updated 10/9/2019
Entry Level Positions High School Diploma or G.E.D. Required
Direct Support Staff /Community Integrated Living Specialist
- Full time positions with benefits & competitive wages in our residential homes
- (11p-9am) positions available in Aviston, Highland & Nashville homes
- (3p-11p) positions available in Highland, & Nashville homes
- Adults with developmental disabilities are looking for a person who will support them in various activities of their daily lives in their homes
- Duties include: assisting the individuals with all aspects of home living; cooking, cleaning, personal development, recreational activities
- Must have a High School Diploma/GED, be at least 18 years old & have a valid driver's license
- Prefer experience as DSP/CNA, but will provide training
Community Activities Specialist
- Part-time position
- Consult & plan community activities, which allow individuals to utilize community resources and develop natural supports.
- Provide transportation for clients to various activities and appointments through the use of agency or own vehicle
- Provide training & guidance in the areas of activities of daily living, community integration, and economic self sufficiency skills
- Provide direct personal care or oversight as needed
- Ensure medication needs are met by monitoring and documenting medication regimen.
- Must have HS diploma/GED, be over 18 years old
- Must have clean driving history
- Experience working in a residential setting with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
Direct Support Professional - East Production
- Part-time Monday-Friday position
- Seeking a dependable & motivated person to work with adults with developmental disabilities
- Duties include assisting clients with daily living skills in a production setting
- Must have HS diploma/GED and be at least 18 years old
Direct Support Professional - Fairview Heights
- Full-time position with benefits.
- Seeking dependable & motivated person to work with adults with developmental disabilities
- Duties include assisting individuals with daily living skills in a classroom and/or production setting
- Provide personal care, and ensuring safety during all program activities
- Must have HS diploma/ GED & be at least 18 years old
Direct Support Professional / Community Integrated Living Specialist - PRN
- Part-time/PRN positions (as needed) with competitive wages (days, evenings, overnights)
- Seeking a dependable & motivated staff to work with adults with developmental disabilities in classroom, production and/or residential settings
- Duties include: assisting clients with daily living skills and supporting individuals in various activities in their daily lives ( work setting, classroom setting, residential setting)
- Must have High School Diploma/GED and be at least 18 years old & have a valid driver's license
Barista (Part-time) The Red Porch Cafe
- Part-time positions (Tues - Sat)
- Greet & assist customers in selection of products
- Prepare & serve food and drink items by following prescribed cafe recipes
- Maintain inventory, supplies & clean
- Receive & process payments
- Stock supplies, wash dishes, clear tables & clean equipment and cafe per procedures
- Follow rules & regulations pertaining to operation of cafe including completion of IL Dept. of Health certifications & trainings
- Must be 18 years old
Janitor - Breese East
- Full time with benefits
- Ensure location building is kept clean, well-maintained, and safe on a daily basis
- Perform all aspects of cleaning, ensures efficient flow & timely completion of work orders
- Engages in painting & performing structural repairs to masonry, woodwork, and furnishing of the buildings as well as assist with larger projects.
- Monitor & controls supplies & equipment, prepares and submits requisition for supplies and tools as necessary ensuring cost efficiency
- 6 months related janitorial & maintenance experience and/or training
Advanced Degree Positions
Associates Degree Or Higher Required
Parent Educator / Home Based Early Head Start
- Full time position with benefits
- Provide community based early education to parents with infants & toddlers as well as pregnant mothers
- completes developmental, behavioral & sensory screenings for all children on caseload and addresses concerns when necessary
- ensures that each family has access to comprehensive services by consulting with staff and external providers to implement practices that support high quality services to families
- Parents-As-Teachers Certification preferred
- 1 year experience working with families with children birth to age 5
- Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) or equivalent coursework as part of an Associate's degree, or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
- Must have a valid driver's license & auto insurance
Bilingual Parent Educator / Home Based Early Head Start
- Full time position with benefits
- Provide community based early education to parents with infants & toddlers as well as pregnant mothers
- completes developmental, behavioral & sensory screenings for all children on caseload and addresses concerns when necessary
- ensures that each family has access to comprehensive services by consulting with staff and external providers to implement practices that support high quality services to families
- Parents-As-Teachers Certification preferred
- Bilingual(English/Spanish) preferred, not required
- 1 year experience working with families with children birth to age 5
Program Manager - Day Program - Breese West
- Full time management position
- Plans, organizes and directs activities of a team of direct care staff in implementing programming to assist adults with developmental disabilities in developing independent living skills, which promotes growth & independence.
- Develop a written person centered plan based on the choices, preferences, needs and desires of the participants.
- Participate as a member of the individuals support network
- Responsible for supervision of direct care staff including interviewing, hiring, coaching, directing, appraising, rewarding & disciplining staff
- Bachelor's degree in a human service field required ( including psychology, sociology, special education or rehabilitation counseling)
- 1 year experience working with individuals with Intellectual or other Developmental Disabilities
- Supervisory experience preferred
Program Manager - Day Program - Breese East
- Full time management position
- Plans, organizes and directs activities of a team of direct care staff in implementing programming to assist adults with developmental disabilities in developing independent living skills, which promotes growth & independence.
- Develop a written person centered plan based on the choices, preferences, needs and desires of the participants.
- Participate as a member of the individuals support network
- Responsible for supervision of direct care staff including interviewing, hiring, coaching, directing, appraising, rewarding & disciplining staff
- Bachelor's degree in a human service field required ( including psychology, sociology, special education or rehabilitation counseling)
- 1 year experience working with individuals with Intellectual or other Developmental Disabilities
- Supervisory experience preferred
Program Manager - Residential Program (CILA)
- Full time management position
- Ensures individuals are provided the opportunity to engage in the community, developing relationships necessary for employment, volunteerism, development of personal interests & social experiences.
- Reports on progress regarding goals & tasks set forth in the annual plan to ensure it continues to meet the needs & choices of the person.
- Establish constructive working relationships with the participants & their support network to ensure the needs & desires are being met
- Participate as a member of the individuals support network
- Protect the financial interests of participants by monitoring all money management transactions.
- Bachelor's degree in a human service field required ( including psychology, sociology, special education or rehabilitation counseling)
- 1 year experience working with individuals with Intellectual or other Developmental Disabilities
- Supervisory experience preferred
Accounting Manager
- Full-time management position
- Responsible for tracking, monitoring & evaluating day-to-day accounting tasks and activities of the accounting team.
- Ensures accurate & timely financial transactions are completed in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Reconcile payroll transactions and ensure filing of quarterly tax reports
- Organize, inspect & maintain financial records.
- Supervise train & support accounting staff.
- Assumes responsibility for effectively researching, tracking & resolving accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting
- Two years accounting & supervisory experience preferred.
Director of Finance
- Full-time management position
- Provides leadership and strategic direction for the financial, technological, and maintenance activities of the overall organization of the agency.
- Assists the Executive Director in formulating and administering agency policies and procedures.
- Acts as Risk Manager of the organization and advises management on key elements of the agency's risk profile, ensures internal controls, implements best practices & maintains insurance coverage for protection against property losses & potential liabilities.
- Prepare necessary reports and execute the federal and state requirements as well as the lawful and ethical standards required to maintain the organization's nonprofit 501(c) (3) status.
- Ensures efficient transaction processing systems, debt financing, cash balances and maintains banking relationships.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance required (Master's/ CPA preferred)
- 5 -10 years supervisory experience preferred