordinate and communicate with house managers to ensure clients overall well-being is being met daily.
Essential Functions
-Plan, coordinate, and implement services to meet the needs of assigned clients.
-Cooperate with the ISC to write and develop service plans, goals, and objectives that address identified needs; monitor and report on the progress or regression of skills and supports.
-Lead the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to include scheduling, coordinating, attending and facilitating of planning conferences with all disciplines. This may include annual, semi- annual and as needed staffing or meetings.
-Maintain a cooperative relationship with clients, parents/guardians, co-workers, other departments, other community agencies we work with, funders/regulators, etc., to foster productive teamwork and accomplish goals.
-Help clients develop services and supports tailored to their needs. Help individuals access and participate in the design of community support services specified in their plans.
-Ensure that individual rights and responsibilities are known and met. Provide Self-Advocacy training to clients.
-Teach educational social-development, recreational activity skills to individuals or groups of clients.
-Communicate with team regarding critical information. Such as change in health, dietary needs, mobility needs, personal care needs, level of independence, level of supervision, and outcomes.
-Assist with or consult team on client issues and new developments including behavior interventions and techniques.
-Advocate and protect client’s health, safety, welfare and personal well-being by implementing emergency, safety, and infection control plans.
-Ensure the safety and health of clients by identifying and eliminating safety hazards, establishing and enforcing safety rules, and reporting accidents promptly.
-Arrange for transportation as needed.
-Maintain timely and accurate records including ensuring that client records are uploaded and available on the DocManagement System.
-Maintain timely and accurate billing records for client activities detailing the service provided.
-Participate in meetings and committees as assigned.
-Become Authorized to pass medication in homes within 6 months of hire.
-Follow medication administration procedures and pass medications. Assess and respond to client illness and injury.
-Assist in the training and orientation of new hires, including modules of the DSP curriculum and OJT competencies.
-Comply with and enforce applicable licensing and regulatory requirements, laws, work rules, accreditation standards, and O.H. policies and procedures.
-Maintain clients benefits and entitlements as necessary.
-Be flexible and assist with DSP tasks in the homes as necessary.
-Assist with client funds including cash log, writing checks, client shopping, etc.
-Maintain QIDP status, including Continuing Education Requirements.
-Maintain First Aid, CPR, Rule 50 and other required certification.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
-Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and use independent judgment.
-Excellent organizational skills.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Ability to prioritize and perform duties without immediate direction or supervision.
-Ability to keep client and OH business information confidential.
-Skilled in Microsoft Office.
-Ability to utilize agency apps including Teams, DocManagment, Relias, Therap, and a variety of other software
Required Education and Experience
-Bachelor’s Degree
-QIDP Qualified
-At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
-Certified as a Direct Support Professional or become DSP certified within 90 days of hire.
-Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
-Minimum three years driving experience
Summary
Oversee medical, behavioral, and entitlements for clients on your case load. Coordinate and communicate with house managers to ensure clients overall well-being is being met daily.
Essential Functions
-Plan, coordinate, and implement services to meet the needs of assigned clients.
-Cooperate with the ISC to write and develop service plans, goals, and objectives that address identified needs; monitor and report on the progress or regression of skills and supports.
-Lead the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to include scheduling, coordinating, attending and facilitating of planning conferences with all disciplines. This may include annual, semi- annual and as needed staffing or meetings.
-Maintain a cooperative relationship with clients, parents/guardians, co-workers, other departments, other community agencies we work with, funders/regulators, etc., to foster productive teamwork and accomplish goals.
-Help clients develop services and supports tailored to their needs. Help individuals access and participate in the design of community support services specified in their plans.
-Ensure that individual rights and responsibilities are known and met. Provide Self-Advocacy training to clients.
-Teach educational social-development, recreational activity skills to individuals or groups of clients.
-Communicate with team regarding critical information. Such as change in health, dietary needs, mobility needs, personal care needs, level of independence, level of supervision, and outcomes.
-Assist with or consult team on client issues and new developments including behavior interventions and techniques.
