Opportunity Partners

Set Instructor – Burnsville

mgunderman — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:22:54 +0000

Mission
Opportunity Partners supports choices for people with disabilities through innovative services and strategic collaborations, assisting those we serve to live, learn and work – adding value to their lives and communities.

Purpose
The purpose of this position is to instruct, evaluate, and supervise clients to enhance skills that will enable them to meet the expectations of an employer. These tasks are to be completed so that clients increase their skills and their progress is evaluated for possible independent placement. The incumbent will also serve as a working supervisor to ensure that all contracted work is completed.

Essential Functions

Provides on-the-job instruction so the client is able to meet the expectations of the employer, and works with the client to increase their skills and overcome potential barriers to independent placement. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Working with clients to build skills and self-confidence and providing constant feedback, striving for continued individual client progression
Individualizing training to ensure clients increase their skills and can become as independent as possible
Identifying potential barriers and working with a team to find ways to overcome them
Learning all requirements of the contract jobs and ensuring clients are properly and thoroughly trained to meet employers’ expectations
Providing coverage for clients, as needed, to meet the daily work requirement
Arriving on site at least ½ hour prior to the first client arriving, unless instructor is responsible for transporting clients to the job site

Maintains an open line of communication with clients and Opportunity staff so the client is provided with necessary training to become as independent as possible. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Communicating openly with clients with both positive and constructive feedback, while giving options for future independence
Conducting time studies on clients’ work speeds to ensure payment is within wage and hour regulations
Maintaining personal, written, and phone contact with Opportunity Partners staff to monitor the clients’ satisfaction and progress
Completing all required paperwork in a timely, professional, and efficient manner

Acts as a liaison to ensure the communication channel is maintained between Opportunity Partners, Inc. and the Contact person. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Developing an open line of communication with the Contact person and soliciting both positive and negative feedback to ensure that the employers’ needs are being met
Informing Employment Services Managers and Service Planners of any changes to the Service Agreement

Evaluates potential clients through on-the-job evaluations (OJE) so they are given the opportunity to try different jobs in the community. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Completing OJE daily and turning them in to appropriate personnel on time

Engages in personal development activities so the OP services offered are up to date. Duties may include but are not limited to:

Participating in required training in accordance with OP policy
Attending workshops, in-service training, and conferences, and sharing new information with OP staff as appropriate
Attending monthly staff meeting

Qualifications:

Knowledge customarily acquired through a formal education resulting in a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of post high school training and experiences in the rehabilitation field a plus
The ability to understand and effectively use the P.E.A.R.L. interaction style with program participants, interdisciplinary team members, coworkers, supervisors, and other internal and external customer
Ability to analyze jobs in relation to person served abilities
Time management skills
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle or transport clients in one’s own vehicle
Must show proof of valid motor vehicle insurance
Working knowledge of business community
Must be able to be self directed throughout the day
Communication skills, written and oral
Ability to teach job techniques and duties
Ability to break job tasks down
Ability to relate to individuals with disabilities
Ability to work under pressure and react quickly in emergency situations
Knowledge of developmental disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injuries and similar conditions
Ability to work with a wide variety of people
Ability to use Word, Excel and Outlook software
Ability to acquire CPR Certification with recertification annually
Ability to acquire First Aid Certification with recertification required every three years
Ability to acquire medication certification
EEO/AA

Transportation Assistant – West St. Paul

mgunderman — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:06:30 +0000

Join Our Staff!

Join the Opportunity Partners team and make a difference in the lives of people with different abilities. Earn competitive wages and excellent benefits at one of Minnesota’s most respected social service agencies. Together, we can prove that everyone, when given the opportunity, adds value to our world.

Mission

Opportunity Partners supports choices for people with disabilities through innovative services and strategic collaborations, assisting those we serve to live, learn and work – adding value to their lives and communities.

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to drive routes as assigned, maintain agency vehicles in safe operating conditions, and provide necessary transportation for people on routes.

