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
(A2) Fri & Sat 11:00pm - 8am, 17 hours/week | Weekend Warrior position | $2 shift differential
(A6) Fri & Sat 11:00pm - 8:00am, 16 hours/week, Weekend Warrior position | $2 shift differential
(B4b) Saturday 4:00pm to Sunday 4:00pm every other weekend, sleepover position - sleep time for all shifts is 10pm to 6am, Weekend Warrior position: $2 shift differential | hours vary
(C5) Fri-Sat 3:00pm - 11:00pm | 15 hours/week
(CLF3b) Saturday 11:30am to 8:30pm, Weekend Warrior position: $2 shift differential for awake hours | 9 hours/week
(G5) Sun, Sat, 9:00am to 3:00pm, Weekend Warrior position: $2 shift differential for Sun and Sat shifts | 12 hours/week
(S4a) Saturday 10:00am to Sunday 6:00pm every other weekend, sleepover position - sleep time for all shifts is 10pm to 6am, Weekend Warrior position: $2 shift differential | hours vary
Full Time (benefits eligible):
(A1) Sun - Thurs 11p - 7:30a | 40 hours/week
(A3) Sun - Thurs 3:00pm - 11:00pm | 40 hours/week
(A5) Mon - Fri 7:00am - 3:30pm | 38 hours/week
(CLF2) Sun 11:30am - 8:30pm, Mon & Tue 3:00pm - 11:30pm, Wed 2:00pm - 10:00pm, Sat 7:30am - 1:30pm | 40 hours/week
(CLF6) Sun 3:30pm - 11:30pm, Wed - Fri 11:30pm - 8:30am | 35 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) Wed, Thurs, Fri 2:00pm to 11:00pm, Sat 3:00pm to 11:00pm | 35 hours/week
(J7) Mon - Fri 7:00am - 3:30pm | 37.5 hours/week
(MW3) Wed - Fri 2:00pm to 11:00pm, Sat 3:00pm - 11:00pm | 35 hours/week
(W4) Sun 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:00am - 3:00pm, Tues 2:00pm - 11:00pm | 35 hours/week
(MW1) Sun - Tues & Fri 11:00pm - 9:00am, 38 hours/week
(W3) Wed, Thurs, Fri 2:00pm - 11:00pm, Sat 3:00pm - 11:00pm
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
(A2) Fri & Sat 11:00pm - 8am, 17 hours/week | Weekend Warrior position | $2 shift differential
(A6) Fri & Sat 11:00pm - 8:00am, 16 hours/week, Weekend Warrior position | $2 shift differential
(B4b) Saturday 4:00pm to Sunday 4:00pm every other weekend, sleepover position - sleep time for all shifts is 10pm to 6am, Weekend Warrior position: $2 shift differential | hours vary
(C5) Fri-Sat 3:00pm - 11:00pm | 15 hours/week
(CLF3b) Saturday 11:30am to 8:30pm, Weekend Warrior position: $2 shift differential for awake hours | 9 hours/week
(G5) Sun, Sat, 9:00am to 3:00pm, Weekend Warrior position: $2 shift differential for Sun and Sat shifts | 12 hours/week
(S4a) Saturday 10:00am to Sunday 6:00pm every other weekend, sleepover position - sleep time for all shifts is 10pm to 6am, Weekend Warrior position: $2 shift differential | hours vary
Full Time (benefits eligible):
(A1) Sun - Thurs 11p - 7:30a | 40 hours/week
(A3) Sun - Thurs 3:00pm - 11:00pm | 40 hours/week
(A5) Mon - Fri 7:00am - 3:30pm | 38 hours/week
(CLF2) Sun 11:30am - 8:30pm, Mon & Tue 3:00pm - 11:30pm, Wed 2:00pm - 10:00pm, Sat 7:30am - 1:30pm | 40 hours/week
(CLF6) Sun 3:30pm - 11:30pm, Wed - Fri 11:30pm - 8:30am | 35 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) Wed, Thurs, Fri 2:00pm to 11:00pm, Sat 3:00pm to 11:00pm | 35 hours/week
(J7) Mon - Fri 7:00am - 3:30pm | 37.5 hours/week
(MW3) Wed - Fri 2:00pm to 11:00pm, Sat 3:00pm - 11:00pm | 35 hours/week
(W4) Sun 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:00am - 3:00pm, Tues 2:00pm - 11:00pm | 35 hours/week
(MW1) Sun - Tues & Fri 11:00pm - 9:00am, 38 hours/week
(W3) Wed, Thurs, Fri 2:00pm - 11:00pm, Sat 3:00pm - 11:00pm
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
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.