-Advocate and protect client’s health, safety, welfare and personal well-being by implementing emergency, safety, and infection control plans.
-Ensure the safety and health of clients by identifying and eliminating safety hazards, establishing and enforcing safety rules, and reporting accidents promptly.
-Arrange for transportation as needed.
-Maintain timely and accurate records including ensuring that client records are uploaded and available on the DocManagement System.
-Maintain timely and accurate billing records for client activities detailing the service provided.
-Participate in meetings and committees as assigned.
-Become Authorized to pass medication in homes within 6 months of hire.
-Follow medication administration procedures and pass medications. Assess and respond to client illness and injury.
-Assist in the training and orientation of new hires, including modules of the DSP curriculum and OJT competencies.
-Comply with and enforce applicable licensing and regulatory requirements, laws, work rules, accreditation standards, and O.H. policies and procedures.
-Maintain clients benefits and entitlements as necessary.
-Be flexible and assist with DSP tasks in the homes as necessary.
-Assist with client funds including cash log, writing checks, client shopping, etc.
-Maintain QIDP status, including Continuing Education Requirements.
-Maintain First Aid, CPR, Rule 50 and other required certification.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
-Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and use independent judgment.
-Excellent organizational skills.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Ability to prioritize and perform duties without immediate direction or supervision.
-Ability to keep client and OH business information confidential.
-Skilled in Microsoft Office.
-Ability to utilize agency apps including Teams, DocManagment, Relias, Therap, and a variety of other software
Required Education and Experience
-Bachelor’s Degree
-QIDP Qualified
-At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
-Certified as a Direct Support Professional or become DSP certified within 90 days of hire.
-Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
-Minimum three years driving experience
House Manager
-Up to $1,000 Sign on Bonus once 6 months of employment has been successfully completed!
Join the Opportunity House team and make a difference in the lives of others! Caring and compassionate individuals are needed to work with clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our Residential program located in Sycamore, IL.
The House Manager at Opportunity house is invaluable to our mission to help people with developmental disabilities work, live in homes of their choice, and enjoy community life. Duties include but are not limited to:
-Manage a CILA or CLF without immediate direction or supervision.
-Ensure the health and safety of staff and clients by developing and implementing emergency, safety, and infection control plans; conduct regular safety inspections.
-Comply with and enforce applicable licensing and regulatory requirements, laws, accreditation standards and OH policy and procedures.
-Cooperate with clients, parents/guardians, co-workers, community agencies, and other departments.
-Monitor Relias training and completion of OJT competencies.
-Determine departmental needs for staff, equipment, and supplies and ensure proper maintenance of client rooms, building, grounds, and vehicle.
-Review and manage departmental spending; coordinate maintenance and repairs.
-Advocate and protect clients’ health, safety, and financial well-being; ensure clients receive all services and benefits to which they are entitled.
-Implement behavior intervention techniques.
-Responsible for on-call scheduling issues, emergencies, and other emergency situations that require a house manager.
-Participate in on-call weekend rotation, including selecting two holidays a year.
-Maintain timely and accurate records.
-Maintain First Aid and CPR training.
-Maintain home schedule/personal schedule while looking to reduce overtime as needed.
-Other duties as assigned.
The House Manager must be a Direct Support Professional; DSP training is provided online and is flexible and paid. To become the House Manager, there will be additional training required. Opportunity House will provide you with the necessary training to succeed!
Requirements:
-At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
-Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
-Minimum three years driving experience
-Must be able to pass required background checks.
Join the Opportunity House team and make a difference in the lives of others! Caring and compassionate individuals are needed to work with clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our Residential program located in Sycamore, IL.
The House Manager at Opportunity house is invaluable to our mission to help people with developmental disabilities work, live in homes of their choice, and enjoy community life. Duties include but are not limited to:
-Manage a CILA or CLF without immediate direction or supervision.
-Ensure the health and safety of staff and clients by developing and implementing emergency, safety, and infection control plans; conduct regular safety inspections.
