Employment

Do you want to know that your job makes a difference?

Do you love people and enjoy having fun?

Are you ready for a life changing position?

Are you a go-getter, hardworking, self-motivated, team player?

If you can say a BiG Yes to these questions, then we just might have a job for you!  Join Team BiG Great Lakes.

Citizens at amusement called The Vault

Available Positions

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our team of supervisors who help train and supervise our Citizens as they engage in numerous enterprises including  card making, culinary, and more.  This position will be primarily focused on culinary.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for safety and well-being of our adults with special needs as they work in the enterprise rooms.
  • Creates a meaningful, positive work environment for our Citizens.
  • Adapts the environment to set our Citizens up for success.
  • Works with and trains Volunteers on adapting the environment for our Citizens.
  • Job Type: 35+ hours
  • Required experience:  At least one year of experience with adults with special needs required.

We are looking for a passionate individuals to join our team of supervisors who help train and supervise our Citizens as they engage in numerous enterprises including  card making, culinary, and more. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for safety and well-being of our adults with special needs as they work in the enterprise rooms.
  • Creates a meaningful, positive work environment for our Citizens.
  • Adapts the environment to set our Citizens up for success.
  • Works with and trains Volunteers on adapting the environment for our Citizens.
  • Job Type: 28+ hrs
  • Required experience:  At least one year of experience with adults with special needs required.

Have experience and certification in Rapid Prompting Method and desire to join the BiG Great Lakes Speller Team? We are hiring now to expand our RPM department. Please fill out an application online here. (RPM and/or ST experience is very important but not required. Willing to train)

Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.

Ready to apply?

Option 1

Complete the fillable application, save and email as an attachment to Annette@BiGGreatLakes.org 

Option 2

Print the completed application & mail it to:

BiG Great Lakes

P.O. Box 9031

Gurnee, IL 60031

Option 3

Drop off a printed copy at our Program.

Monday – Thursday

10am-4pm

BiG Great Lakes

4555 Old Grand Ave

Gurnee, IL 60031

Citizens doing art outdoor