Assistant Facilities Manager
-$1,000 Sign-On Bonus at 6 Month Benchmark!
Summary
Responsible for assisting the Facilities Manager in conducting, coordinating and overseeing all repairs, installations and upkeep operations of facilities.
Essential Functions
- Routinely inspect facilities to identify and address maintenance issues, ensuring buildings and facilities are fit for purpose.
- Monitor systems – electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc. – to ensure functionality.
- Plan and oversee all repairs and installation activities.
- Oversee contractors as needed.
- Monitor equipment and repair and replace as needed.
- Monitor expenses and control budget for maintenance.
- Oversee maintenance agreements, pest control contracts, janitorial contracts and other service provider agreements as needed.
- 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.
- Participate in on call rotation nights and weekends as assigned for emergencies.
- Correctly utilize PPE and chemical cleaners to sanitize biohazards as needed.
- Manage a fleet of vehicles.
- 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.
- Ability to safely lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Required Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED.
- Experience in the trades with basic understanding of the technical aspects of plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, masonry, etc.
- Valid driver's license, vehicle for business travel, and personal phone (home or cell).
Summary
Responsible for assisting the Facilities Manager in conducting, coordinating and overseeing all repairs, installations and upkeep operations of facilities.
Essential Functions
- Routinely inspect facilities to identify and address maintenance issues, ensuring buildings and facilities are fit for purpose.
- Monitor systems – electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc. – to ensure functionality.
- Plan and oversee all repairs and installation activities.
- Oversee contractors as needed.
- Monitor equipment and repair and replace as needed.
- Monitor expenses and control budget for maintenance.
- Oversee maintenance agreements, pest control contracts, janitorial contracts and other service provider agreements as needed.
- 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.
- Participate in on call rotation nights and weekends as assigned for emergencies.
- Correctly utilize PPE and chemical cleaners to sanitize biohazards as needed.
- Manage a fleet of vehicles.
- 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.
- Ability to safely lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Required Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED.
- Experience in the trades with basic understanding of the technical aspects of plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, masonry, etc.
- Valid driver's license, vehicle for business travel, and personal phone (home or cell).
Development Manager
-Up to $1,000 Sign on Bonus once 6 months of employment has been successfully completed!
Summary
The Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s development strategy, cultivating major gifts, managing grant writing, coordinating fundraising efforts, and fostering relationships with key financial partners and donors.
This person will play a key role in the development of the organization and will have a strategic hand in executing all marketing efforts associated with development efforts.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
-Supervise and manage development & marketing staff.
-Oversee daily workflow of development projects (including but not limited to, grant writing, fundraising, email marketing, event marketing, etc.)
-Hire, train, and appraise staff performance.
Essential Functions:
-Develop and execute an annual development plan, including strategies for major gifts, grants, and fundraising campaigns.
-Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospects to secure significant contributions.
-Build and maintain a donor/donor prospect database with a focus on donor stewardship.
-Establish and achieve annual donor and fundraising goals.
-Manage grant writing and submission processes, including identifying funding opportunities and developing proposals.
-Interact with donors to encourage ongoing contributions and deepen relationships.
-Plan and manage key fundraising events, including annual campaigns such as Give DeKalb County and the Annual Appeal.
-Develop consistent donor communication plans, including newsletters, thank-you campaigns, and impact reports.
