Up to $1000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions!

Starting Hourly Wage: From $16.00/hour, negotiable depending on experience level.

Visit our website to learn more about Opportunity House (OH), see our current open positions/shifts, and to fill out an application for employment. Only applications submitted to the below will be considered.

https://www.ohinc.org/work-for-oh.html

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 who live in residential settings.

Summary

Responsible for transporting clients to medical appointments and maintaining medical and appointment histories. Maintain open communication with members of the interdisciplinary team regarding client’s health.

Essential Functions

• Assist clients to arrive promptly to scheduled and unscheduled medical appointments with appropriate documents.
• Provide necessary direct support to help client understand doctor’s instructions.
• Communicate with doctors the reason for visit and client symptoms; express concerns and ask questions.
• Utilize appropriate software to enter all client information in their digital records.
• Fax documents pertaining to prescription medication to the pharmacy.
• Assist clients in self-administration of medication as needed prior to appointments or procedures.
• Promote client independence and problem solving.
• Assist clients with personal care as needed.
• Advocate and protect client’s health, safety, welfare, and personal well-being; implement emergency safety plans.
• Implement behavior intervention techniques.
• Assist other departments during downtime.
• Comply with all applicable policies, procedures, accreditation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to exercise good judgement and patience when working with clients.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to keep client and OH business information confidential.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid drivers license, auto insurance, and vehicle to use on company business.
• Personal cellphone.
• Be registered as a Direct Support Professional and be approved by our agency nurse to administer medications within three months of employment.

AAP/EEO Statement

OH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

OH expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of OH’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

ADA Statement

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person