Job Description Join us in making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities Marklund seeks highly motivated and mission-centered individuals for our open positions. If you browsed our current job openings but didn't see a position that fits your qualifications, we'd still like to hear from you! Simply fill out this application and we will keep your application on file for future interest. We invite you to check the website often to see if we have posted a new job opening in your field! Who We Are: Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential, educational and therapy services to infants, children, teens and adults with serious and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs. With three residential locations - the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, the Marklund Philip Center in Bloomingdale, and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, it is currently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund Day School offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children and young adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on the autism spectrum. In addition, our Community Day Services program at each site is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside at Marklund and those who come in from the community. Marklund provides a rich culture where everything we do contributes to our mission of making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities. Each and every employee's job contributes to Marklund's vision of providing a happy, safe purpose-filled life for every individual with intellectual and development disabilities, and is integral to enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve. As part of our private, not-for-profit network of services, you will learn what it's like to have the individuals we serve not only change your career, but also change your life. We care about your safety! At Marklund, we follow Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) guidelines and take necessary precautions as recommended by the CDC to keep our facilities safe including:
- Daily temperature checks and screenings for everyone who enters any one of our buildings
- Social distancing and wearing masks
- Providing direct care staff with PPE
- Regular cleaning of frequently used objects
Apply Today!As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects and supports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.Experience and Skills Please Enter Required Skills here Job Benefits When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following: Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU Full-Time Employees:
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company Paid Life Insurance for all FT employees
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Short -Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO)*
- *School Employees Receive Closed Days and Sick/Personal
- PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Extended Sick Bank
- 7 Paid Holidays per Year
Full-Time and Part-Time Employee Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Credit Union Membership
- Retirement Savings Plan - eligible upon hire
- Marklund matches up to 5%
Ways we appreciate YOU
- Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration
- Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years
- Claire Haverkampf (founder) Annual Commemorative Award
- You Caught My Eye - Monthly Employee Award
- Thanksgiving Turkey
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Assistance Program
Training & Growth Opportunities for YOU
- We promote from within whenever possible
- You are paid while you train:
- In-House Training Programs
- Leadership Training Program
- Employee Workshops on a variety of topics
Benefits/Programs subject to change.