-Serve as the primary contact with local organizations, businesses, and community groups to foster partnerships and expand donor networks.
-Draft, forecast, and oversee the department’s operating budget.
-Manage website content
-Manage/Evaluate donor software
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Expertise in fundraising strategies, major gifts cultivation, and donor stewardship.
-Strong grant-writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
-Excellent verbal and written communication.
-Leadership and supervisory capabilities.
-Proficiency in donor management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
-Commitment to the organization’s mission.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works mostly in an office environment that is quiet to moderately loud, depending on the work area. Some local, county, or state travel may be required, including overnight stays. The employee is required to sit, use hands, stand, stoop, walk, talk, and listen while performing duties. General office equipment including personal computers, scanners, copiers, faxes, desk- and smartphones, and software programs.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Requires normal range of hearing/vision.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Travel
It is an administrative support level position requiring the exercise of discretion and independent judgment and is required to work a full-time work week, as designated by the OH Employee Handbook, with periodic longer hours, including potential evenings, weekends, and odd hours. Occasional travel of distance may be required.
Required Education and Experience:
-Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
-Minimum of 5 years of marketing and development experience.
-Grant writing experience.
Summary
The Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s development strategy, cultivating major gifts, managing grant writing, coordinating fundraising efforts, and fostering relationships with key financial partners and donors.
This person will play a key role in the development of the organization and will have a strategic hand in executing all marketing efforts associated with development efforts.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
-Supervise and manage development & marketing staff.
-Oversee daily workflow of development projects (including but not limited to, grant writing, fundraising, email marketing, event marketing, etc.)
-Hire, train, and appraise staff performance.
Essential Functions:
-Develop and execute an annual development plan, including strategies for major gifts, grants, and fundraising campaigns.
-Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospects to secure significant contributions.
-Build and maintain a donor/donor prospect database with a focus on donor stewardship.
-Establish and achieve annual donor and fundraising goals.
-Manage grant writing and submission processes, including identifying funding opportunities and developing proposals.
-Interact with donors to encourage ongoing contributions and deepen relationships.
-Plan and manage key fundraising events, including annual campaigns such as Give DeKalb County and the Annual Appeal.
-Develop consistent donor communication plans, including newsletters, thank-you campaigns, and impact reports.
-Serve as the primary contact with local organizations, businesses, and community groups to foster partnerships and expand donor networks.
-Draft, forecast, and oversee the department’s operating budget.
-Manage website content
-Manage/Evaluate donor software
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Expertise in fundraising strategies, major gifts cultivation, and donor stewardship.
-Strong grant-writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
-Excellent verbal and written communication.
-Leadership and supervisory capabilities.
-Proficiency in donor management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
-Commitment to the organization’s mission.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works mostly in an office environment that is quiet to moderately loud, depending on the work area. Some local, county, or state travel may be required, including overnight stays. The employee is required to sit, use hands, stand, stoop, walk, talk, and listen while performing duties. General office equipment including personal computers, scanners, copiers, faxes, desk- and smartphones, and software programs.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Requires normal range of hearing/vision.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Travel
It is an administrative support level position requiring the exercise of discretion and independent judgment and is required to work a full-time work week, as designated by the OH Employee Handbook, with periodic longer hours, including potential evenings, weekends, and odd hours. Occasional travel of distance may be required.
Required Education and Experience:
-Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
-Minimum of 5 years of marketing and development experience.
-Grant writing experience.
House Manager Assistant
-Up to $1,000 Sign on Bonus once 6 months of employment has been successfully completed!
Summary
Responsible for assisting the House Manager in 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.
Perform the following client service-related duties, as assigned:Participate in the development of and implement the clients’ Implementation -Strategy (IS) and Behavior Strategy (BS).
-Attend Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) staffing’s and other meetings for clients, as assigned.
-Keep client-related records (e.g., production counts, financial records, log notes, progress summaries) as assigned.
-Review and recommend modifications to clients’ goals and objectives.
-Participate in client meetings and observe and document client behaviors and progress.
-Perform record keeping duties.