Essential Functions

Drives routes as assigned, provides assistance as needed so that people are transported safely to work each day. Duties may include but are not limited to:

Assisting people in boarding and exiting van
Following a daily transportation schedule
Assisting people with problem solving and social skills to ensure a safe atmosphere is maintained
Maintaining van security by never leaving vehicle unlocked or unattended
Maintaining van log for each trip given
Ensuring people are on time for work each day
Obeying Minnesota laws and following Opportunity Partners’ policies and procedures

Provides a safe environment in vehicle for both staff and people. Duties may include but are not limited to:

Helping people process disputes and problem solve
Providing appropriate verbal feedback and guidance to people
Implementing any behavior plans or person programs while transporting people
Reporting behaviors or issues to manager and/or other necessary staff

Engages in training and development activities so that skills and services offered are up-to-date. Duties may include but are not limited to:

Participating in at least 40 hours of training for the first two years of employment, and 20 hours each year thereafter
Completing Vulnerable Adult Act, Right to Know, and Blood Borne Pathogens training on an annual basis
Completing and passing required drivers’ training to drive OP vehicles
Maintaining CPR and First Aid certifications
Participating in meetings called by the supervisor on an ongoing basis

Qualifications:

Ability to drive a variety of vehicles, including a 12 passenger van
Ability to pass D.O.T physical
Driving record must meet the standards of Opportunity Partner’s auto insurance carrier’s policy
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle or transport people in one’s own vehicle
Ability to show proof of valid motor vehicle insurance
Communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to meet time commitments
Flexibility
Ability to work under pressure and react quickly in emergency situations
Knowledge of development disabilities and similar conditions
Organizational and planning skills
Innovative and creative abilities
Ability to work with a wide variety of people including limitationsEEO/AA

Transportation Assistant – Coon Rapids

ezacharias — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:59:51 +0000

Purpose
The purpose of this position is to drive routes as assigned, maintain agency vehicles in safe operating conditions, and provide necessary transportation for people on routes.

Essential Functions

Drives routes as assigned, provides assistance as needed so that people are transported safely to work each day. Duties may include but are not limited to:

Assisting people in boarding and exiting van
Following a daily transportation schedule
Assisting people with problem solving and social skills to ensure a safe atmosphere is maintained
Maintaining van security by never leaving vehicle unlocked or unattended
Maintaining van log for each trip given
Ensuring people are on time for work each day
Obeying Minnesota laws and following Opportunity Partners’ policies and procedures

Provides a safe environment in vehicle for both staff and people. Duties may include but are not limited to:

Helping people process disputes and problem solve
Providing appropriate verbal feedback and guidance to people
Implementing any behavior plans or person programs while transporting people
Reporting behaviors or issues to manager and/or other necessary staff

Engages in training and development activities so that skills and services offered are up-to-date. Duties may include but are not limited to:

Participating in at least 40 hours of training for the first two years of employment, and 20 hours each year thereafter
Completing Vulnerable Adult Act, Right to Know, and Blood Borne Pathogens training on an annual basis
Completing and passing required drivers’ training to drive OP vehicles
Maintaining CPR and First Aid certifications
Participating in meetings called by the supervisor on an ongoing basis

Qualifications:

Ability to drive a variety of vehicles, including a 12 passenger van
Ability to pass D.O.T physical
Driving record must meet the standards of Opportunity Partner’s auto insurance carrier’s policy
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle or transport people in one’s own vehicle
Ability to show proof of valid motor vehicle insurance
Communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to meet time commitments
The ability to understand and effectively use the P.E.A.R.L. interaction style with program participants, interdisciplinary team members, coworkers, supervisors, and other internal and external customer.
Flexibility
Ability to work under pressure and react quickly in emergency situations
Knowledge of development disabilities and similar conditions
Organizational and planning skills
Innovative and creative abilities
Ability to work with a wide variety of people including limitations

EEO/AA

Work Skills Instructor, West St Paul

ezacharias — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:54:59 +0000

Join Our Staff!
Join the Opportunity Partners team and make a difference in the lives of people with different abilities. Earn competitive wages and excellent benefits at one of Minnesota’s most respected social service agencies. Together, we can prove that everyone, when given the opportunity, adds value to our world.

Purpose
The purpose of this position is to assist and supervise people assigned to a line to assure production is completed on time and to the specifications set by the customer and/or Opportunity Partners. The incumbent also may perform the operations necessary to accomplish these goals.