-Comply with and enforce applicable licensing and regulatory requirements, laws, accreditation standards and OH policy and procedures.
-Cooperate with clients, parents/guardians, co-workers, community agencies, and other departments.
-Monitor Relias training and completion of OJT competencies.
-Determine departmental needs for staff, equipment, and supplies and ensure proper maintenance of client rooms, building, grounds, and vehicle.
-Review and manage departmental spending; coordinate maintenance and repairs.
-Advocate and protect clients’ health, safety, and financial well-being; ensure clients receive all services and benefits to which they are entitled.
-Implement behavior intervention techniques.
-Responsible for on-call scheduling issues, emergencies, and other emergency situations that require a house manager.
-Participate in on-call weekend rotation, including selecting two holidays a year.
-Maintain timely and accurate records.
-Maintain First Aid and CPR training.
-Maintain home schedule/personal schedule while looking to reduce overtime as needed.
-Other duties as assigned.
The House Manager must be a Direct Support Professional; DSP training is provided online and is flexible and paid. To become the House Manager, there will be additional training required. Opportunity House will provide you with the necessary training to succeed!
Requirements:
-At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
-Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
-Minimum three years driving experience
-Must be able to pass required background checks.
Recreation Floater
This position is part-time, 20 hours per week, days vary as scheduled
Summary
Teach and provide support and supervision and assist in conducting recreational activities for clients who reside in Opportunity House Group Homes. Assist in planning and preparation of assigned activities.
Essential Functions
-Advocate and protect clients’ health, safety, financial and personal well-being.
-Provide support and assistance in a home environment while promoting independence.
-Maintain a safe and healthy home environment that encourages learning and fosters clients’ preferred hobbies and interests.
-Attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings and other meetings as assigned.
-Complete timely and accurate documentation and records, including replying to scomms, actively utilizing teams/zoom, and other agency required databases.
-Use Therap system to document client attendance and engagement.
-Maintain a cooperative relationship with clients, parents/guardians, other agencies, co-workers, and other departments to foster productive teamwork and accomplish goals.
-Comply with and enforce licensing and regulatory requirements, accreditation standards and OH policy and procedures.
-Provide client transportation as assigned, which may include driving company cars, vans, buses, or personal vehicles in accordance with OH’s safety procedures; teach clients how to navigate public transportation.
-Be flexible working in all homes based on client needs and activities.
-Teach and promote client access to the community.
-Train and supervise clients. Provide skill training and promote independence and self-sufficiency.
-Plan and implement community recreation and leisure activities on-site and off-site. Provide guidance and assistance in planning leisure activities.
-Coordinate recreational activities with residential and other departments.
-Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
-Ability to keep client and OH business information confidential.
-Maintain First Aid, CPR Certification, Med Authorization, and other required certification and training.
-Complete Relias training by agency deadline.
-Exercise good judgment and patience when working with clients.
-Be familiar with behavioral intervention techniques and implement as needed.
Required Education and Experience
-High School diploma or GED.
-Able to work flexible hours.
Summary
Teach and provide support and supervision and assist in conducting recreational activities for clients who reside in Opportunity House Group Homes. Assist in planning and preparation of assigned activities.
Essential Functions
-Advocate and protect clients’ health, safety, financial and personal well-being.
-Provide support and assistance in a home environment while promoting independence.
-Maintain a safe and healthy home environment that encourages learning and fosters clients’ preferred hobbies and interests.
-Attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings and other meetings as assigned.
-Complete timely and accurate documentation and records, including replying to scomms, actively utilizing teams/zoom, and other agency required databases.
-Use Therap system to document client attendance and engagement.
-Maintain a cooperative relationship with clients, parents/guardians, other agencies, co-workers, and other departments to foster productive teamwork and accomplish goals.
-Comply with and enforce licensing and regulatory requirements, accreditation standards and OH policy and procedures.
-Provide client transportation as assigned, which may include driving company cars, vans, buses, or personal vehicles in accordance with OH’s safety procedures; teach clients how to navigate public transportation.
