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Current Openings

Listed below are current openings as of January 5, 2009.

To apply for a position or for more information, please click on "How to Apply" or call the Human Resources Department of Little Friends at (630) 355-6533.

NOTE: There is no specific time frame in which you should expect a response. Due to the volume of applications, resumes and phone calls received only those applicants who meet the qualifications we are seeking will be contacted.

 



 

Administration

No Current Openings

 

Krejci Academy

Teacher
ID# 01-06-L115 
Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm  
Hours per week: 37.5 hpw
Location: Naperville
Description: Responsible for developing and implementing programs for self-contained special education classroom that addresses the needs and IEP goals of assigned students, maintain classroom files, supervise assistant teachers and aides, establish and maintain communication with parents when appropriate.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Special Education, IL Type 10 or LBS1.

COTA
ID#  01-06-R101
Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30a-4pm
Hours per week: 37.5
Location: Naperville

Description: Evaluate and develop appropriate treatment plans for referred children, and provide direct, integrated and/or consultative services. 
Requirements: COTA degree.  Experience with autism a plus.

 

The Bridge    

Teacher Assistant
ID#  01-05-B164
Work Days/Times: Mon-Fri,  8:30a-2:30p
Hours per week: 30
Location: Downers Grove
Description: Responsible for providing support and assistance to the classroom teacher in implementing the therapeutic treatment program for an assisgned student.
Requirements: High school diploma or GED.  Experience with autism a plus.  Must be eligible for paraprofessional certificate. 

One to One Aide
ID#  01-05-B151
Work Days/Times: Mon-Fri,  8:30a-2:30p
Hours per week: 30
Location: Downers Grove
Description: Responsible for providing support and assistance to the classroom teacher in implementing the therapeutic treatment program for an assisgned student.
Requirements: High school diploma or GED.  Experience with autism a plus. Paraprofessional certificate preferred.

 

The Mansion

Educational Coordinator
ID# 01-07-M106 
Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm  
Hours per week: 37.5 hpw
Location: Naperville
Description: Responsibilities include maintaining student files, contacting counselors, tracking credits, issuing report cards, creating academic IEPs and supervising teaching staff.  Also includes determining course offerings, ordering educational materials and overseeing educational budget, providing career assistance.  Assisting Program Director in a variety of duties. 
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Special Education, IL Type 10 or LBS1.

 

Life Skills Training Center for Children with Autism

No Current Openings

Cary Children's Center for Autism ~ Cary, Illinois

Life Skills Coach
ID#  CCA-LSC
Work Days/Times: Mon-Fri,  2p-10p
Hours per week: 40
Location: Cary
Description: Responsible for providing support and assistance to the children in a residential group home setting.
Requirements: High school diploma or GED.  Must be able to complete direct service provider training with 90 days.
 

Life Skills Coach
ID#  CCA-LSC
Work Days/Times: Sun-Thur,  2p-10p
Hours per week: 40
Location: Cary
Description: Responsible for providing support and assistance to the children in a residential group home setting.
Requirements: High school diploma or GED.  Must be able to complete direct service provider training with 90 days.
 

 

Little Friends Center for Autism

Occupational Therapist
ID#  01-00-201
Work Days/Times: 2-4 evals/month
Hours per week: vary
Location: Naperville
Description: Part time, approximately 4 evaluations per month.  Conduct evaluations for children aged 5-18.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in OT with NBCOT/IL license.  Experience with autism a plus.


Spectrum Vocational Services 

Developmental Trainer/Van Driver
ID#  02-10-D110
Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday  7:30am-4:00pm
Hours per week: 40
Location: Downers Grove

Description: Ensure safety of assigned clients throughout work day. Supervise completion of work assigned to unit and conduct group training and informational activities during down time. Develop and implement Individual Support Plans with each client relating to work skills training.  This position will also include van driving responsibilities.  
Requirements: HS diploma/GED required.  Some college a plus.  1 year experience w/DD and/or autism preferred.  Must be able to become PACE certified, valid drivers license, clear driving record and at least 23 years of age.
 
