Why Opportunity Partners?
As one of the most respected nonprofits in the Twin Cities, Opportunity Partners delivers award-winning, mission-driven services for adults with disabilities. When you work at Opportunity Partners, you Do Work That Matters – you improve the lives of individuals and families in our community. The important work you do brings joy to others and gives you a feeling of accomplishment and fulfillment.
We’re seeking caring and dedicated individuals who want to Do Work That Matters by supporting people in employment, enrichment, or residential settings. Our inclusive, supportive work environment values and celebrates employees, along with the people we serve.
Our staff enjoy full benefits, opportunities for career growth, and flexible work schedules designed to support a healthy work-life balance. Choose one of our multiple locations throughout Minneapolis and its suburbs
Become a team member and Do Work That Matters.
Job Summary:
As a Residential Program Supervisor II in our group homes, you will support people with disabilities to successfully live in their homes and participate in their communities. You will assist these individuals with increasing their independence and quality of life.
- Schedule: Monday to Friday with varying hours between 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Wage: $20.00 per hour
How you will make a difference:
As part of our team, you will support people with disabilities in the following areas:
- Participates in the individual planning process with each person served
- Collaborate with a person’s care team and facilitate team meetings
- Promote hobbies and recreational activities
- Assist with meal planning, grocery/personal shopping, & cooking
- Schedule and attend medical appointments & provide medication administration
- Support & develop independent living skills
- Provide education & opportunities to problem solve with regards to safety skills, apartment maintenance, finances and budgeting, social interactions, and self-advocacy
- Supervise a staff of Direct Support Professionals
- Provide training to personnel on person served health and support needs so individuals can live as independently as possible
- Manage and maintain staffing schedule to ensure people’s support needs are met
- Collaborate with the program manager regarding staff training and coaching
What you will bring to Opportunity Partners
- A desire to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities
- Work independently and within a team
- Must have reliable transportations and possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must meet the Qualification as a Designated Coordinator (see standards below)
Designated Coordinator Qualifications:
- A designated coordinator may have a baccalaureate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and one year of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
- A designated coordinator may have an associate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and two years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
- A designated coordinator may have a diploma in a field related to human services, education, or health from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 or older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
- A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services, education, or health and four years full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children and is under the supervision of staff person who meets the designated coordinator qualifications listed above.
Opportunity Partners is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and a welcoming environment for people of diverse communities. Our call to advance diversity, equity and inclusion is rooted in our organizational values and in our mission