Residential Counselor - Whitcomb/Fogarty - Palatine/Arlington Hts [Sat 9a-9p & Sun 9a-Mon 9a] (36hrs)

Clearbrook • Palatine, IL

18d • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

A Residential Counselor at Clearbrook works in the Whitcomb and Fogarty CILA homes in Palatine and Arlington Heights, Illinois. A CILA (Community Integrated Living Arrangement) is a group-home-style living arrangement for adults aged 18 and older with developmental disabilities. Clearbrook operates more than 50 CILA homes around the Chicago area, each housing 1–8 clients. The organization aims to create innovative opportunities, services, and supports for people with disabilities.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week: Saturday 9 a.m.–9 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. through Monday 9 a.m. The pay rate is $21.35 per hour, with paid training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide active treatment directly to assigned clients, including training and assistance in areas addressed in their individual program plans.
• Teach clients and provide support for using community resources.
• Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, feeding, and housekeeping.
• Assist clients with social and recreational program activities throughout the day.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance fully paid by Clearbrook.
• Health insurance.
• Optional dental, short-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• 403(b) retirement savings with company contributions.
• Paid vacation, paid sick days, and paid holidays.
• Training and referral bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED