Take I-94 to Dempster Road. Turn South on Dempster Road and go past Niles High School. We are located behind the high school on a Gross Point Rd. Our Academy is located parallel on Marmora Ave.
About Us
Orchard Village, founded in Skokie, IL in 1972, is a fully licensed nonprofit organization that provides supportive services to 300 individuals with developmental disabilities.
Orchard Village partners with families and communities to optimize personal outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities through a community-integrated approach.
WE VALUE Quality of Life Each individual is provided the basic assurances of life. In addition, Orchard Village supports every opportunity for the individuals in its care to achieve what is important to them.
Dignity and Respect Everyone has the right to make choices about things affecting their life. We provide encouragement and guidance so each person can safely take responsibility for individual choices made.
Making a Positive Impact Services and supports we provide make a positive difference. We promote mutually beneficial partnerships between Orchard Village, the individuals we support, families and communities.
Integrity and Responsibility Our words and actions are always genuine and honest. We hold ourselves, and those we deal with, to the highest moral and ethical standards. We pledge that all resources will be valued and used in a responsible manner.
Orchard Village is seeking a full-time Residential Program Manager to join our team!
Responsibilities:Manage the day-to-day operation of residential homesManage caseload of adults with developmental disabilitiesSupervise direct support staff and oversee the healthcare and medications system for clientsParticipate in annual Discovery Processes and Personal PlansComplete QIDP paperwork such as
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Orchard Village is looking for responsible, caring, and compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team. A DSP helps clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a DSP, you can make a profound impact on someone's life.
These positions have a varied weekly schedule and do not have a specific house assignment; instead s/he will be assigned where most
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Orchard Village is looking for responsible, caring, and compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team. A DSP helps clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a DSP, you can make a profound impact on someone's life.
All applicants must have:
~ a driver's license with a clean driving record
~ a high school diploma or GED
~ a clear criminal background (or
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Orchard Village is looking for responsible, caring, and compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team. A DSP helps clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a DSP, you can make a profound impact on someone's life.
All applicants must have:
~ a driver's license with a clean driving record
~ a high school diploma or GED
~ a clear criminal background (or
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Orchard Village is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Worker to join our team!
Description:
Performs various functions to maintain properties inside and out, ensuring the safety and functionality of all buildings. No lifting restrictions are allowed. The work environment is indoor and outdoor. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to office and/or weather conditions
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Orchard Academy is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher to join our team!
Description:
The Special Education Teacher is the case manager of a therapeutic, transition day school for students with disabilities, ages 17 - 22. S/he will develop curriculum, plan daily schedules, develop and implement IEPs, and coordinate with the Social Worker and Teaching Assistants. S/he must be creative
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Orchard Village is seeking a full-time Director of Residential Services to join our team!
Responsibilities:
Manage and oversee day-to-day operation of 24-hour and intermittent residential (CILA) programs. Ensure successful function of the Residential Program through leadership and direction to the Interdisciplinary Teams (IDTs) consisting of Residential Program Managers, Intermittent Manager,
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Orchard Village is seeking a full-time Home Based Case Manager to join our team!Description:Provide case management and self-direction assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Complete visits to clients’ homes and function as a resource for clients. Use team-based approach as necessary to identify and implement necessary supports and processes
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Orchard Village is seeking a Full Time Job Coach to join our team! You support clients with disabilities in community based internships, teaching and adapting the environment so that increasing levels of independence are achieved.
Responsibilities:Advocate on behalf of all program participants, working to foster the individual’s independence and enhancing skills both inside and outside the
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Orchard Village is currently recruiting for a full-time Vocational Specialist to manage a caseload and provide individualized person-centered support in the following vocational areas:Pre-vocational support, career counseling, job search techniques, interviewing skill developmentJob development and job placement in the communityJob retention and job coaching servicesJob accommodation
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