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27 people are interested
Love Kids & Animals? Bring Smiles to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities at the Zoo
ORGANIZATION: Community Support Services, Inc.
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27 people are interested
Rewarding Volunteer Opportunity - Brookfield Zoo
Community Support Services (CSS), a Brookfield, IL-based social service organization, is in need a volunteer Job Coach to teach customer service-oriented job skills to adults with intellectual / development disabilities (I/DD).
The training location is the Hamill Family Play Zoo within the Brookfield Zoo. The interested volunteer will be placed with a CSS individual, for a 10-week period and will commit to Job Coaching from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday or Sunday (your choice) during that time. This means you will shadow them and help them in customer service roles as they work with children in face painting andother fun activities at the Hamill Family Play Zoo. You will provide self-esteem, build independence, and create an opportunity for this individual to participate in community life.
No education or previous work with individuals with I/DD is necessary. A background check is required and all training will be provided. Please email mjimenez@CSSservices.org (subject line: Job Coach) or call 708.354.4547 x115
***Must be at least 18 years old.
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About Community Support Services, Inc.
Location:
9021 W. Ogden Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513, US
Mission Statement
Community Support Services, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit service agency that initiates, provides and promotes services for people with developmental disabilities and their families, within their communities, in order to strengthen their independence, self-esteem, and ability to participate in and contribute to community life.
Description
For nearly 20 years, CSS has provided high quality, innovative services to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. These services equip them with the tools they need to live, work and recreate along side other members of their community. CSS is a unique agency in Illinois, as we are one of the few that uses an individualized, family-centered and community-based approach that truly reinforces the independence and self-esteem of almost 500 children and adults each month.These state-of-the-art services have three major outcomes. They empower individuals to lead and independent and productive life. They strengthen families by supporting them in caring for their children with disabilities. They educate the general public so that people may understand and support their needs. This unique service approach has gained the recognition of families, political leaders, state funders and service organizations throughout Illinois.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Hamill Family Play Zoo - Brookfield Zoo8400 West 31st StreetBrookfield, IL 60513
DATE POSTED
June 1, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
N/A