Essential Functions
Controls the work flow on the lines so that production flows smoothly and quality is maintained. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Ensuring adequate materials are available
Inspecting quality
Filling in for people during short absences
Maintains a less than 3% reject rate
Maintaining communication with supervisors regarding job progress

Instructs and assists people so that they understand how to perform the work. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Familiarizing self with each people’ skills and abilities and matching to appropriate tasks
Teaching techniques through modeling, verbal instruction, and demonstration
Evaluating comprehension of instruction through observation of individual people’ output and quality
Identifying further training needs

Sets up line or machine work as directed by supervisor so that production is accomplished through good layout techniques and motion economy. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Analyzing jobs
Setting up the bench or machine sequence
Staging work to accommodate person skill levels while ensuring quality control

Suggests and implements goals for people so that they can work on skills that will enable them to reach their highest work performance potential. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Working with people to build work skills and self-confidence
Keeping notes and preparing reports
Reporting behaviors, goal progress, and skill development daily, while providing constructive person contact
Assisting with the creation and implementation of downtime activities to maintain skill levels of people

Records production counts, individual person production and material usage on a daily basis so that records accurately reflect the activity of the jobs supervised. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Monitoring and reporting production rates and person work speeds
Monitoring material usage
Reporting line counts

Maintains safe and orderly work area so that the potential for accidents/incidents is minimized. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Handling emergency situation
Filling out accident, incident, or seizure reports and submitting within 24 hours
Reviewing safety checklists
Monitoring loading and unloading of vehicles, as assigned

Monitors equipment and supplies so that repairs are made or reported and supplies and parts are accounted for. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Learning basic functions of assigned machines, inspecting daily, and ensuring needed repairs are completed
Returning equipment and supplies to storage, products are clearly labeled and stored, and rejects are properly recorded

Engages in professional development activities so that new knowledge can be brought to the work setting to enhance person training. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Attending in-house training or self-training
Attending seminars or workshops
Completing yearly mandated training

Substitutes for assistant manager of production as requested so that these responsibilities are accomplished during his/her absence. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Completing production counts and reporting to production office
Checking preliminary performance reports for accuracy

Qualifications

Knowledge customarily acquired through completion of a high school education. Prefer some experience in a workshop or factory production setting, with supervisory experience
Communication skills, both written and oral in English
The ability to understand and effectively use the P.E.A.R.L. interaction style with program participants, interdisciplinary team members, coworkers, supervisors, and other internal and external customer
Mechanical skills and understanding of equipment operations
Basic mathematical skills
Organizational skills
Self Starter
Ability to supervise the work of others
Detail oriented
Ability to deal with a wide variety of people
Ability to understand the abilities and limitations of population
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

EEO/AA

CLP Instructor, Bloomington

ezacharias — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:51:12 +0000

Purpose
To provide classroom & work environment instruction / training specifically directed at developing the vocational skills and abilities for people that are seeking independent jobs.

Essential Functions
Develops and implements methods of instruction so that services are provided in a safe, feasible, and financially stable manner while maintaining Dunwoody curriculum-based philosophy of delivery. Duties may include but are not limited to:

Delivering quality individualized classroom/training instruction that follows a lesson plan designed to deliver certifiable skills training
Adapting written skills training curriculum to customized lesson plans & individualized instruction delivery methods
Researching & following participant specific RMPs, behavior management programs, and emergency procedures when required
Determining & procuring all supplies, equipment, and funding needed/provided
Implementing awareness and protocols from management plans & programs as required/necessary on behalf of participants and teams
Following & maintaining safe and orderly instruction/training areas as well as agency health & safety policies and procedures ongoing per respective facility off or on-site
Scheduling & facilitating participant intake meetings as needed so that information is obtained, recorded, compiled, and tracked
Covering break/lunch times and other assignments to eliminate participant vulnerability and maintain staff to client ratio of 1 to 8

Participates as a member of various OP teams so that staff/team member(s) can efficiently refer clients to the CLP program for service. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Assessing and documenting client skills and progress and providing appropriate verbal and written feedback and recommendations on an ongoing basis
Reporting attendance on a daily basis
Preparing for and participating in team meetings at least once per week or as needed
Exchanging information and resources with team members
Supporting team members to achieve program and client goals
Communicating all client related concerns on an ongoing basis
Recording and storing all client information using lawful date privacy practices and HIPPA regulations
Working with team members when covering break/lunch times and other assignments to eliminate participant vulnerability and maintain 1 to 8 staff to client ratio

