The mission of Abilities Plus is to promote opportunities that result in independence and active decision making for people with disabilities and their families. The mission is accomplished by providing quality services in the least-restrictive environment possible with an emphasis on enhancing the life of each individual served. Abilities Plus believes in concepts, such as normalization and community integration. Employees of Abilities Plus are challenged to integrate the core values stated in the mission into their daily interactions with the clients who receive services at the agency. Abilities Plus is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Openings (in alphabetical order):
Living Skills Specialist - Substitute Job Description: Work directly with assigned clients to improve their self-help skills in the areas of independent living. Staff in this program must successfully complete DHS required Direct Support Personnel Training. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required; CNA or DSP required. Experience working with people with disabilities preferred. Valid driver's license, availability of a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage, proof of insurance and a good driving record required. Employment is conditional upon passing background checks. Hours/Benefits: Substitute hours available on all shifts
Questions: Contact Jill Waugamon at (309) 852-4626 or jwaugamon@abilitiesplus.org. Pediatric Physical Therapist Job Description: Contractual position Qualifications: Must be credentialed in the Early Intervention system in Illinois or be able to become credentialed in a short time frame. Must hold a current PT license. Hours: Will vary depending on case load and appointment schedule Questions: Contact Karen Cooley at (309) 852-4626 or karen@abilitiesplus.org.
Van Driver/Dispatcher
- Part Time or Substitute Job Description: Drive 14-passenger van
or 6-passenger mini-van. Follow IDOT safety rules and provide safe transportation to passengers. Complete paperwork, including pre-trip inspections of vehicles.
Take phone calls and schedule rides using computer software. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required. Valid Illinois driver's license and a good driving record required.
Computer knowledge required. Employment conditional
upon passing background checks. Hours:
Part time is approximately 15 hours per week. Substitute
is as needed Deadline: Feb. 17, 2012 for part time
position. Accepting substitute applications
continuously. Questions: Contact Kim Walker at (309) 852-4626 or kim@abilitiesplus.org.
How to apply: Abilities Plus requires a
completed application in order to be considered for an open position. You
can obtain an application by visiting the
Forms section of our website, visiting us
in person at 1100 N. East St. in Kewanee, calling (309) 852-4626, or e-mail mail@abilitiesplus.org to have an application mailed
to you.
