recruitment

If yes, we are looking for direct care individuals to fill Full-time, Part-time positions with flexible hours to work in small residences assisting the mentally retarded and developmentally disabled individuals in the Wheatfield, Lockport, Ransomville areas. If you are interested in working with the elderly/MRDD or have PCA, home health or nurses aid training it is a plus.

Send resume or complete application: Associate Executive Director, Human Resources-Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara IRA-G, 2393 Niagara Falls Blvd., LPO Box 360 Niagara Falls, New York, 14304, Fax 504-2623 or call 504-2625  ext. 105

INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (IRA's)

Direct Care Professional Residential 1 (Residential Aide)
Niagara Falls/ North Tonawanda

The Residential Aide provides direct care services to consumers by implementing established active treatment plans and established program services.  They provide necessary support and monitoring of consumers to ensure their safety and well-being at all times.  The Residential Aide promotes consumer inclusion, individualization, independence, and productivity. 

High School diploma or equivalent and one year experience in Human Services preferred.  Must have a valid NYS driver’s license and satisfy the Agency’s driving policy, which includes a satisfactory driving record.

Direct Care Professional Residential-2 (Overnight Residential Aide)
Niagara Falls/ North Tonawanda/ Ransomville

The Overnight Residential Aide provides the direct night/morning care of the group home residents in accordance with the policies and prescribed program of the IRA’s & Community Residences.  Provides general clean up of house, including parlor, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, and family room.  Receives and relay information regarding daily occurrences of Group Home to appropriate staff.  Read and record in daily log all important and/or significant events, which took place during the tour of duty.

Direct Care Professional Residential-2 (Residential Program Specialist)
Lockport/ Niagara Falls

Responsible to the Site Manager and UTS/QMRP or Program Supervisor for implementing and supervising the every day maintenance and housekeeping tasks and administrative and clinical responsibilities of his/her assigned community residence.

High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years experience in Human Services preferred, one (1) year experience required. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license and satisfy.

INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES

Direct Care Professional Residential-2 (Behavioral Assistant)
Niagara Falls/ Sanborn

The Behavioral Assistant functions as an adjunctive member of the Interdisciplinary Team, participating in and providing input into the formulation of the individual resident’s program plan.

High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years experience working with developmentally disabled adults preferred, one (1) year required.  Must have a valid NYS driver’s license and must meet the Agency’s driving guidelines, which includes a satisfactory driving record.

Direct Care Professional Residential-2 (Overnight Behavioral Assistant)
Niagara Falls

The Overnight Behavioral Assistant functions as an adjunctive member of the Interdisciplinary Team, participating in and providing input into the formulation of the individual resident’s program plan.  The Overnight Behavioral Assistant provides direct care to consumers primarily during the night hours in accordance with the policies and prescribed program of the ICF.

High School Diploma/GED to include two (2) years Human Services experience preferred, one (1) year required.  Preferred:  Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license and satisfaction of the Agency’s Driving Policy, which includes s satisfactory driver’s license record (MVR).  May on occasion be required to drive consumers or Agency vehicle.  Will not be required to drive consumers or Agency vehicles if not in possession of a valid NYS driver’s license or if not having met the Agency’s Driving Policy.

Direct care Professional Residential 2 (ICF Floating Assistant)

The ICF floating assistant implements the Individual Program Plans as prescribed under the direction of Program Management, in various settings (where assigned).   Provides assistance in and performs as indicated routine program activities; i.e., personal care needs, meal preparation, shopping, recreational activities, light housekeeping and light maintenance.

High School diploma/GED to include two (2) years experience working in the Human Services field preferred, one (1) year required. Must have a valid NYS driver's license and satisfy the Agency's driving policy, which includes a satisfactory driving record (MVR).

DAY SERVICES

Direct Care Professional-Day 1 (Day Habilitation Specialist)
Niagara Falls

The Day Habilitation Specialist is responsible for the implementation of services, activities and supports as identified in the consumers day habilitation plan.   Will assist in the planning and development of each consumer’s Day Habilitation/Day Hab like plan, including identification of functional community based activities and experiences appropriate to the consumer’s valued outcomes as defined in their day habilitation. Position requires stay awake responsibilities.

High School Diploma/GED, plus one (1) year experience working in the Human Services field preferred.  Must have a valid NYS driver’s license and must satisfy the Agency’s driving policy, which includes an acceptable driving motor vehicle record.

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

Direct Care Professional – Residential 1 (Residential Habilitation Aide Floater)
Lockport

The Residential Habilitation Aide Floater will assist and work in conjunction with program management in the implementation of individual treatment plans as outlined in their HCB’s Waiver plans of service consistent with the 3-IP’s and consumerism philosophy under the Site Supervisor for participants in the Residential Services Program.

High School Diploma/GED, plus one (1) year experience working in the Human Services field preferred.  Must have a valid NYS driver’s license and must satisfy the Agency’s driving policy, which includes an acceptable driving motor vehicle record.