Engages in training development activities so that skills and services offered are up-to-date. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Receiving training & demonstrating skills ongoing
Attending conferences as recommended by supervisor
Participating in at least 40 hours of training during first 2 years of services and 20 hours of training after completing 2 years of service
Participating in required Vulnerable Adult Act, Right to Know law, and Blood Borne Pathogen training(s) and refreshers/updates once per year
Maintaining First Aid & CPR certifications as required
Participating in meetings and trainings called by Dunwoody as assigned
Maintaining Dunwoody “Train the Trainer” certification status as required

Qualifications

Knowledge customarily acquired through formal education resulting in a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Education, experience, or training in some or all the following fields is preferred: rehabilitation, teaching, skills training, supervision, professional cleaning, and administration
Communication skills, both written and oral
Knowledge of developmental disabilities, MI, brain injury and related conditions
Advanced organizational and planning skills
Ability to teach, coach and motivate clients
Ability to work with a wide variety of people
Innovative and creative thinker
Ability to drive and have access to a dependable car
Ability to work under pressure and react quickly in emergency situations and to work in a wide variety of situations and environmental settings
Computer skills such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of business community and job markets
Knowledge of teaching methods and practices
Ability to learn quickly and effectively

EEO/AA

Learning Options Instructor – Plymouth

mgunderman — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:34:54 +0000

Purpose
The purpose of this position is to aid in providing consistency of staffing throughout the Learning Options Department and provide instruction to clients to develop functional skills and abilities so that they are accomplish their short and long term goals.

Essential Functions

Provides coverage for Learning Options Instructors so that there is consistency in daily curriculums. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Teaching classes when instructors are absent
Planning and implementing meaningful curriculum for a variety of classes
Joining an existing group to increase support
Providing 1:1 instruction
Following lists of prioritized coverage/activities on a daily basis
Supervising to insure activities are taking place in a safe manner and that community integration is occurring
Insuring emergency medical information for each client is readily available
Passing required physical and attending training in order to drive the 5310 bus, and assisting with transporting as needed

Develops and implements methods of instruction so that services outcomes are met. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Completing and implementing daily lesson plans which are geared toward increasing clients’ independence in vocational and daily living skills
Procuring supplies, equipment, and funds within budgetary and agency guidelines

Participates as a team member so that client services are facilitated and that regulatory and licensing requirements are met. Duties may include but are not limited to:

Documenting client goals and objective progress on a daily basis
Assessing skills and recommending programming once per year for each assigned individual
Preparing for and participating in planning meetings
Providing verbal and written feedback
Reporting attendance on a daily basis
Communicating client related concerns and making recommendations to the service planner on an ongoing basis
Insuring that all client information is relayed using lawful data privacy practices and HIPAA regulations

Develops and implements curriculum based lesson plans for client goals, keeping in mind individual needs and vulnerabilities. Duties may include but are not limited to:

Creating lesson plans for instruction and methodologies to be used based on the curriculum and client goals, including alternate plans
Assisting management in planning and coordinating program schedules, as needed
Writing class descriptions and curriculum guides, as needed
Procuring supplies, equipment, and funds within budgetary and agency guidelines on an ongoing basis

Engages in development activities so that services offered are up-to-date. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Participating in at least 40 hours of training the first two years of employment and 20 hours each year thereafter in seminars/conferences on an ongoing basis
Participates in required training in the Vulnerable Adult Act, Right to Know law, and Blood Borne Pathogen update once per year
Maintaining First Aid and CPR certification
Attending workshops, in-service training, and conferences on an ongoing basis
Participating in required meetings

Qualifications:

Knowledge customarily acquired through formal education resulting in a high school diploma or equivalent. Education or training in the rehabilitation field preferred
Communication skills, both written and oral
The ability to understand and effectively use the P.E.A.R.L. interaction style with program participants, interdisciplinary team members, coworkers, supervisors, and other internal and external customer
Flexibility
Ability to work under pressure and react quickly in emergency situations
Knowledge of development disabilities and similar conditions
Organizational and planning skills
Innovative and creative abilities
Ability to teach, on a repetitive basis, a variety of independent living and leisure skills
Ability to work with a wide variety of people
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle
Working knowledge of computer software such as Word, Excel, and Email

EEO/AA

Residential Instructor – Elk River

mgunderman — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:08:31 +0000

Join Our Staff!

Join the Opportunity Partners team and make a difference in the lives of people with different abilities. Earn competitive wages and excellent benefits at one of Minnesota’s most respected social service agencies. Together, we can prove that everyone, when given the opportunity, adds value to our world.