-Be flexible working in all homes based on client needs and activities.
-Teach and promote client access to the community.
-Train and supervise clients. Provide skill training and promote independence and self-sufficiency.
-Plan and implement community recreation and leisure activities on-site and off-site. Provide guidance and assistance in planning leisure activities.
-Coordinate recreational activities with residential and other departments.
-Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
-Ability to keep client and OH business information confidential.
-Maintain First Aid, CPR Certification, Med Authorization, and other required certification and training.
-Complete Relias training by agency deadline.
-Exercise good judgment and patience when working with clients.
-Be familiar with behavioral intervention techniques and implement as needed.
Required Education and Experience
-High School diploma or GED.
-Able to work flexible hours.
Facility Services Assistant
-Up to $1,000 Sign on Bonus once 6 months of employment has been successfully completed!
Summary
Responsible for conducting, coordinating, and overseeing all repairs, installations and upkeep operations of facilities. Play a key role in keeping employees safe by maintaining facilities and resources. Provide assistance to Facility Manager.
Essential Functions
- You will carry out various activities related to such areas as building maintenance, material handling, and facility management.
- Monitor systems – electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc. – to ensure functionality.
- Plan and oversee all repairs and installation activities.
- You will be responsible for assisting with routine repairs, installations, and replacement of common building items equipment, and furniture, such as paint, drywall, ceiling tile, cabinetry, signs, partitions, office furniture, mechanical locks, interlocking floor tiles, doors, light bulbs, air filters, and compressor oil changes.
- Keep maintenance logs and report on activities.
- Ensure facilities are safe and systems are well functioning.
- Assist managers with identification and addressing of preventative and daily maintenance issues.
- Participates in Safety Committee meetings.
- You will also maintain the cleanliness and serviceability of facilities and equipment and maintain a clean and orderly inventory of tools, equipment, materials and supplies and work closely and follow directions from the facility manager.
- Sharing On-Call responsibilities with the Facility manager.
- No aversion to cleaning up from client’s incidents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to read, understand and follow blueprints and repair manuals.
- Exercise discretion and independent judgement in decision-making.
Required Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED.
- Experience in the trades with solid understanding of the technical aspects of plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, masonry, etc.
- Valid driver's license and personal phone (home or cell).
- One year of experience in environmental/custodial services or general laboring
Summary
Responsible for conducting, coordinating, and overseeing all repairs, installations and upkeep operations of facilities. Play a key role in keeping employees safe by maintaining facilities and resources. Provide assistance to Facility Manager.
Essential Functions
- You will carry out various activities related to such areas as building maintenance, material handling, and facility management.
- Monitor systems – electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc. – to ensure functionality.
- Plan and oversee all repairs and installation activities.
- You will be responsible for assisting with routine repairs, installations, and replacement of common building items equipment, and furniture, such as paint, drywall, ceiling tile, cabinetry, signs, partitions, office furniture, mechanical locks, interlocking floor tiles, doors, light bulbs, air filters, and compressor oil changes.
- Keep maintenance logs and report on activities.
- Ensure facilities are safe and systems are well functioning.
- Assist managers with identification and addressing of preventative and daily maintenance issues.
- Participates in Safety Committee meetings.
- You will also maintain the cleanliness and serviceability of facilities and equipment and maintain a clean and orderly inventory of tools, equipment, materials and supplies and work closely and follow directions from the facility manager.
- Sharing On-Call responsibilities with the Facility manager.
- No aversion to cleaning up from client’s incidents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to read, understand and follow blueprints and repair manuals.
- Exercise discretion and independent judgement in decision-making.
Required Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED.
- Experience in the trades with solid understanding of the technical aspects of plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, masonry, etc.
- Valid driver's license and personal phone (home or cell).
- One year of experience in environmental/custodial services or general laboring
Direct Support Professional- Community Day Services
$1000 Sign on bonus after 6 months of employment!
