Employment
Job Opportunities
LIFE Center for Independent Living (LIFE CIL) advertises job opportunities that are available in at least the following places: in the Center, on our website and on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/lifecil). We will also share the employment opportunity with area Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) offices and other Centers for Independent Living around the state.
As a Center for Independent Living, we are required by law and by our core values to be managed and operated by a majority of persons with disabilities. We therefore, affirmatively seek to hire qualified persons with disabilities. We also value a diverse workforce, and strongly encourage minorities to apply.
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND MINORITIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. LIFE Center for Independent Living is committed to a diverse workforce through affirmative action and equal employment. Accommodations are available upon request for completing an application or interview.
Applications and resumes are only accepted when a position becomes available. Applications and resumes are not kept on file unless a position is available.
Current Openings
NOW HIRING!
Vision Access Advocate
$17.50/hour
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday (37.5 hours/week)
Great benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
The successful applicant will be responsible for performing a variety of duties related to promoting independent living for persons who are blind or have low vision.
Skills and abilities should include (with or without accommodations):
- Knowledge of visual disabilities.
- Expertise in assistive devices and low vision aids for persons with visual disabilities.
- Understanding of aging issues.
- Ability to communicate effectively with seniors with vision loss.
- Knowledge of area human services and resources needed for independent living.
- Effective interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills.
- Skills in peer mentoring and training.
- Ability to travel throughout four-county service area.
- Personal experience with disability helpful; commitment to independent living philosophy and advocacy for the rights of persons with disabilities essential.
Strong passion for advancing equality and integration of persons with disabilities of all types is essential. LIFE CIL is committed to a diverse workforce through affirmative and equal employment opportunities.
Apply by sending your resume with the names and phone numbers of three professional references to: Program Director, LIFE Center for Independent Living, 2201 Eastland Drive, Suite #1, Bloomington, IL 61704, or email mhelbig@lifecil.org by noon on January 31.