One-to-One Aide
ID#  02-10-D108
Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday  8:3
0am-3:00pm
Hours per week: 30
Location: Downers Grove

Description: Responsible for providing support and assistance to the trainer/floor supervisor in implementing the programmatic activities for an assigned client.
Requirements: HS diploma/GED required.  1-2 years of college,  experience with developmentally disabled population preferred. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required and at least 23 years of age for PACE certification.
  

Van Driver
ID#  02-11-B102
Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday  7:30a-8:30am & 3:00pm-4:00pm
Hours per week: 10-15hpw
Location: Downers Grove

Description: Responsible for providing transportation needs of clients to and from the workshop.
Requirements: High school diploma/GED. Valid IL drivers license, PACE certification preferred but required within 6 weeks of employment.  Minimum age 23 with no major traffic violations in two years, ability to pass PACE physical and drug test. 
 
Substitute Van Driver
ID#  02-11-Subs
Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday  7:00a-8:45am & 2:45pm-4:45pm
Hours per week: 10-20
Location: Downers Grove

Description: Responsible for providing transportation needs of clients to and from the workshop, will substitute on  various routes, AM.PM or both.
Requirements: High school diploma/GED. Valid IL drivers license,  PACE certification required within 6 weeks of employment.  Minimum age, 23 with no major traffic violations in two years. 


Colorburst

ColorBurst Production Assistant
ID# 02-30-C109
Work Days/Times: Monday-Friday  9a-3:30p, 10a-4:30p or 11a-5:30p flexible 
Hours per week: 30
Location: Downers Grove

Description: Assist in direct production and set-up (will train), work on both manual and automated presses (will train). must be able to meet deadlines while ensuring quality control.  Experience working on Photoshop & Illustrator required. Must be willing to work along side people with disabilities.  
Requirements: HS Diploma/GED required.  Experience working  with people with devolopmental disabilities preferred. Effective English language skills and simple math skills required.  Physical strength, stamina and flexibility required to operate machinery.  


Health Services 

Health Services Support Worker
ID#
03-24-T105
Work Days/Times:  Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm
Hours per week: 40 

Description:
 Assist residents in securing necessary medical and dental services as well as provide transportation for residents to medical providers' offices scattered sites throughout the Western Suburbs.  
Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, Valid IL drivers license with good driving record and able to transport clients in own vehicle.  Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing. 

 
Housing & Community Supports 

Community Support Specialist
ID# 03-24-C190
Work Days/Times: Mon - Fri 2 pm - 10pm
Hours per week: 40

Description: Primary Direct Care staff for assigned clients with the responsibility of ensuring that goals and objectives in the Individual Support Plan (ISP) are completed.  Will also work with other Support Staff in the home to assist in the completion of day to day tasks with the clients.                                              Requirements:  HS diploma/GED required, BA preferred.  Minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license and able to transport clients in own vehicle required.  Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education.

Community Support Specialist
ID# 03-08-K111C
Work Days/Times: Mon-Fri   2pm-10pm
Hours per week: 40

Description: Primary Direct Care staff for assigned clients with the responsibility of ensuring that goals and objectives in the Individual Support Plan (ISP) are completed.  Will also work with other Support Staff in the home to assist in the completion of day to day tasks with the clients.                                              Requirements:  HS diploma/GED required, BA preferred.  Minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license and able to transport clients in own vehicle required.  Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education. BFOQ Female staff preferred.

Full Time Float Support Staff
ID# 03-28-C160
Work Days/Times: Hours and days vary weekly
Hours per week: 37.5                                                                                                              
Description: To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and counseling in areas of cooking, cleaning, budgeting, balancing checkbook, etc. and accessing community resources to individuals who receive Community Living services.                                                                        Requirements:  HS diploma/GED required.  Minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license and able to transport clients in own vehicle required.  Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education.

