Community Support Professional $1000 sign-on bonus!

New Starting Hourly Wage:

$18.25/hour 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 residential settings. The group home is located in Genoa, IL. Community Support Professionals (CSP) at Opportunity House are invaluable to our mission to help people with developmental disabilities work, live in homes of their choice, and enjoy community life. CSP duties include but are not limited to: Advocate and protect clients' health, safety, financial and personal well-being. Teach and support clients in learning daily living (meal preparation, house keeping, 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 home environment while promoting independence. Teach home and community safety including evacuation procedures. Maintain a safe and healthy home environment that encourages learning and fosters clients' preferred hobbies and 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, coworkers, 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. Opportunity House will provide you with all the necessary training to succeed as a Community Support Professional!

Requirements:

Must be 18 year or older. High school diploma or GED. Valid driver's license and auto insurance. Become registered as a Developmental Disabilities Aide within three months of employment. Personal vehicle to use on company business if needed. Must be able to pass required background checks.

• 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. Benefits include the following based on eligibility:
• 401(K) Plan (Up to a 6% Employer Match)
• Personal, Sick & Vacation Paid Time Off
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision Health Care Plans

LTD & STD

• Sign On Bonus
• Referral Bonus Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee works mostly in a home environment that is quiet to moderately loud.

Some local, county, or state travel may be required, including overnight stays. 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. Must be able to physically assist mobility-impaired individuals and pass the post-offer functional screening test if applicable. 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:

$18.25 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person