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Employment Specialist (Full Time)

TotalLink to Community is looking for relationship-focused and supportive professionals to join our team as Employment Specialists. In this role, you will support adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in securing and maintaining meaningful employment while fostering independence and community inclusion.
 

Role Overview

  • Support job seekers with disabilities in finding and maintaining meaningful, paid employment

  • Match individuals’ strengths, interests, and skills with employer needs

  • Work closely with job seekers, families, and employers to ensure long-term success

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct assessments and develop individualized employment plans

  • Provide on-the-job support, coaching, and skill-building

  • Build relationships with local businesses and create job opportunities

  • Collaborate with families, schools, DRS, and community partners

  • Track progress, communicate updates, and maintain documentation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Social Work, or related field

  • 3+ years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities

  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

  • Passion for inclusion and TotalLink’s mission

  • Must have reliable transportation

Compensation & Benefits

  • $40,000–$45,000 salary

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and sick leave

  • Gas stipend + retirement savings options

Click Here to Apply

Send resume and cover letter to lfeldman@totallink.org

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Part-time Program Facilitators

for our Educational and Social Programs

 

TotalLink to Community is looking for motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated people to join our team! As a program facilitator, you will have the opportunity to gain experience and learn skills to support young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

 

Our Facilitators support programs offered weekdays from

4 - 6 pm, Fridays from 5 - 9 pm, and

Saturdays from 1 - 3:30 pm,

and 5 - 8 pm. Programs vary in length.

 

As a Facilitator, you may be responsible for the following tasks:

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  • Assist participants in programs.

  • Support with classroom set-up, distributing classroom supplies, organization, and other support needs.

  • Implement structure provided by Program Director.

  • Adapt projects and or lessons for individualized learning.

  • Model and support young adults with following safety rules and classroom expectations.

  • Facilitate a sense of community among program participants and inspire problem-solving and cooperation.

  • Communicate with colleagues and or the program director.

  • Proactively reach out for help from the program manager.

  • Get to know students, their learning challenges, and their gifts.

 

Qualifications:

18 years of age or older

Willing to complete a background check

Willing to show proof of vaccination

Pay range $18 - $25/hour

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Click  Here to Apply

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Northbrook, IL 60062

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Phone: 224-412-4718

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