Mission

Opportunity Partners supports choices for people with disabilities through innovative services and strategic collaborations, assisting those we serve to live, learn and work – adding value to their lives and communities.

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to develop and implement services to people in a supportive household and community environment.

Essential Functions

Instructs people in all necessary areas of daily living so people experience growth, self-management, and independence to the greatest extent possible. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Instructing people in all areas of personal care
Training people in personal safety
Assisting people in personal adjustment
Assisting people in developing skills in the use of leisure time
Instructing people in nutrition

Assesses needs, develops objectives, and implements program plans so each person can realize his or her maximum potential. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Determining skill level and needs
Setting goals and reviewing progress

Participates as a supportive member of the household and interdisciplinary teams to ensure good communication prevails and services are provided in a thorough and consistent manner

Fulfills requirements of staff development. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Completing orientation program
Completing medication administration courses
Demonstrating knowledge of house rules and procedure

Qualifications:

Knowledge customarily acquired through post high school education; minimally a GED required: experience in the field may be substituted for education.
Communication skills, both oral and written.
Organizational skills.
Instructing skills.
The ability to perform within a team framework.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle or transport people in employee’s own vehicle.
Must show proof of valid motor vehicle insurance
Working knowledge or ability to learn behavior management techniques.
Ability to work independently within a defined set of policies, procedures and guidelines.
Basic computer skills.

EEO/AA

Registered Nurse – Various Locations

mgunderman — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:11:11 +0000

Join Our Staff!
Join the Opportunity Partners team and make a difference in the lives of people with different abilities. Earn competitive wages and excellent benefits at one of Minnesota’s most respected social service agencies. Together, we can prove that everyone, when given the opportunity, adds value to our world.

Mission
Opportunity Partners supports choices for people with disabilities through innovative services and strategic collaborations, assisting those we serve to live, learn and work – adding value to their lives and communities.

Purpose
The purpose of this position is to provide oversight and consultation to the health services, procedures and the delivery of medical services relating to the health of all clients through the prevention, recognition and treatment of illness and injury and the promotion of health and safety.

Essential Functions:

Provides leadership and consultation services to residential nursing personnel and staff so that standard medical practices are followed, procedures are adhered to, and quality medical services are provided to residential clients. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

ensures compliance with regulatory agencies;
ensures procedures relating to medical care are reviewed and satisfy operational needs;
ensures client charts are complete and meet standards; d) provides LPN’s with clinical direction;
reviews, writes and approves all health and medical policies and procedures;
oversees employee training programs;
oversees the psychotropic medication monitoring program.

Develops and maintains a system of health records and reports so that there is a central source of health information available. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

maintaining sign-off records;
ensure records are filed and maintained according regulatory standards;
participates in a collaborative effort to meet health and safety needs of the clients.

Hires, trains and develops direct reports and oversees the general staff procedures so that programs are adequately staffed with qualified personnel. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

delegating;
delineating duties;
conducting orientations, staff meetings;
evaluating direct reports.

Assess actual/potential health care needs of assigned clients and houses through observation, interview of client and staff and review of client records so that the clients receive good health care. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

providing liaison communication;
coordinating care between health care providers;
developing plan of care for medical/diagnosis/health issues;
completing all health reports;
providing written and educational support;
supervise medication administration and medical treatments.

Trains and designs training programs for clients and staff in the health and safety areas of the agency so that good health and safety practices are reinforced. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

provides annual training in specified areas;
makes recommendations on staff training needs;
research areas of possible training topics
create curriculum as necessary.

Assumes self-responsibility for professional growth and development so that awareness of current standards for health and safety legislation and legal statutes pertinent to the practice of nursing in occupational health is maintained. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

participating in pertinent organizations;
attending workshops and seminars to maintain licensure.

Qualifications:

Formal education fulfilling RN requirements.
Medical knowledge and skills in conjunction with R.N.
Communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to relate to a wide variety of people.
Organizational skills.
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
Ability to work with little supervision and be self-motivated.
Ability to drive to all work destinations.
Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
Ability to provide guidance and support through a telephone or e-mail.
Ability to use a computer and cellular telephone.
Knowledge and work experience with Microsoft office, word, excel, and data base information systems.
Ability to be on-call.

