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!
Pay: $18.25 an hour, additional shift differentials may apply for third shift and weekend shifts. Starting rate is based on training and experience.
Available Positions:
Part Time
(C2) Mon 2:00pm - 8:00pm, Fri & Sat 7:00am - 3:00pm | 21 hours/week
(C5) Fri & Sat 3:00pm - 11:00pm | 15 hours/week
(L4b) Sat 10:00am to Sun 6:00pm every other weekend, sleepover position - sleep time for all shifts is 10pm to 6am, Weekend Warrior position: $2 shift differential | hours vary
(S3) Thurs - Sat 3:00pm - 7:00pm | 12 hours/week
(S4.a) Sat 10:00am to Sun 6:00pm sleepover position - sleep time for all shifts is 10pm to 6am, Weekend Warrior position: $2 shift differential | hours vary
(W5) Sun 8:30am - 6:30pm, Mon-Weds 3:00pm - 7:00pm | 21.5 hours/week
(5055) Sun 8:30am - 6:30pm, Mon - Wed 4:00pm - 8:00pm | 21.5 hours/week
Full Time (benefits eligible):
(M3) Thurs 3:00pm - Sat 7:00pm | 36 hours/week
(4005) Sun 1:00pm - 11:00pm, Mon 2:00pm - 11:00pm, Fri 7:00am - 3:30pm, Sat 8:30am - 6:00pm, Weekend Warrior position: $2 shift differential for Sun and Sat shifts | 37 hours/week
(5051) Sun - Wed 11:00pm - 9:30am | 40 hours/week
(5052) Tues 2:00pm - 11:30pm, Thurs - Sat 11:00pm - 9:30am, Weekend Warrior position: $2 shift differential for Sun and Sat shifts | 38.5 hours/week
(5053) Wed - Fri 2:00pm - 11:00pm, Sat 1:00pm - 11:00pm | 35 hours/week
House Manager
Summary
Responsible for creating procedures and managing the general operations of Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA) homes or Community Living Facility (CLF) as assigned. Responsible for training and maintaining the stability of staff in the group home and maintaining the safety of all clients inside of the group home.
Pay: $22.00 - $22.50 an hour
Essential Functions
- Attendance is required.
- Manage CILAs 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; and conducting regular safety inspections.
- Advocate for client health, safety, and financial well-being; ensure clients receive all services and benefits to which they are entitled.
- Implement behavior intervention techniques.
- Review and manage departmental spending and coordinate maintenance and repairs.
- Determine departmental needs for staff, equipment, and supplies and ensure proper maintenance of client rooms, buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
- Responsible for managing scheduling issues and other emergencies that require a house manager.
- Monitor staff schedule while looking to reduce overtime as needed.
- Monitor Relias training and completion of OJT competencies for house staff.
- 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.
- Participate in on-call weekend rotation, including selecting two holidays a year.
- Maintain timely and accurate records.
- Maintain First Aid and CPR training.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and use independent judgment.
- Ability to determine and prioritize departmental goals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to keep client and OH business information confidential.
- Ability to utilize agency apps including Relias, Microsoft, Therap, and a variety of other software.
Supervisory Responsibility
- Interview and hire Direct Support Professionals; appraise work performance and provide job counsel.
- Ensure staff maintain compliance with CPR, First Aid, Rule 50, and other requirements.
- Ensure client's needs are being met daily inside and outside the home.
Responsible for creating procedures and managing the general operations of Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA) homes or Community Living Facility (CLF) as assigned. Responsible for training and maintaining the stability of staff in the group home and maintaining the safety of all clients inside of the group home.
Pay: $22.00 - $22.50 an hour
Essential Functions
- Attendance is required.
- Manage CILAs 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; and conducting regular safety inspections.
- Advocate for client health, safety, and financial well-being; ensure clients receive all services and benefits to which they are entitled.
- Implement behavior intervention techniques.
- Review and manage departmental spending and coordinate maintenance and repairs.
- Determine departmental needs for staff, equipment, and supplies and ensure proper maintenance of client rooms, buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
- Responsible for managing scheduling issues and other emergencies that require a house manager.
- Monitor staff schedule while looking to reduce overtime as needed.
- Monitor Relias training and completion of OJT competencies for house staff.
- 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.
- Participate in on-call weekend rotation, including selecting two holidays a year.
- Maintain timely and accurate records.
- Maintain First Aid and CPR training.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and use independent judgment.
