Positions Available

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Would you like to be part of a dynamic team that works each day to support individuals with developmental disabilities? Then Orchard Village could be the place for you.

To apply for a career opportunity or position at Orchard Village, please email your resume to Olga Childers, Senior Director of Human Resources.

Olga Childers, Senior Director of Human Resources, (847) 967-1800 ext. 175
E-mail: olga_childers@orchardvillage.org

Orchard Village offers a comprehensive training and development program and excellent benefits for eligible employees:

  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Personal/Sick Time
  • 401k
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Access to finding childcare & applying for financial assistance

Professional Positions

Quality & DEI Coordinator

The Quality and DEI Coordinator ensures that services meet established standards of quality in regard to the health, safety and welfare of clients receiving services. Serves as the lead to develop and implement the agency’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. Works with the Senior Director to develop and implement quality improvement and strategic initiatives. Supports the OIG liaison in conducting investigations, gathering documents, and maintaining files on reports. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or equivalent degree; master’s degree preferred, 2 years of experience in working in the field of developmental disabilities, State of IL QIDP certified, or eligibility required, and previous experience in developing and implementing diversity/equity/inclusion (DEI) programs or activities preferred.

Job Coach

As a Job Coach, you support clients with disabilities in community based internships, teaching and adapting the environment so that increasing levels of independence are achieved. Advocate on behalf of all program participants, working to foster the individual’s independence and enhancing skills both inside and outside the workplace. Provide support to individuals with disabilities to obtain community-based employment. Maintain interdisciplinary communication, case notes for each individual, input for quarterly vocational assessments & task/job analysis. Requirements: Associate’s degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Rehabilitation, or a related field preferred. Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy of person-centered services for people with disabilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Proficiency in MS Office applications. Valid driver’s license required.

Residential Program Manager

As a Residential Program Manager, manage the day-to-day operation of residential homes. Manage caseload of adults with developmental disabilities. Supervise direct support staff and oversee the healthcare and medications system for clients. Participate in annual Discovery Processes and Personal Plans. Complete QIDP paperwork such as Implementation Strategies, monthly progress notes, HRC updates, and quarterly environmental reviews. Monitor Therap data tracking on outcomes, health, and appointments. Accompany clients to medical/psychiatric appointments when necessary. Carry 24- hour emergency cell phone. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in social services required. QIDP Certified required. Knowledgeable about required QIDP paperwork as per DHS. Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license required.

School Social Worker

As a School Social Worker you will provide individual and small group social work services to students as determined by the IEP team, develop, plan, and assist students with academic and social emotional programming in a wide range of settings, liaison between parents/guardian, school officials, and community resources, and conduct and collect data through evaluations, risk assessments, community based social skill integration, and other formative assessment. Requirements: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Social Work License (LSW) issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR), and State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) as a school social worker (Type 73 (School Service)

Support Positions

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) assists clients with developmental disabilities in daily living activities including hygiene, meal preparation, transportation, housekeeping, implementation of behavior support interventions, and achieving personal support plan outcomes. Will also support clients with activities in-home and in the community. No lifting restrictions are allowed. Applicants must have valid driver’s license and high school diploma/GED.

Full and Part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Support adults with developmental disabilities in our group homes. Pay: $19.50 per hour.

All support positions require an individual to meet the following qualifications:

  • 18 years old
  • High school diploma/GED
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to pass the Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (STOFHLA) test
  • Clear criminal background
  • Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
  • Positions are available in a variety of settings and during a variety of shifts (days, evenings, overnights, weekends)