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 employees job contributes to Marklunds 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 its like to have the individuals we serve not only change your career, but also change your life.
About
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
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As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects and supports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.
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Benefits
When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following:
Full-Time Employees
Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU
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.
Keyword: General Application
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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