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Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

To create a path from disability to capability by providing exceptional services so people of all ages can work, play, learn, achieve personal goals, and live meaningful lives.

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Hiring Requirements

Developmental Services Florida Medicaid Waiver Coverage and Limitations Handbook (2005) states the minimum qualifications to provide Medicaid Waiver Services are:

  • High school diploma, or its equivalent; AND
  • One year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or childcare setting, or working with individuals who have a developmental disability. College or vocational/technical training from an accredited institution may substitute at the rate of 30-semester, 45-quarter or 720-classroom hours for the required experience as evidenced by copies of sealed educational transcripts.

These are the minimum qualifications and this requirement is not negotiable; however, additional qualifications may be required. HORIZONS CANNOT HIRE INDIVIDUALS WHO LACK THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING AS STATED ABOVE. If you have any questions, see Pam Bauchwitz immediately.

Copy of diploma or GED certificate required upon job offer. No exceptions.

UPON COMPLETION OF APPLICATION, PLEASE COME THROUGH BROWN DOOR ON YOUR LEFT AND SUBMIT TO PAM BAUCHWITZ FOR REVIEW. In her absence, please leave with other accounting staff.

Employment Application

Click here to download and complete the
Horizons of Okaloosa County, Inc - Employment Application

(PDF format)

 

 

 

 


Volunteer Requirements

Horizons has many volunteer opportunities in different areas of the company.

Please download and complete the Volunteer Position & Performance Evaluation form.

Please download and complete the required Volunteer Agreement and Release:

Volunteer agreement and Volunteer Description and Evaluation: Please print and fax, mail, or to email to: tmccormick@horizonsfwb.com along with a cover letter to include contact information, area of interest, and purpose of volunteer hours.

Programs

  • Residential Habilitation
  • Supported Living
  • In-Home Support
  • Group Homes and
    Foster Homes
  • Behavior Analysis
  • Accounting
  • Adult Day Training
  • Transportation
  • Support Services
Contact Us

Horizons of Okaloosa County
123 Truxton Ave.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547

Phone: 850-863-1530 Fax: 850-862-4589

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