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
Responsible for assisting the House Manager in 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.
Perform the following client service-related duties, as assigned:Participate in the development of and implement the clients’ Implementation -Strategy (IS) and Behavior Strategy (BS).
-Attend Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) staffing’s and other meetings for clients, as assigned.
-Keep client-related records (e.g., production counts, financial records, log notes, progress summaries) as assigned.
-Review and recommend modifications to clients’ goals and objectives.
-Participate in client meetings and observe and document client behaviors and progress.
-Perform record keeping duties.
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.
Receptionist
$1,000 Sign on Bonus at your 6-month benchmark!
Summary
Provides general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. The receptionist will be responsible for answering incoming calls, directing calls to appropriate associates, distributing mail, ordering supplies, and providing administrative assistance to the HR department and Executive Director as needed.
Essential Functions
- Serve as first point of contact for visitors, vendors, delivery staff, clients, and clients’ families.
- Answer and direct incoming calls to appropriate program and/or staff member.
- Receive, sort, and forward incoming mail. Coordinate the pick-up and delivery of express mail services (FedEx, UPS, etc.) and replenish postage meter.
- Maintain inventory and process ordering, receiving, stocking, and distributing office supplies.
- Work with and communicate with all departments in a cooperative and harmonious fashion to further the goals of the organization.
- Provide administrative support across the organization as needed.
- Execute all administrative tasks to the highest quality standards.
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor cameras, track visitors).
- Update calendars and schedule meetings.
- Keep updated records of offices expenses and costs.
- Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, and faxing.
- Responsible for tracking and processing deposits.
- Order flowers and send cards as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Possess stress management skills.
- Professional attitude and appearance.
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
- Customer service attitude.
- Ability to keep client and OH business information confidential.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED; additional certification in Office Management is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Valid driver’s license and insurance.
Summary
Provides general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. The receptionist will be responsible for answering incoming calls, directing calls to appropriate associates, distributing mail, ordering supplies, and providing administrative assistance to the HR department and Executive Director as needed.
Essential Functions
- Serve as first point of contact for visitors, vendors, delivery staff, clients, and clients’ families.
- Answer and direct incoming calls to appropriate program and/or staff member.
- Receive, sort, and forward incoming mail. Coordinate the pick-up and delivery of express mail services (FedEx, UPS, etc.) and replenish postage meter.
- Maintain inventory and process ordering, receiving, stocking, and distributing office supplies.
- Work with and communicate with all departments in a cooperative and harmonious fashion to further the goals of the organization.
- Provide administrative support across the organization as needed.
- Execute all administrative tasks to the highest quality standards.
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor cameras, track visitors).
- Update calendars and schedule meetings.
- Keep updated records of offices expenses and costs.
- Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, and faxing.
- Responsible for tracking and processing deposits.
- Order flowers and send cards as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Possess stress management skills.
- Professional attitude and appearance.
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
- Customer service attitude.
- Ability to keep client and OH business information confidential.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED; additional certification in Office Management is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Valid driver’s license and insurance.
Residential Trainer Support
$1,000 Sign-on Bonus at 6-month benchmark!
Summary
Provide support and supervision to assigned client(s) while teaching daily living skills in the Residential Program.
Hours:
(RTS1) Sun-Wednesday 2:30-9p | 25.5 hours per week
(RTS2) Thurs -Sat 3pm-9pm | 19.5 hours per week
(RTS3) Sat and Sun 8am-3pm | 14.0 hours per week
Essential Functions
- Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques and sensory processing intervention strategies.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability during the workday, and able to provide support to multiple individuals within the workday/work week.
- Possess the ability to understand and follow Implementation and Behavior Support Strategies.
- Develop rapport with assigned individuals and demonstrate attentiveness to client care needs while teaching adaptive living and social-emotional regulation skills.
- 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), and adaptive living (conflict resolution and emotional regulation).
