

Ottawa Area Center Parent Link
January 5, 2024 Vol. 20
OAC Administrators
Director
Julia Plaggemeyer
Assistant Director
Chelsea Dykstra
Assistant Director
Ottawa Area Staff
Important Upcoming Dates at OAC
- January 26 - No School
- February 2 - Early Dismissal
- February 19-23 - No School/Mid Winter Break
PARENT RESOURCES
Order Your 23-24 Yearbook!
Please see the flyer below to order the 23-24 yearbook for $8. Online orders only. Many may have already ordered one in your students picture order. This is an option to order the yearbook if you didn't order pictures or would like an extra copy.
Family Support Subsidy Program
This is a wonderful program that many families are unaware of. If your taxable income is less than $60,000, you can qualify for subsidies.
Momentum Center Holiday Events
Upcoming events at the Momentum Center.
Grand Haven:
Save the Date- Prom with a Purpose (May 18, 2024)
Community Mental Health at OAC
Wednesday January 17, 2024 12:30pm-3:30pm
-CMH will have open office hours at OAC. This is an opportunity for parents to come in on an as needed basis to make connections and answer any questions you may have about the services they offer.
-Reminder this is CMH of Ottawa County and they only service residents of Ottawa County. If your student resides in a different county and needs information about CMH, they can connect your family with the CMH in that county.
-Please email Brenda if you would like to schedule a specific time for your family to meet with the CMH staff on January 17, 2024. bseymour@oaisd.org
- This is a great opportunity to discuss transition planning. Remember - much like we base transition services around student postsecondary goals and unmet needs, CMHOC also bases the services they provide on eligibility, the goals an individual has for their life and the unmet needs after exploring all options available.
OAC Social Work/OCSN Parent Resources
This is your one stop location for parents/guardians to go for community supports and resources. Please check out this resource at Social Work/OCSN Resource Warehouse. Bookmark this resource on your computer and refer back often. It will be continually updated with fresh and new information.
Requested Community Submissions
All submissions in the section are from independent organizations and not affiliated with Ottawa Area Center.
Hope Farm - Employment Opportunities
Adult Foster Care Home Direct Care Worker at Living Hope Home Care, llc
We are looking for individuals to fill the role of Direct Care Worker/Caregiver. The right candidate will be responsible for providing compassionate care and assistance to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
If you have prior experience working with disabled adults in a direct care role, we encourage you to apply for this position. If you do not have experience and have a heart for this special population, we would also love for you to apply. We will train! You will be working at Hope Farm located on Lake Michigan drive in West Olive and caring for 4 residents with the help of two other staff at all times. Must be able to manage time wisely, be organized, professional and tactful. We are looking for staff who are willing to work as a team and possess leadership skills.
Direct Care Workers provide assistance and support to patients who are not able to look after themselves. Common job duties of a Direct Care Worker/Caregiver include but not limited to:
*Administering medications per state guidelines (training for this will be provided)
*Assistance with ADL's (bathing, dressing, feeding etc...)
*Cooking meals
*Handling laundry
*Reporting health changes to management
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $20.00 per hour
Schedule: *shifts vary
3:00 pm-11:00 pm
11:00 pm- 8:00 am
8:00 am -3:00 pm- weekends, holidays, and days residents do not have school.
Flexible schedule, willing to work around school and family needs, must be 18. Please email Laura at care4hopefarm@gmail.com to apply
2023-2024 School Hours
Full Day – 8:37am-3:03pm
½ Day – 8:37am-11:50am
Early Dismissal – 8:37am-1:35pm
Student AM Bussing begins at 8:27am
Student PM Bussing begins at 2:53pm
About Us
Email: bseymour@oaisd.org
Website: www.oaisd.org/schools/ottawa-area-center
Location: 10160 96th Avenue, Allendale, MI, USA
Phone: (616)738-8960
Facebook: facebook.com/OttawaAreaCenter/