This position is Monday- Friday 7:30am-3:30pm, 37.5 hours per week.
Summary
Provide support and supervision while teaching clients daily living skills in the Community Day Services Program.
Essential Functions
• Advocate and protect clients’ health, safety, financial and personal well-being.
• Teach and support clients in learning daily living (meal preparation, housekeeping, money management etc.), personal care (including toileting and showering as needed), adaptive living (conflict resolution and emotional regulation) and employment skills.
• Provide support and assistance in a classroom environment while fostering the acquisition of skills, appropriate behavior, greater independence and personal choice. promoting independence and
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment and teach home and community safety, including evacuation procedures.
• Maintain clean facilities and vehicles, complete assigned cleaning tasks, report safety concerns
• Encourage participation and provide individualized engagement and for each client developed from their unique interests.
• Plan and implement community recreation and leisure activities.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation and records.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with clients, parents/guardians, other agencies, co-workers, and other departments to foster productive teamwork and accomplish goals.
• Comply with and enforce licensing and regulatory requirements, accreditation standards and OH policy and procedures.
• Provide client transportation as assigned, which may include driving company cars, vans, or buses in accordance with OH’s safety procedures; teach clients how to navigate public transportation.
• Assist with medical appointments as needed.
• Maintain First Aid, CPR Certification and other required certification and training.
• Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Exercise good judgement and patience in working with clients.
• Ability to keep client and OH business information confidential.
• Ability to plan, organize and have good time management.
• Be a positive role model and build rapport
Required Education and Experience
• Be registered as a Direct Support Professional within three months of employment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance.
*Exceptions regarding requirements are made at the discretion of the HR Director and Executive Director based on position, business need, scheduled shift(s) and circumstances.
This position is Monday- Friday 7:30am-3:30pm, 37.5 hours per week.
Summary
Provide support and supervision while teaching clients daily living skills in the Community Day Services Program.
Essential Functions
• Advocate and protect clients’ health, safety, financial and personal well-being.
• Teach and support clients in learning daily living (meal preparation, housekeeping, money management etc.), personal care (including toileting and showering as needed), adaptive living (conflict resolution and emotional regulation) and employment skills.
• Provide support and assistance in a classroom environment while fostering the acquisition of skills, appropriate behavior, greater independence and personal choice. promoting independence and
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment and teach home and community safety, including evacuation procedures.
• Maintain clean facilities and vehicles, complete assigned cleaning tasks, report safety concerns
• Encourage participation and provide individualized engagement and for each client developed from their unique interests.
• Plan and implement community recreation and leisure activities.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation and records.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with clients, parents/guardians, other agencies, co-workers, and other departments to foster productive teamwork and accomplish goals.
• Comply with and enforce licensing and regulatory requirements, accreditation standards and OH policy and procedures.
• Provide client transportation as assigned, which may include driving company cars, vans, or buses in accordance with OH’s safety procedures; teach clients how to navigate public transportation.
• Assist with medical appointments as needed.
• Maintain First Aid, CPR Certification and other required certification and training.
• Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Exercise good judgement and patience in working with clients.
• Ability to keep client and OH business information confidential.
• Ability to plan, organize and have good time management.
• Be a positive role model and build rapport
Required Education and Experience
• Be registered as a Direct Support Professional within three months of employment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance.
*Exceptions regarding requirements are made at the discretion of the HR Director and Executive Director based on position, business need, scheduled shift(s) and circumstances.
House Manager Assistant
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus at 6 Month Benchmark!
Summary
Assist the House Manager with the management of the home, management of staff as well as performing the duties of a DSP. Assure that clients’ needs are being met in a timely manner.
Essential Functions
Train and supervise clients:
- Provide client orientation.
- Identify client needs and assess their skill levels.
- Provide skill training to clients; promote client independence.
- Supervise and assist clients involved in programming.
- Train and assist clients in safety and evacuation procedures.
- Assist clients in reconciling problems related to the services you are providing.
- Monitor clients’ self-administration of medications.
