Employment

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 accomplishment 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 timeframe.  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.

Respite Worker
Job Description: Provide in-home supervision to adults/children with disabilities in the Kewanee & Geneseo/Colona areas
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: Part time, on call
Questions: Contact Cherri Dolieslager at (309) 852-4626 or cherri@abilitiesplus.org.

Van Driver - Substitute
Job Description: Driver 14-passenger van.  Follow IDOT safety rules and provide safe transportation to passengers.  Complete paperwork, including pre-trip inspections of vehicles.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required.  Valid Illinois driver's license and a good driving record required.  Employment conditional upon passing background checks.
Hours: Substitue as needed
Questions: Contact Kim Walker at (309) 852-4626 or kwalker@abilitiesplus.org.

How to apply:
Abilities Plus requires an   application be   completed in order to be considered for an open position.     Visit us at   1100 N. East St. in   Kewanee to pick up an application, or call (309) 852-4626 or e-mail mail@abilitiesplus.org to have an application mailed.