Careers at OCCK

Our Culture

OCCK is an organization that blends the best values from its past with a progressive outlook toward its future. We are proud to serve all citizens of North Central Kansas by maintaining and enhancing the high quality of life, which characterizes our communities. The following set of management values describes our philosophy and guides our actions:

• We Value Our Commitment to Citizens

  We believe citizens have the right to expect a community that supports a quality of life that allows for personal dignity, respect, choice, and opportunity. We are committed to supporting those citizens and communities in realizing these goals.

• We Value Commitment to Excellence

  We strive for excellence in the promotion and delivery of individual and community services. We believe that progressiveness, competency, and a dedication to creating opportunities are vital in achieving such excellence.

• We Value Our Responsibility as Leaders

  We are committed to exercising leadership to attain and express the goals and values of the communities we serve. Such leadership requires the ability to set well defined goals and to communicate the methods by which those goals are to be achieved. The exercise of leadership also means responding to the needs and ideas of our many stakeholders as those goals are formulated.

• We Value Our Employees

  We recognize that the most significant resource available to our organization is its employees. Our employees are entitled to a supportive work environment that encourages excellence and professional and personal growth.

• We Value Effective Communication

  We are committed to maintaining frequent and open communications with employees, participants, and the public.

• We Value Professional Ethics

  We affirm that personal integrity characterized by honesty, fairness, and confidentiality is the basis for our day-to-day conduct. We require personal integrity not only of ourselves but of our employees and colleagues.

FAQs for Home Care Attendants

• Is a CNA certification required for the home care attendant position?

  No! While it may be helpful to have your CNA training, it is not a requirement for employment as a home care attendant. Home care attendants will receive on-the-job training prior to providing services for our customers.

• Is a home health aide the same as a home care attendant?

  The home care attendant and home health aide positions are not the same.

  Home health aides are CNAs who also have a Home Health Aide certification. They care for physically, mentally or emotionally ill or injured people who wish to receive care in the comfort of their own homes. Under the supervision of medical staff, home health aides administer oral medications; check the pulse, respiration and blood pressure rates; keep rooms neat; and help patients move, dress and bathe. They may also change dressings to cover wounds and sores, and assist with braces and prosthetic limbs.

  Home care attendants generally provide personal care, homemaking services, companion services, run errands and do some household chores. This position does not require CNA/home health aide certification.

FAQs for Drivers

• Is a commercial drivers license (CDL) required?

  A CDL is required within 30 days of employment for all drivers. Training and resources are provided to prepare for the CDL.

• What hours are available?

  There are a variety of shifts available including full-time (40 hours per week), part-time (10-39 hours per week), and substitute (as-needed-basis).

• What is the starting wage for drivers?

  The current starting wage for drivers is $12 per hour.

FAQs for Direct Support Professionals

• What do I need for a direct support professional position?
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Desire to treat all people with respect and dignity
  • Willingness to learn
  • Team skills
• What training does OCCK provide to new employees?

  As you begin your career with OCCK, you will be provided extensive classroom and on-the-job training. As you continue your career with OCCK, additional training opportunities will be offered.

• What is the entry wage for a direct support professional?

  Currently the starting wage is $11.00 per hour.

• How many OCCK customers would I work with?

  How many OCCK customers you would work with will depend on the setting and the needs of the customer. You may work one-on-one with a customer or with several people.

• What hours are available?
  • There are a variety of shifts available including full-time (40 hours per week), part-time (10-39 hours per week), and substitute (as-needed-basis).
  • For many staff, OCCK is their primary full-time employer. Some staff work schedules that allow them to balance other commitments, such as family, school, or other employment. Depending on service needs, we may be able to develop a schedule to fit your needs or desires.