- Assist clients with personal care as needed.
- Provide a safe and healthy environment for clients.
- Exercise good judgment and patience in working with clients.
- After training, become first aid and CPR certified, and be able to apply the techniques.
- Be familiar with and implement behavior intervention techniques.
- Supervise and assist clients with money management and banking.
- Integrate clients into the community. Develop natural support.
- Arrange for or provide client transportation, as assigned. Teach the use of public transportation.
- Participate in weekend on-call rotation including being on-call for two holidays a year.
Advocate and protect clients’ health, safety, financial, and personal wellbeing:
-Implement emergency and safety plans.
-Be available to respond after hours to client emergencies.
-Assist clients to obtain available federal and state benefits.
-Assure proper health services are provided to clients.
Train staff on functions of DSPs within the home and in the community
-Complete DSP OJT’s/CBTA’s within 120 days of hire
-Oversee staff monthly assignment as designated by the House Manager
-Assist with staff scheduling to assure proper supervision of clients in the home.
-Communicate staff needs to House Managers in a timely manner.
Make sure that all groceries and household supplies are ample in quantity and available for use.
Communicate client, equipment, safety, or building problems/concerns to your supervisor. Communicate pertinent information to your supervisor.
Maintain compliance with all applicable work rules, policies, procedures, State/Federal licensing regulations, accreditation standards, and standard operating procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Exercise good judgement and patience in working with clients.
- Ability to keep client and OH business information confidential.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office.
Required Education and Experience
- Be registered as a Direct Support Professional within three months of employment.
-High school diploma or GED.
-Valid driver's license, auto insurance.
Summary
Assist the House Manager with the management of the home, management of staff as well as performing the duties of a DSP. Assure that clients’ needs are being met in a timely manner.
Essential Functions
Train and supervise clients:
- Provide client orientation.
- Identify client needs and assess their skill levels.
- Provide skill training to clients; promote client independence.
- Supervise and assist clients involved in programming.
- Train and assist clients in safety and evacuation procedures.
- Assist clients in reconciling problems related to the services you are providing.
- Monitor clients’ self-administration of medications.
- Assist clients with personal care as needed.
- Provide a safe and healthy environment for clients.
- Exercise good judgment and patience in working with clients.
- After training, become first aid and CPR certified, and be able to apply the techniques.
- Be familiar with and implement behavior intervention techniques.
- Supervise and assist clients with money management and banking.
- Integrate clients into the community. Develop natural support.
- Arrange for or provide client transportation, as assigned. Teach the use of public transportation.
- Participate in weekend on-call rotation including being on-call for two holidays a year.
Advocate and protect clients’ health, safety, financial, and personal wellbeing:
-Implement emergency and safety plans.
-Be available to respond after hours to client emergencies.
-Assist clients to obtain available federal and state benefits.
-Assure proper health services are provided to clients.
Train staff on functions of DSPs within the home and in the community
-Complete DSP OJT’s/CBTA’s within 120 days of hire
-Oversee staff monthly assignment as designated by the House Manager
-Assist with staff scheduling to assure proper supervision of clients in the home.
-Communicate staff needs to House Managers in a timely manner.
Make sure that all groceries and household supplies are ample in quantity and available for use.
Communicate client, equipment, safety, or building problems/concerns to your supervisor. Communicate pertinent information to your supervisor.
Maintain compliance with all applicable work rules, policies, procedures, State/Federal licensing regulations, accreditation standards, and standard operating procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Exercise good judgement and patience in working with clients.
- Ability to keep client and OH business information confidential.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office.
Required Education and Experience
- Be registered as a Direct Support Professional within three months of employment.
-High school diploma or GED.
-Valid driver's license, auto insurance.
Submit applications for employment to [email protected], or fax to (815) 895-9840.
Benefits include the following based on eligibility:
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Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
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An Equal Opportunity Employer That Offers A Drug Free Workspace “It is our policy to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, or other protected classes, in all our employment practices, and to hire only U.S. Citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.”