Community Support Specialist
ID# 03-24-C183
Work Days/Times: Mon - Fri 2 pm - 10pm
Hours per week: 40

Description: Primary Direct Care staff for assigned clients with the responsibility of ensuring that goals and objectives in the Individual Support Plan (ISP) are completed.  Will also work with other Support Staff in the home to assist in the completion of day to day tasks with the clients.                                              Requirements:  HS diploma/GED required, BA preferred.  Minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license and able to transport clients in own vehicle required.  Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education.  BFOQ:  FEMALE STAFF PREFERRED.

Community Support Specialist
ID# 03-24-T136
Work Days/Times: Sun - Thurs 1pm - 9pm
Hours per week: 37.5
Description: Primary Direct Care staff for assigned clients with the responsibility of ensuring that goals and objectives in the Individual Support Plan (ISP) are completed.  Will also work with other Support Staff in the home to assist in the completion of day to day tasks with the clients.                                            
Requirements:  HS diploma/GED required, BA preferred.  Minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license and able to transport clients in own vehicle required.  Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education.

Community Support Specialist
ID# 03-28-C110
Work Days/Times: Tues - Fri 12pm - 8pm, Sat 9am - 5pm
Hours per week: 37.5
Description: Primary Direct Care staff for assigned clients with the responsibility of ensuring that goals and objectives in the Individual Support Plan (ISP) are completed.  Will also work with other Support Staff in the home to assist in the completion of day to day tasks with the clients.                                            
Requirements:  HS diploma/GED required, BA preferred.  Minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license and able to transport clients in own vehicle required.  Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education.

Community Support Specialist
ID# 03-28-C167
Work Days/Times: Mon - Fri 12pm - 08pm
Hours per week: 37.5

Description: Primary Direct Care staff for assigned clients with the responsibility of ensuring that goals and objectives in the Individual Support Plan (ISP) are completed.  Will also work with other Support Staff in the home to assist in the completion of day to day tasks with the clients.                                              Requirements:  HS diploma/GED required, BA preferred.  Minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license and able to transport clients in own vehicle required.  Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education.

Overnight Support Staff
ID# 03-28-C151 AB
Work Days/Times: Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 10am-Mon 8am, Tue & Wed 4pm-9pm
Hours per week: 40  
Description: To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and counseling in areas of cooking, cleaning etc., budgeting, balancing checkbook etc. and accessing community resources. to individuals who receive Community Living services.    
Requirements:  HS diploma/GED required, minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license, good driving record and able to transport clients in own vehicle required. Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education testing.  BFOQ: Female staff preferred.

Overnight Sleep Support Staff
ID# 03-24-C193 AB
Work Days/Times: Mon-Thurs 10pm - 8am
Hours per week: 40  
Description: To provide overnight support and teach independent living skills to individuals who receive Community Living services.    
Requirements:  HS diploma/GED required, minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license, good driving record and ability to transport clients in own vehicle required. Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education testing.
BFOQ:  FEMALE STAFF PREFERRED

Overnight Sleep Support Staff
ID# 03-28-C114 AB
Work Days/Times: Mon 10pm - Tues 8am, Fri 10pm - Sat 4pm, Sun 10pm-Mon 8am 
Hours per week: 38
Description:  To teach and counsel adults in all aspects of independent living to include cooking, cleaning, budgeting, balancing checkbook, overnight support and accessing community living resources.  Must be able to create opportunities for natural supports to individuals who receive Community Living services.      
Requirements:  HS diploma/GED required, minimum age 21 with valid IL drivers license, good driving record and ability to transport clients in own vehicle required. Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education testing.
BFOQ:  FEMALE STAFF PREFERRED

Support Staff
ID#
03-24-T127
Work Days/Times: Mon-Thurs, 5pm-9pm
Hours per week: 16
Description: To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and counseling in areas of cooking, cleaning, budgeting, balancing checkbook, etc. and accessing community resources to individuals who receive Community Living services. 
Requirements: HS diploma/GED required, minimum age 21, valid drivers licnese, able to transport clients in own vehicle required. Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education testing.  

