Driver

Qualified candidates are responsible for the transportation of individuals with developmental disabilities to our Community Day Program in the morning and their return home in the afternoon. This requires approximately two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon. Additional hours may be available for community outings.

Salary: $15 - $18 an hour
Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

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Residential Care Workers / DSP

We are currently hiring Mental Health Workers and DSPs for our adult residential program located in Northbrook and Glenview. The Center on Deafness serves adults who are Deaf and have an intellectual disability or mental health needs. Full time positions include benefits. Qualified candidates should possess the ability to demonstrate care and compassion, the desire to help individuals reach their full potential, and the willingness the learn sign language.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Shifts Available:
Day Shifts: Saturday and Sunday 9:00 - 4:00
Evening shifts: Sunday - Saturday 3:15 - 10:45
Overnight Shifts Monday - Saturday 10:45pm - 8:45am

Job Duties Include:

• Provide an environment where individuals feel safe and supported
• Supervise clients to ensure safety and well-being
• Assist and teach ADL skills such as food preparation, laundry, and other household tasks
• Facilitate community outings; including driving
• Lead individual and group skill-building activities in the areas of daily living, social skills, and community integration.
• Encourage positive relationship building
• Implement treatment plans
• Timely completion of all required documentation
• Ensure the home meets quality standards for cleanliness

Job Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Minimum high school diploma
• Experience is preferred, but will train
• Sensitivity, awareness, and understanding of the client's needs
• Ability to handle disruptive behaviors in a calm, professional manner
• Ability to pass a background check

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

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Residential Supervisor

We are seeking  to hire a Residential Supervisor for our North Suburban residential care program serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults with behavioral and/or intellectual disabilities. Experience is preferred. Sign language is a plus but will train.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Schedule: 8 hour shift - Monday to Friday
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Job Duties Include:

• Provide direct supervision to staff on duty
• Residential case management
• Development and completion of residential assessment
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Develop daily activity schedule
• Orientation of new staff members
• Coordinating daily transportation
• Writing monthly reports
• Ensure all residential documentation is completed
• Monthly quality assurance inspections

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of residential experience OR 2 years of college credits and 5 years of full-time relevant experience
• Valid Illinois Driver's license
• Ability to undergo and pass a background check
• Intermediate sign language skills or willingness to learn

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

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Developmental Trainer

The Center on Deafness is expanding our program services and is seeking staff for its Center Point Community Day Services Program. The program provides community based instruction, emotional support, and vocational training to adults who have cognitive disabilities and/or mental health diagnosis. Work hours for this position are Mondays-Fridays 8:00am- 3:30pm.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16 - $17 an hour

​Job or Role Descriptions:

• Responsible for supervsion and training of individuals served in the community day services program in accordance with our policies and regulatory standards.
• Provide emotional and behavioral supports to individuls served
• Implement behavioral and training goals
• Facilitate group sessions and community activities and complete required written documentation

Qualifications:

• Minimum education requirements: High School Diploma
• One year of relevant experience
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• DSP certification or the ability to obtain
• Ability to pass a background check

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday 8:00a - 3:00p