Description
Equip for Equality, a disability rights organization headquartered in Chicago and providing advocacy and legal services throughout Illinois, is seeking an experienced clinical professional to support efforts to ensure safety and quality of care for people with disabilities in Illinois. The position involves working collaboratively with a team of monitors and includes on-site monitoring in facilities and community programs to help ensure that individuals with disabilities have successful community transitions and receive appropriate services in a safe environment. The position further involves analysis and report writing to develop recommendations for systemic change and improvements, focusing on individuals with developmental / intellectual disabilities and/or mental illness.
APPLICATION DEADLINE, HOW TO APPLYEquip for Equality encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.
Applications will be accepted through Friday, August 28, 2026.
Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to Valencia Jackson, Equip for Equality, 20 N. Michigan, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60602, or by email to [email protected].
**Applications will not be considered without a resume and cover letter.**
Background CheckAll conditional offers are subject to a background check, conducted in compliance with all applicable laws and paid for by EFE. A disclosed record will not automatically disqualify a candidate. If the employee works with Social Security beneficiaries, a separate background check conducted by the Social Security Administration will be required.
Requirements
The selected candidate must have a bachelor or masters in a social service field, LSW/LCSW, LCPC, QIDP, or a valid RN license, and at least 5 years of professional experience working with people with developmental / intellectual disabilities along with a strong commitment to their civil rights. The candidate must also have strong oral and written communication skills.The position will be located in our Northern Illinois region. Local and overnight travel and a valid driver’s license are required. EFE has a flexible remote work policy and does not require staff to work in the office on a regular basis due to the pandemic-related changes to our office structure.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's in a social service field
- Licensure or credential (LSW, LCSW, LCPC, QIDP) or a valid RN license
- At least 5 years professional experience working with people with developmental/intellectual disabilities
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to travel locally and overnight
- Background check (conditional offer)
- Resume and cover letter required for application
What We Do
Equip for Equality is a private, not-for-profit legal advocacy organization that advances the human and civil rights of people with disabilities in Illinois by providing legal services, monitoring, and training.