EEO/AA

Work Skills Instructor – Plymouth

mgunderman — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:54:31 +0000

Join Our Staff!
Join the Opportunity Partners team and make a difference in the lives of people with different abilities. Earn competitive wages and excellent benefits at one of Minnesota’s most respected social service agencies. Together, we can prove that everyone, when given the opportunity, adds value to our world.

Mission
Opportunity Partners supports choices for people with disabilities through innovative services and strategic collaborations, assisting those we serve to live, learn and work – adding value to their lives and communities.

Purpose
The purpose of this position is to assist and supervise people assigned to a line to assure production is completed on time and to the specifications set by the customer and/or Opportunity Partners. The incumbent also may perform the operations necessary to accomplish these goals.

Essential Functions
Controls the work flow on the lines so that production flows smoothly and quality is maintained. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Ensuring adequate materials are available
Inspecting quality
Filling in for people during short absences
Maintains a less than 3% reject rate
Maintaining communication with supervisors regarding job progress

Instructs and assists people so that they understand how to perform the work. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Familiarizing self with each people’ skills and abilities and matching to appropriate tasks
Teaching techniques through modeling, verbal instruction, and demonstration
Evaluating comprehension of instruction through observation of individual people’ output and quality
Identifying further training needs

Sets up line or machine work as directed by supervisor so that production is accomplished through good layout techniques and motion economy. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Analyzing jobs
Setting up the bench or machine sequence
Staging work to accommodate person skill levels while ensuring quality control

Suggests and implements goals for people so that they can work on skills that will enable them to reach their highest work performance potential. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Working with people to build work skills and self-confidence
Keeping notes and preparing reports
Reporting behaviors, goal progress, and skill development daily, while providing constructive person contact
Assisting with the creation and implementation of downtime activities to maintain skill levels of people

Records production counts, individual person production and material usage on a daily basis so that records accurately reflect the activity of the jobs supervised. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Monitoring and reporting production rates and person work speeds
Monitoring material usage
Reporting line counts

Maintains safe and orderly work area so that the potential for accidents/incidents is minimized. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Handling emergency situation
Filling out accident, incident, or seizure reports and submitting within 24 hours
Reviewing safety checklists
Monitoring loading and unloading of vehicles, as assigned

Monitors equipment and supplies so that repairs are made or reported and supplies and parts are accounted for. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Learning basic functions of assigned machines, inspecting daily, and ensuring needed repairs are completed
Returning equipment and supplies to storage, products are clearly labeled and stored, and rejects are properly recorded

Engages in professional development activities so that new knowledge can be brought to the work setting to enhance person training. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Attending in-house training or self-training
Attending seminars or workshops
Completing yearly mandated training

Substitutes for assistant manager of production as requested so that these responsibilities are accomplished during his/her absence. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Completing production counts and reporting to production office
Checking preliminary performance reports for accuracy

Qualifications

Knowledge customarily acquired through completion of a high school education. Prefer some experience in a workshop or factory production setting, with supervisory experience.
Communication skills, both written and oral in English.
The ability to understand and effectively use the P.E.A.R.L. interaction style with program participants, interdisciplinary team members, coworkers, supervisors, and other internal and external customer.
Mechanical skills and understanding of equipment operations.
Basic mathematical skills.
Organizational skills.
Self Starter
Ability to supervise the work of others.
Detail oriented.
Ability to deal with a wide variety of people.
Ability to understand the abilities and limitations of population.
Physical ability to meet the requirements of the attached grid.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

EEO/AA

Cool C.O.A.L. Advocacy Breakfast

ekosta — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:40:18 +0000

06/08/2013 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast to raise funds for Opportunity Partners’ Committee of Advocacy and Leadership (COAL) to attend the 2014 “Self Advocates Becoming Empowered” National Conference!

Opportunity Partners’ Committee of Advocacy and Leadership (COAL) is a group for and by people served by Opportunity Partners who want to learn, teach and practice self-advocacy.

When: Saturday, June 8, 8-10 a.m.

Where: Eden Prairie Applebee’s
8241 Joiner Way
Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Cost: $10
*All proceeds go directly to C.O.A.L.

If you have questions or would like to purchase tickets, contact Kevin Kmetz at 612-280-5473 or kkmetz@opportunities.org or Alicia Munson at 952-930-7696 or amunson@opportunities.org.