The following positions are now available through the Human Resource Department of Achieva Resources Corporation Inc.

UPDATED: 8/25/10

Job Posting
Qualified Mental Retardation Professional
FT – M-F 8:00am – 4:30pm Must be flexible and available some evening and weekend hours

Basic Function and Responsibility:
Monitor residents in Intensive Training Group Homes and waiver consumers in the Supportive Living Program to meet state and federal regulations and assure that continuous active treatment is being conducted following the goals in the consumers IHP.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate professional behavior and act as an appropriate role model for staff and consumers.
• Project a positive and professional image of Achieva Resources to the community.
• Address consumer’s social, medical, behavioral and vocational needs.
• Develop and implement “active treatment” programs for Intensive Training Group Homes and the Supported Living Program.
• Assist staff in implementing consumer programs.
• Make referrals to service providers as determined by the interdisciplinary team.
• Inform and conduct with guardians, relatives, advocates, consumers, program managers, residential services, vocational services, BDDS and independent case managers, admissions, quarterlies, annuals, discharge planning and special called conferences to address the needs of the consumer.
• Conduct quarterly reviews on Intensive Training Group homes and the Supported Living program consumers to ensure effective active treatment.
• Provide staff training on implementation of behavior plans.
• Must observe and document on active treatment, cleanliness of homes and any other areas of concern, for each SGL residence monthly during different shifts.
• Must check all consumers’ individual record/profile book for proper documentation at least every six months.
• Oversees emergency evacuation capabilities of residents and facilities per regulations.
• Complete required appropriate forms for record keeping and documentation to ensure that the group home program and supported living program adheres to policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure Human Rights Committee approves, before implementation of all new behavior plans and review annually all behavior plans.
• Attend appropriate inservicing in accordance with Medicaid regulations.
• Be available for calls as scheduled or as needed for emergency / urgent situations at the Intensive Training Group Homes and the Supported Living Program.
• Conduct thirty (30) hours of in-service training annually.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with all levels of co-workers to promote an effective teamwork approach to carrying out the responsibilities of the position, programs and agency’s goals.
• Expected to participate in all activities deemed appropriate by Achieva Resources to enhance the overall production of the department or operations involved.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Senior Vice President Health Care Services.

Position requires working with day services staff, vocational service staff, fiscal staff and other appropriate Agency personnel for the purpose of client interests and information sharing. Position also requires working with Area 9 agency, independent case managers, referral agencies, benefit agencies, area physicians, transportation agencies, and other service organizations

Qualification requirements:
Bachelor degree in social work or other related Human services field required. Two years experience working with DD population and previous supervisory experience preferred; excellent organizational and communication skills. Valid driver’s license required and approval from Agency’s automobile insurance underwriter. Exhibit empathy, patience and have a positive and courteous attitude toward consumers and co-workers.

Date Posted: 8/19/10
This position will be filled with the most qualified candidate.

Job Posting
Job Title : Employment Consultant
FT – Lawrenceburg
Monday - Friday

Basic Function and Responsibility:
Provide on-the-job training and support services to participants working in the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate professional behavior and act as an appropriate role model for staff and consumers.
• Project a positive and professional image of Achieva Resources to the community.
• Assist in setting in obtaining employment goals and objectives.
• Observe, document, and record participants' information, progress, and intervention hours.
• Provide consultation to employees and participants.
• Participate in employer job training.
• Transport consumers to and from job sites.
• Assist participants through the interview process and in developing independent transportation, obtaining employment.
• Obtain and review participants' performance evaluations from employers.
• Develop participants' skills analysis checklist, job analysis, task analysis, fading plans and document progress of clients through the use of measurable outcomes.
• Conduct program surveys for participants and employers.
• Attend and participate in various participant and staff meetings/interdisciplinary meeting with funding agencies.
• Provide follow-along activities for participants.
• Provide documentation of all billable and non-billable hours and may request authorization hours for training hours.
• Orient participants to the Community Based Evaluation and Supported Employment.
• Regularly report on participants' progress at community based evaluation site and submit copies monthly to the Vocational Rehabilitation Program Coordinator.
• Train and assist consumers to make decisions and problem solve.
• Create various reports for Individual Program Plans (IPP's).
• Schedule all vocational evaluation activities for Vocational Rehabilitation Programs.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Vocational Rehabilitation Services Supervisor, Vocational Rehabilitation Services Manager or the Vice President Employment Services.

Position requires working with Social Services staff, Day Services staff and Residential staff for the purpose of sharing participant information. The position requires working with community employers and community organizations for the purpose of information sharing and participant progress.