Support Staff
ID# 03-28-C148
Work Days/Times: Sun 2pm-10pm, Mon & Thurs 4pm-9pm, Tue & Wed 5pm-9pm
Hours per week: 26
 
Description: To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, able to transport clients in own vehicle, must be at least 21 years of age, able to lift without restrictions. BFOQ:  FEMALE STAFF PREFERRED

Support Staff
ID# 03-24-T134
Work Days/Times: Tue 4p-8p, Wed 4p-8:30p, Thr 4p-8p, Fri 5p-9p, Sun 2p-7pm
Hours per week: 22
 
Description:
To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, able to transport clients in own vehicle.  Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing. 

Support Staff
ID#
03-24-C107
Work Days/Times: Sat & Sun 8am - 4pm
Hours per week: 16 
Description:
 To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, able to transport clients in own vehicle.  Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing. BFOQ: Female staff preferred.

Support Staff
ID#
03-08-K138L
Work Days/Times: Sat & Sun 8am - 4pm
Hours per week: 16 
Description:
 To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, valid IL Drivers license anad able to transport clients in own vehicle.  Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing. BFOQ: Female staff preferred.

Support Staff
ID#
03-28-C171
Work Days/Times:  Saturday 11am-7pm and Sunday 2pm-10 pm
Hours per week: 16 
Description:
 To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, valid IL drivers license and able to transport clients in own vehicle.  Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing.

Support Staff
ID#
03-24-F064
Work Days/Times:  Sun 2pm-10pm, Tues Wed Thurs 4pm-8pm
Hours per week: 20 
Description:
 To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, valid IL drivers license and able to transport clients in own vehicle.  Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing.

Support Staff
ID#
03-24-T135
Work Days/Times: Wed & Thurs. 4pm-8pm, Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 9am-3pm
Hours per week: 20 
Description:
 To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, valid IL Drivers License and  able to transport clients in own vehicle.  Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing.

Support Staff
ID#
03-08-K114C
Work Days/Times: Tue,Wed,Thur 4pm-8pm and Sun 2pm-10pm
Hours per week: 20 
Description:
 To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, valid IL Drivers License and  able to transport clients in own vehicle.  Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing.  FEMALE STAFF PREFERRED.

Support Staff
ID#
03-08-K126L
Work Days/Times: Mon, Tues, Wed 4pm - 8pm Sat. 2pm - 10pm
Hours per week: 20 
Description:
 To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, valid IL Drivers License and able to transport clients in own vehicle.  Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing. BFOQ: Female staff preferred

Support Staff
ID#
03-08-K118C
Work Days/Times: Mon 4p-8p, Tues 4p-8p, Fri 4p-8p, Sat 8a-4p
Hours per week: 20 
Description:
 To provide natural supports, create opportunities for natural supports, provide training and assistance in all aspects of independent living and community integration to individuals who receive Community Living services. Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, valid IL Drivers License and able to transport clients in own vehicle.  Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment basic skills testing.                                                                
 
Support Staff
ID# 03-08-K120C
Work Days/Times: Tues, Wed & Thurs 4p-8p, Sun 2p-10p
Hours per week: 20
Description:
To teach and counsel adults in all aspects of independent living to include cooking, cleaning, budgeting, balancing checkbook and accessing community resources.  Must be able to create opportunities for natural supports to individuals who receive Community Living services. 
Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, minimum age 21, able to transport clients in own vehicle, good driving record required.  Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education testing.   

Support Staff
ID# 03-24-T130
Work Days/Times: Mon-Fri 4:00p-10:00p 
Hours per week: 30 
Description:
To teach and counsel adults in all aspects of independent living to include cooking, cleaning, budgeting, balancing checkbook and accessing community resources.  Must be able to create opportunities for natural supports to individuals who receive Community Living services. 
Requirements: HS Diploma/GED, able to transport clients in own vehicle, good driving record required.  Must be able to pass pre-employment basic education testing.