Residential Trainer

Ponca City Development Authority; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick and personal leave

Quality health insurance plans

Simple IRA plan

Job summary

Ponca City Development Authority is seeking a Residential Trainer for The Opportunity Center in Ponca City, OK. This full-time role involves teaching daily living skills, accompanying clients to activities, and providing supportive supervision in residences.

Responsibilities include driving, client transfers, and maintaining required training. The position offers weekends and evenings with training provided to join a dedicated team serving Kay County residents.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• Must pass OSBI background check.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients and operate agency vehicles as needed.
• Assist clients with transfers and positioning (lifting up to 50 lbs).
• Communicate verbally and in writing with clients and staff.
• Complete all required training and in-service requirements.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The below job is only being posted by Ponca City Development Authority and is being hired by a local employer. The contact information for this position is Lacie Young: [e-mail] The Opportunity Center, Inc. is a non‑profit 501(c)3 organization that provides residential and vocational facilities and services for the life‑long benefit of Kay County people with developmental disabilities.

Residential trainers are full‑time positions. Weekends, evenings, and overnights are available. Training is provided. The Residential trainer aids in teaching everyday living skills to clients in their residences. The trainer also accompanies clients to outside activities and functions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a challenging and fulfilling job.

Duties Include: Maintain eligibility to operate agency vehicles – Transport Clients – Physical capacities include: bending, stooping, and lifting a minimum of 50 pounds – Ability to assist persons with transfers and positioning – Ability to communicate verbally and in writing – Fulfills all training and in-service requirements necessary to work with individuals served.

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and current auto insurance
• Must pass OSBI background check

The Opportunity Center offers

• competitive salary
• paid vacation
• holidays
• sick and personal leave
• quality health insurance plans
• a simple IRA plan