FISCAL SERVICES

Administrative Coordinator
Niagara Falls

The Administrative Coordinator performs administrative and accounting support for multi-functional department. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related to tasks.  Ability to interact with all levels of staff in a fast paced environment, remaining flexible, positive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism.  Expert level of written and verbal communication skills.  Has strong decision making ability, maintains confidentiality, and has attention to detail and problem solving skills.

Bachelor or Associate’s Degree preferred; must be in a related field (i.e. accounting, finance, business) or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant employment experience as deemed appropriate for position.  Minimum of five (5) years experience in administrative support at the executive level.  Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software, preferably Microsoft Office environment:   Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

COORDINATED SERVICES

Medicaid Service Coordinator
Lockport

The Medicaid Service Coordinator is responsible for actively assisting assigned consumers in obtaining necessary and desired services and supports from various OMRDD & Community providers that help the person to achieve or maintain their personal goals (i.e., valued outcomes). Uses a person centered planning process for development and maintenance of Individual Service Plans (ISP) and coordinates and monitors implementation of the ISO with all involved providers.

Master's degree in health or human service field and experience in counseling, case management, and rehabilitation; or Bachelor's degreee in health or human services field from an accredited program.   Experience in counseling, case management, and rehabilitation, etc. of which one (1) year must be with the developmentally disabled populations or as a Service Coordinator with any population.

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE

Mechanic (per-diem)
Niagara Falls

Per diem mechanic will repair, maintain and troubleshoot Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara fleet vehicles to ensure maximum vehicle availability and utilizations as assigned.  Will be available for DOT inspections off-site.   Maintains, repairs and service records and other information required, including documents necessary for New York State Department of Transportation Inspections.  May be required to make calls, drive the vehicles to and from various locations or fuel the vehicles as required.

High School Diploma/GED, New York State Inspection Certification, special training or experience in areas such as D.O.T. standards, to include electrical, diagnostics repairs, and air conditioning.  Three (3) years experience as full-time mechanic.  Experience preferred with NYS Inspections and truck or fleet repairs.   Must have a valid NYS driver's license and satisfy the Agency's driving policy, which includes a satisfactory driving record (MVR).

DAY HABILITATION /PRE–VOCATIONAL

Administrative Assistant
Lockport

The Administrative Assistant answers all incoming telephone calls and relay messages to proper persons in a timely and appropriate manner. Handles visitor inquiries, sign in procedures and directing them to appropriate office and staff.  Typing, transcribing, photocopying and filing including but not limited to: handles general and confidential correspondence for assigned administrative staff, financial statistical statements, program evaluations and personnel reports.

Associate’s Degree or Certified in Secretarial Sciences from an accredited program, with one (1) year of experience.  High School Diploma/GED with three (3) years of experience.  Minimum of 50 wpm typing ability to take meeting minutes.  Effective written and verbal communication skills (letter composition, phone manner, interpersonal interaction), organizational skills (filing, scheduling, office procedures).  Must have a valid NYS driver’s license and must meet the Agency’s driving policy, which includes a satisfactory driver’s license record (MVR).  Must satisfy and maintain a Category III driving status.

FOUNDATION AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Associate Executive Director of Foundation and Communication
Niagara Falls

The Associate Executive Director of Foundation and Communication will oversee operation of the Foundation and implement the fund development program for the Foundation for the benefit of Agency programs and services which include campaigns, events, grant-writing, corporate support and planned giving.  Responsible for executing public relations plans, media relations, community awareness, marketing, publications, membership and volunteer functions of the Agency and Foundation.

Master’s Degree in Communication, Marketing or a closely related field plus three (3) years experience in fund-raising, public relations, grant writing and/or marketing or Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Marketing or a closely related field plus five (5) years experience in fundraising, public relations, grant writing, and/or marketing. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license and must meet the Agency’s driving guidelines, which includes a satisfactory driving record.

Opportunities Unlimited is currently recruiting for relief staff in most program areas.  Please send resume to the Associate Executive Director of Human Resources,  2393 Niagara Falls Boulevard, LPO #360, Niagara Falls, NY   14304, or call our Job Hotline at (716) 504-2625, ext. 203, or fax to (716) 504-2623.  Please apply today and take advantage of our very competitive wages!

Residential – various location in Niagara Falls, Sanborn, Lockport, town of Niagara, North Tonawanda, Ransomville, $8.00 - 9.50 per hour.  Hours for work are available primarily afternoons, evenings, overnight and weekends.  The rate of pay is determined by the type of residence, the amount of residents in the facility, and whether or not the staff has successfully completed coursework in medical certification.   This training will be provided to new relief employees and upon successful completion of the coursework, employees will receive an additional fifty cents per hour.

Residential Habilitation- various locations in Niagara Falls,  Gasport, Lockport, and North Tonawanda $8.50 per hour

Day Services Program – Wheatfield area -  (weekdays/daytime hours only) $7.75 per hour

Relief Registered Nurse  - various locations in Niagara Falls, Lockport, North Tonawanda, and Sanborn, Ransomville and Wheatfield.  $15.00 – 20.00 per hour

Relief Licensed Practical Nurse  - various locations in Niagara  Falls, Wheatfield, Lockport, North Tonawanda, and Sanborn. $13.00 per hour