- Provide support and assistance in the home and community while fostering the acquisition of skills, appropriate behavior, greater independence and personal choice. promoting independence and
- Maintain a safe and healthy 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 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
- Excellent documentation skills for behavior tracking and client goals/outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills with individuals, team members and Behavior Consultants.
- 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.
- Personal phone, required.
- Valid driver’s license, required.
- 21 years of age and 3 years of driving experience, required.
- Auto insurance, required (100/300/50)
- Personal vehicle to use on company business, required.
Summary
Provide support and supervision to assigned client(s) while teaching daily living skills in the Residential Program.
Hours:
(RTS1) Sun-Wednesday 2:30-9p | 25.5 hours per week
(RTS2) Thurs -Sat 3pm-9pm | 19.5 hours per week
(RTS3) Sat and Sun 8am-3pm | 14.0 hours per week
Essential Functions
- Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques and sensory processing intervention strategies.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability during the workday, and able to provide support to multiple individuals within the workday/work week.
- Possess the ability to understand and follow Implementation and Behavior Support Strategies.
- Develop rapport with assigned individuals and demonstrate attentiveness to client care needs while teaching adaptive living and social-emotional regulation skills.
- 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), and adaptive living (conflict resolution and emotional regulation).
- Provide support and assistance in the home and community while fostering the acquisition of skills, appropriate behavior, greater independence and personal choice. promoting independence and
- Maintain a safe and healthy 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 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
- Excellent documentation skills for behavior tracking and client goals/outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills with individuals, team members and Behavior Consultants.
- 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.
- Personal phone, required.
- Valid driver’s license, required.
- 21 years of age and 3 years of driving experience, required.
- Auto insurance, required (100/300/50)
- Personal vehicle to use on company business, required.
Human Resources Specialist II
$1,000 Sign-on Bonus at 6-month benchmark!
Summary
The Human Resources Specialist II will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization's human resource department.
Essential Functions
- Organize and maintain filing systems including retention, protection, and retrieval of records.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resources records, files, and documentation.
- Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies and procedures, benefits, hiring process, etc., refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
- Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resources files and records.
- Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
- Provide clerical support to the HR department.
- Assist with onboarding training and duties as needed.
- Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining employee databases and sorting emails for the HR department.
- Serve as a point of contact, providing smooth communication with employees and timely resolution to their queries.
- Manage and coordinate schedules for the HR department, including meetings and events.
- Create and revise company forms and office directory as requested.
- Serve as liaison with outside vendors/contract.
- Complete employment verifications timely.
- Maintain OSHA logs, NHRMA injury reports, and car accident reports.
- Draft agendas for monthly staff meetings.
- Attend quarterly Safety Committee meetings.
- Assist the HR Director with HR projects such as incentive plans, tracking policies compliance, etc.
- Ensure compliance with employment and labor laws.
- Track departmental budget and process purchase orders.
- Process and track company-wide benefits such as tuition reimbursement, gym membership, and NIU’s Work Study program.
- Oversee and administer leave requests and accommodations timely.
- Assist HR Coordinator as needed with Board of Directors-related tasks.
- Assist HR Coordinator as needed with organization-wide events.
- Assist with planning and execution of HR special events such as benefits enrollment.
- Assist covering the front desk as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with all clients, staff, and OH business information.
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
- Ability to prioritize and resolve employees’ problems.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and multitask.
- Understanding of employment laws and regulations as well as industry-specific regulations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient with the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information systems (HRIS), and similar computer applications.
Education and Experience
- Associate’s degree in human resources, business administration or management required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- HR certification like SHRM-CP or PHR preferred.
- Three years’ related field experience required.
Summary
The Human Resources Specialist II will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization's human resource department.
Essential Functions
- Organize and maintain filing systems including retention, protection, and retrieval of records.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resources records, files, and documentation.
- Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies and procedures, benefits, hiring process, etc., refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
- Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resources files and records.
- Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
- Provide clerical support to the HR department.
- Assist with onboarding training and duties as needed.
- Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining employee databases and sorting emails for the HR department.
- Serve as a point of contact, providing smooth communication with employees and timely resolution to their queries.