- Ability to determine and prioritize departmental goals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to keep client and OH business information confidential.
- Ability to utilize agency apps including Relias, Microsoft, Therap, and a variety of other software.
Supervisory Responsibility
- Interview and hire Direct Support Professionals; appraise work performance and provide job counsel.
- Ensure staff maintain compliance with CPR, First Aid, Rule 50, and other requirements.
- Ensure client's needs are being met daily inside and outside the home.
Developmental Trainer
Summary
Provide support and supervision while teaching clients daily living skills in the Community Day Services Program.
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 an hour
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.
- 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
- Ability to exercise good judgment and patience when 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
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance.
- Be registered as a Direct Support Professional within three months of employment.
Provide support and supervision while teaching clients daily living skills in the Community Day Services Program.
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 an hour
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.
- 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
- Ability to exercise good judgment and patience when 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
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance.
- Be registered as a Direct Support Professional within three months of employment.
Education Coordinator
Summary
Responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs and training initiatives that enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to assess educational needs, develop curriculum, and facilitate training sessions that promote personal and professional growth. Assist in the day-to-day operations and coordination of educational and recreational programs within the Day Services Program.
Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Essential Functions
- Plan, coordinate, and implement services to meet the needs of clients and achieve departmental goals.
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Learning for Life Program and additional educational programs and events. Assist Day Program Manager in planning course catalog, program structure, and curriculum selection.
- Sourcing, creating, and managing the storage, distribution, and rotation of educational and recreational/seasonal materials.
- Communicate with team members regarding information on activities and events.
- Training and consulting with staff on best practices for implementing education and learning techniques.
- Assist with staff training.
- Assist Day Program Manager in developing monthly activity schedule and work cooperatively with DSPs to develop weekly/monthly activity schedules
- Provide opportunities for client choice and input by surveying clients monthly on interests in classes/activities and updating weekly activity boards.
- Maintain accurate and up to date community resources map and provide regular updates to CDS staff.
- Promote community inclusion and develop community partnerships.
- Develop programs to assist clients in achieving outcomes.
- Support DSPs in classrooms & OH Industries, including assisting with client personal care.
- Teach and demonstrate classroom management techniques.
- Assist with orientation of new clients.
- Coordinate transportation as needed.
- Provide for the safety and health of the staff and clients.
- Comply with and enforce applicable licensing and regulatory requirements, laws, work rules, accreditation standards and O.H. policies and procedures.
- Be certified in medication administration and pass medications as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and use independent judgment.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Skilled in Microsoft suite of products
Supervisory Responsibility
- Assist with staff training.
Required Education and Experience
- Become registered as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) within three months.
- QIDP Qualification Required. Bachelor’s degree and one year working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs and training initiatives that enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to assess educational needs, develop curriculum, and facilitate training sessions that promote personal and professional growth. Assist in the day-to-day operations and coordination of educational and recreational programs within the Day Services Program.
Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Essential Functions
- Plan, coordinate, and implement services to meet the needs of clients and achieve departmental goals.
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Learning for Life Program and additional educational programs and events. Assist Day Program Manager in planning course catalog, program structure, and curriculum selection.
- Sourcing, creating, and managing the storage, distribution, and rotation of educational and recreational/seasonal materials.
- Communicate with team members regarding information on activities and events.
- Training and consulting with staff on best practices for implementing education and learning techniques.
- Assist with staff training.
- Assist Day Program Manager in developing monthly activity schedule and work cooperatively with DSPs to develop weekly/monthly activity schedules
- Provide opportunities for client choice and input by surveying clients monthly on interests in classes/activities and updating weekly activity boards.
- Maintain accurate and up to date community resources map and provide regular updates to CDS staff.
- Promote community inclusion and develop community partnerships.
- Develop programs to assist clients in achieving outcomes.
- Support DSPs in classrooms & OH Industries, including assisting with client personal care.
- Teach and demonstrate classroom management techniques.
- Assist with orientation of new clients.
- Coordinate transportation as needed.
- Provide for the safety and health of the staff and clients.
- Comply with and enforce applicable licensing and regulatory requirements, laws, work rules, accreditation standards and O.H. policies and procedures.
- Be certified in medication administration and pass medications as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and use independent judgment.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Skilled in Microsoft suite of products
Supervisory Responsibility
- Assist with staff training.
Required Education and Experience
- Become registered as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) within three months.
- QIDP Qualification Required. Bachelor’s degree and one year working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
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.”