This position also requires flexible hours which include weekend and holiday work depending on your participant caseload.

Contact: Human Resources
Posted: 7/28/10
This position will be filled with the most qualified candidate.

 

Job Posting
Job Title: Individual Habilitation Specialist
FT 35 hours – Richmond - Monday – Friday Some Evenings & Weekends

Basic Function and Responsibility:
Provide individual and group habilitation training directly related to the consumers Individual Support Plan (ISP).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate professional behaviors and act as an appropriate role model for staff and consumers.
• Project a positive and professional image of Achieva Resources Corp., Inc. to the community.
• Provide individual and group habilitation training in personal, social, communication, community mobility, and other life skills in the facility and at community-based sites following the goals in the Individual Support Plans.
• Provide individual behavioral intervention and training.
• Assist with scheduling of training sessions.
• Develop and maintain training materials/resources.
• Document progress on habilitation training goals and objectives.
• Complete Training Progress Reports and distribute to Program Managers and stakeholders.
• Submit billable units, mileage logs and other coding to the Individual Habilitation Supervisor as directed.
• Participate in a variety of staff and consumer meetings.
• Requires use of basic office equipment and computers.
• Provide transportation of consumers to and from activities and appointments when needed.
• Expected to participate in all activities deemed appropriate by Achieva Resources Corp., Inc. to enhance the overall effectiveness of the department and consumer needs.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Position requires working with Program Management, Industrial Services, ADA, Golden Explorers, Residential, nurses, and other Agency staffs for the purpose of information sharing and meeting consumer needs.

Qualification Requirements:
Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with developing training materials and curriculum and implementing individual and group training. Associate Degree in human service field with one year experience in sheltered workshop, habilitation, or residential setting with MR/DD or CMI population preferred. High school diploma with three years experience or more working with MR/DD and CMI population in workshop, habilitation, or residential setting will be considered. Valid driver’s license and insurable with the Agency’s automobile insurance underwriter required.

Contact: Human Resources
Date Posted: 07/28/10
This position will be filled with the most qualified candidate.

 

Job Posting
Job Title: Day Service Floater (Hab/ADA/GE)
FT – 30 hours – M-F 9:00am-3:00pm

Basic Function and Responsibility:
Provide direct care services and habilitation training for consumers in Day Service Programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate professional behaviors and act as an appropriate role model for staff and consumers.
• Project a positive and professional image of Achieva Resources Corp., Inc. to the community. Provide direct habilitation and personal care services to all consumers.
• Provide individual behavioral intervention and training.
• Assist in the implementation of individual and group habilitation training programs for consumers.
• Provide behavioral intervention and redirection to consumers.
• Monitor and assist with health care needs of consumers in assigned areas.
• Document progress on habilitation training goals and objectives.
• Submit billable units, mileage logs and other reports to the Habilitation Supervisor on a daily basis.
• Participate in a variety of staff and consumer meetings.
• Maintain consumer records and documentation daily, progress, activities, and behavioral/medical incidents.
• Physical exertion is of moderate levels with the ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Requires use of basic office equipment, lifts and motor vehicle.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and approval from our insurance underwriter.
• Provide transportation of consumers to and from activities and appointments when needed.
• Expected to participate in all activities deemed appropriate by Achieva Resources Corp., Inc. to enhance the overall effectiveness of the department or operations involved.
• Report all critical behavioral and medical incidents to supervisor.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Habilitation Supervisor or Vice President of Habilitation & Social Services.

Position requires working with Program Managers, Work Center Specialists, and other Agency staff for the purpose of information sharing and consumer needs. Position will also work with community activity organizations for the purpose of providing consumers the opportunity to integrate into the community.

Qualification Requirements:
High school diploma or GED with three (3) years experience or more working with MR/DD and CMI population in workshop, habilitation, or residential setting will be considered. Be at least 18 years of age. Demonstrate the ability to communicate adequately in order to complete required forms, reports of services and follow oral and written instructions. Demonstrate the ability to provide services according to an individual’s ISP. Demonstrate the ability to accept supervision. Demonstrate an interest in and empathy for individuals. Ability to perform basic math computations and work with a diverse population.

Contact: Human Resources
Posted: 7/28/10
This position will be filled with the most qualified candidate.

