Warrenville, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
Description About the Program: Do you have a passion to work with people with special needs? Do you want to gain real life career experience AND earn college credit towards graduation? Little Friends, Inc. provides colle…
Skills: Child Psychology, Activity Planning, Mentoring, Data Collection, Time Management
Warrenville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$60k–$90k/yr
Description Company Overview: At Little Friends, we empower individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities to thrive in their community. Our programs and staff provide lifelong opportunities for growth, so …
Skills: Speech And Language Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment, Developmental Disabilities Support, Clinical Assessment, Individualized Intervention Planning
Warrenville, Illinois, United States · On-site
Description Position Summary Little Friends is seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Director to provide strategic and clinical leadership for our Center for Autism therapeutic services. This leadership role is …
Skills: Clinical Leadership, Program Development, Staff Supervision, Behavioral Analysis, Regulatory Compliance
Warrenville, Illinois, United States · On-site
Description About Krejci Academy: Krejci ("Kret-see") Academy is a therapeutic day school in Warrenville, IL, serving individuals on the autism spectrum ages 5 - 22 years. We are able to provide small class sizes that sp…
Skills: Classroom Support, Behavior Management, One-on-one Instruction, Communication, Patient Demeanor
Warrenville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$53k–$85k/yr
Description General Summary: The Krejci/Mansion special education teacher designs and delivers differentiated instruction aligned with individual student eligibility, adverse effects, present levels of performance, autis…
Skills: Differentiated Instruction, Case Management, IEP Development, Behavior Intervention, Relationship Building
Warrenville, Illinois, United States · On-site
Description The Trainer is responsible for implementing the Implementation Strategy (IS) as it relates to skills training and acquisition for the individual. Must also teach new vocational skills by training individuals …
Skills: Vocational Training, Behavior Management, Patient Care, Driving, Data Collection
Warrenville, Illinois, United States · On-site
Description The 1:1 Aide works one-on-one with an assigned individual. They are responsible for implementing programmatic activities and providing individualized support and assistance to the assigned adult to achieve th…
Skills: Individualized Support, Programmatic Implementation, Patient Safety, Collaboration, Ambulation Assistance
Warrenville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$25/hr
Description At Little Friends, What We Do Matters! At Little Friends, we empower individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities to thrive in their community. Our programs and staff provide lifelong opportun…
Skills: Life Skills Training, Behavior Plan Implementation, Visual Communication, Medication Administration, Personal Hygiene Assistance
Warrenville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$50k–$55k/yr
Description About Little Friends, Inc. At Little Friends, we strive to be a premier agency with the goal of providing the best support and services to families and individuals with special challenges throughout the Chica…
Skills: Case Management, Staff Supervision, Program Coordination, Behavioral Intervention, Regulatory Compliance
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The intern provides care and support for children with developmental disabilities by planning and leading weekly activities. They also assist with data collection and mentor volunteers to support caregivers and prevent caregiver stress syndrome.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED. Coursework in psychology, special education, or related fields is preferred, along with the physical ability to assist children up to 100 lbs.
Description
Do you have a passion to work with people with special needs? Do you want to gain real life career experience AND earn college credit towards graduation?
Little Friends, Inc. provides college students the opportunity to enhance their classroom learning through an unpaid internship with our Respite Program.
Interns will become valued members of our team and will take on projects to support and enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. The experience and knowledge our interns develop will provide a better appreciation for information learned in the classroom and further preparation for future careers.
7-15 hours/week available depending on internship requirements.
The Respite Intern plays a key role in providing care and support for children enrolled in the Little Friends Respite Program. Interns will gain hands-on experience in child psychology by planning weekly activities, mentoring volunteers, engaging and leading activities for children, and assisting with data collection. The program aims to provide consistent breaks to caregivers of children with disabilities and their siblings, helping to prevent caregiver stress syndrome. This internship offers the opportunity to develop professional skills essential for a future career in psychology. Interns will work closely with mentors, learning how to plan and execute goals, communicate effectively, and collaborate as part of a team to achieve shared objectives. Interns will also build expertise in time management, organization, and accountability, preparing them for success in diverse psychology roles.
Weekly Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4:45pm-7:45pm.
Two Saturdays each month, 9:45am-12:15pm
Remote preparation for designing activities, researching and other tasks
Un-paid internship
Requirements
Empowering those with autism and other developmental disabilities, & their families, to live, learn, work and thrive
Little Friends is a private, non-profit organization empowering children, adults and families with autism and other developmental disabilities. Little Friends operates a number of programs including three alternative schools, family support and consultation services, vocational training, community-based residential services and the nationally-recognized Little Friends Center for Autism.
Offices: 27555 Diehl Rd, Warrenville, Illinois 60555, US · 2302 Wisconsin Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515, US
Empowering those with autism and other developmental disabilities, & their families, to live, learn, work and thrive
Little Friends is a private, non-profit organization empowering children, adults and families with autism and other developmental disabilities. Little Friends operates a number of programs including three alternative schools, family support and consultation services, vocational training, community-based residential services and the nationally-recognized Little Friends Center for Autism.
Offices: 27555 Diehl Rd, Warrenville, Illinois 60555, US · 2302 Wisconsin Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515, US