- Manage and coordinate schedules for the HR department, including meetings and events.
- Create and revise company forms and office directory as requested.
- Serve as liaison with outside vendors/contract.
- Complete employment verifications timely.
- Maintain OSHA logs, NHRMA injury reports, and car accident reports.
- Draft agendas for monthly staff meetings.
- Attend quarterly Safety Committee meetings.
- Assist the HR Director with HR projects such as incentive plans, tracking policies compliance, etc.
- Ensure compliance with employment and labor laws.
- Track departmental budget and process purchase orders.
- Process and track company-wide benefits such as tuition reimbursement, gym membership, and NIU’s Work Study program.
- Oversee and administer leave requests and accommodations timely.
- Assist HR Coordinator as needed with Board of Directors-related tasks.
- Assist HR Coordinator as needed with organization-wide events.
- Assist with planning and execution of HR special events such as benefits enrollment.
- Assist covering the front desk as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with all clients, staff, and OH business information.
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
- Ability to prioritize and resolve employees’ problems.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and multitask.
- Understanding of employment laws and regulations as well as industry-specific regulations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient with the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information systems (HRIS), and similar computer applications.
Education and Experience
- Associate’s degree in human resources, business administration or management required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- HR certification like SHRM-CP or PHR preferred.
- Three years’ related field experience required.
Accounting Specialist I
$1,000 Sign-on Bonus at 6-month benchmark!
Summary
Performs independent and semi-independent accounting tasks and secretarial/clerical tasks primarily concerning accounting. Daily and/or weekly schedule may vary and be subject to flexible work hours due to scheduled or non-scheduled work responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
Accounts Payable:
- Determine if requests and charges are reasonable and approved by department managers
- Resolve disputed charges and follow up to prevent a negative impact on the agency’s credit rating.
- Assign purchase order numbers and general ledger account numbers to purchase orders, invoices, and statements.
- Determine payment schedules to remain within the vendor’s terms and maximize discounts.
- Distribute vendors’ checks after issued.
- Reconcile the Accounts Payable with the General Ledger monthly.
- Ensure company credit cards are utilized for business purposes only.
- Record utility usage and monitor variances.
Accounts Receivable:
- Generate invoices to funding agencies and clients as needed
- Run Aged Receivable Report monthly.
- Prepare all contract billing invoices from bill-of-lading orders prepared by Assistant Production Manager
- Cash Receipts: enter cash receipts data accurately into accounting software.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Director and Executive Director.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
- Ability to maintain client and agency confidentiality.
Required Education and Experience
- Associate degree in accounting.
- Full-time accounting experience may substitute for college training on a two to one year basis.
- Two years of experience with spreadsheets and word processing.
Summary
Performs independent and semi-independent accounting tasks and secretarial/clerical tasks primarily concerning accounting. Daily and/or weekly schedule may vary and be subject to flexible work hours due to scheduled or non-scheduled work responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
Accounts Payable:
- Determine if requests and charges are reasonable and approved by department managers
- Resolve disputed charges and follow up to prevent a negative impact on the agency’s credit rating.
- Assign purchase order numbers and general ledger account numbers to purchase orders, invoices, and statements.
- Determine payment schedules to remain within the vendor’s terms and maximize discounts.
- Distribute vendors’ checks after issued.
- Reconcile the Accounts Payable with the General Ledger monthly.
- Ensure company credit cards are utilized for business purposes only.
- Record utility usage and monitor variances.
Accounts Receivable:
- Generate invoices to funding agencies and clients as needed
- Run Aged Receivable Report monthly.
- Prepare all contract billing invoices from bill-of-lading orders prepared by Assistant Production Manager
- Cash Receipts: enter cash receipts data accurately into accounting software.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Director and Executive Director.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
- Ability to maintain client and agency confidentiality.
Required Education and Experience
- Associate degree in accounting.
- Full-time accounting experience may substitute for college training on a two to one year basis.
- Two years of experience with spreadsheets and word processing.
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.”