Job Posting
Job Title: Supported Living Direct Support Professional

Basic Function and Responsibility:
Provide direct care services to consumers in the Supported Living Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate professional behavior and act as an appropriate role model for consumers and staff.
• Project a positive and professional image of Achieva Resources Corp., Inc. to the community.
• Provide documentation of ISP goals; maintain proper documentation for billing; complete various reports pertaining to consumer progress.
• Administer medications and perform treatments as ordered per physicians.
• Teach, train, guide and/or demonstrate activities to the consumers supervised.
• Provide assistance in the use of community resources.
• Transport consumers. Staff must have transportation available to them at all times.
• Provide direct care services to consumers. Monitor consumer budgets, medical, health and nutritional needs when necessary. Help consumers with eating, grooming, dressing, bathing and toileting; assisting consumers with their mobility including lifting them from a seated or lying down position, helping them walk and maintain stability. Must be physically able to lift and assist consumers served in transferring to and from wheelchairs, personal vehicles and/or agency vans while accessing community resources.
• Must be able to operate agency vans/lift vans safely and competently. Able to maneuver in small spaces, secure wheelchairs and operate manual lift.
• Participate in various consumer and staff meetings.
• Physical exertions of moderate level with the ability to lift 60 lbs, be able to walk up and down stairs, bend, pull, pushing, kneel, squat, turn in the knees, back, wrists and shoulders and grasp with both hands (in order to properly perform the techniques taught in CPR/First Aid, Client Intervention, and Proper Back Mechanics).
• Non 24 Hour Supported Living Specialists are required to maintain a personal cell phone (up to $25 reimbursement will be made monthly for staff cell phone)
• Expected to participate in all activities deemed appropriate by Achieva Resources Corp., Inc. to enhance the overall effectiveness of the department operations involved.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Vice President of Supported Living.
• Position requires working with Achieva affiliated staff for the purpose of client needs and information.

Qualification requirements:
High school diploma or GED preferred, valid drivers license required and approval of insurability from our automobile insurance underwriter, ability to perform basic math functions; excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse population. Experience in similar field preferred. Be at least 18 years of age. Must have the capability to complete required forms as well as follow oral and written instructions. Accept supervision and guidance. Exhibit empathy, patience and have a positive and courteous attitude toward consumers and co-workers. This list should not be construed to be all-inclusive.

 

Job Posting
Job Title: Truck Driver/Production Specialist
FT – M-F 7:30am – 4:00pm Some Evenings and Weekends Must Be Flexible

Basic Function and Responsibility:
Transport materials to workshop, and finished goods to customers. Responsible for job set-up, consumer orientation, supervision and job coaching in order to achieve habilitation and production objectives in the Industrial Service Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate professional behavior and act as an appropriate role model for staff and consumers.
• Project a positive and professional image of Achieva Resources, Inc. to the community.
• Drive Agency trucks to make deliveries and obtain pick-ups.
• Load and unload vehicles.
• Shrink-Wraps appropriate production to be delivered to a vendor.
• Operates tow motor, hand truck, and pallet trucks to transport materials.
• Completes minor equipment repairs as needed.
• Physical exertion is medium levels with the ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Conduct vehicle preventative maintenance inspections and complete required documentation and submit to the Transportation Supervisor monthly.
• Be available to float as needed in ALL various Industrial Services locations/positions as directed by the Manager of Business Operations.
• Assess consumer progress at least semi-annually for potential to be referred for community-based employment services.
• Maintain consumer records and documentation daily, progress, activities, and behavioral/medical incidents.
• Report all critical behavioral and medical incidents to supervisor.
• Provide approved down time activity options when production delays occur.
• Provide effective training to prepare individuals to transition into the community.
• Provide support in the development of skills to discover new capabilities.
• Provide job coaching, direction, and training for consumers.
• Operate equipment, as needed which may include Belden wire machine, forklift, wrapping machines, scales, computers and other department equipment.
• Maintain all documentation for consumer productivity and Individual Support Plans (ISP’s).
• Expected to participate in all activities deemed appropriate by Achieva Resources to enhance the overall effectiveness of the department or operations involved.
• Shall transport consumers and staff to and from job sites when requested.
• Prepare job documentation for Title XX, Waiver and/or other billings and submit to the Manager of BusinessOperations daily/weekly.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager of Business Operations.
• Position requires working with managers, supervisors and other Agency staff. Position will also work with contract customers for the purpose of material transport.

Qualification Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED; current chauffeurs license or CDL with 2 years driving experience; must be able to meet DOT requirements; must receive approval from Agency’s automobile insurance underwriter, basic reading and math skills; good communication skills; and ability to interact with diverse populations.

Contact: Human Resources
Date Posted: 7/28/10
This position will be filled with the most qualified candidate.

 

Employment applications available at and must be submitted to:
Achieva Resources
800 Mendleson Drive
Richmond, IN 47374

Mailing address: Achieva Resources, P.O. Box 1252, Richmond, IN 47375
Fax number: 765-939-3182

Achieva Resources Corporation Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer