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Certified Nursing Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$22 - $23/hr

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Provide individualized, compassionate care to residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities * Assist residents with bathing, feeding, personal care, and other daily activities * Support ...

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Inclusion Aide

Franklin Park, IL

$16/hr

Include the individuals with disabilities in all program activities while providing any necessary * adaptations and initiate active involvement by participant in program activities. * Assist part ...

CNA

Executive/Staff Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$47K - $78K/yr

CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact leaveadministration@cna.com

Cna

Executive/Staff Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$47K - $78K/yr

CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contactleaveadministration@cna.com

CNA

Executive/Staff Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$47K - $78K/yr

CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact leaveadministration@cna.com

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What is a disability assistant?

A Disability Assistant provides support to individuals with disabilities, helping them with daily activities, mobility, communication, and personal care. They may work in homes, schools, workplaces, or healthcare settings to ensure clients have the assistance needed to live independently and comfortably. Responsibilities can include assisting with medical appointments, household tasks, and social interactions. This role requires patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.

What does a disability assistant do?

A typical day for a Disability Assistant often involves assisting clients with daily living activities such as mobility, hygiene, meal preparation, and participating in community activities. You may also help implement individual care plans, document progress, and communicate observations to healthcare professionals or family members. Disability Assistants frequently collaborate with occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, and family caregivers to provide holistic support tailored to each client’s needs. This teamwork ensures a safe, supportive environment where clients can maintain as much independence as possible while achieving their personal goals.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a disability assistant?

To thrive as a Disability Assistant, you need knowledge of disability support practices, personal care techniques, and basic first aid, often complemented by a relevant certification such as a Certificate III in Individual Support. Familiarity with assistive technology, mobility aids, and documentation or case management systems is also valuable. Key soft skills include patience, empathy, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to individuals’ specific needs. These skills are essential for providing effective, respectful, and person-centered support to individuals with disabilities in various care settings.

What qualifications do you need to work with people with disabilities?

Disability Assistants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with relevant training or certification in caregiving, first aid, or disability support. Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are also important qualifications for this role.

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Accommodations and Disability Access (ADA), Graduate Assistant

Dominican University

River Forest, IL • On-site

$1.3K/mo

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Accommodations and Disability Access (ADA), Graduate Assistant
Department: Accommodations and Disability Access
Pay Rate: $1,360.00 monthly stipend OR tuition remission (up to 6 credit hours for Fall 2026 and 6 credit hours for Spring 2027)
Reports To: Assistant Director of Accommodations and Disability Access
Dates: August 2026- May 2027 (renew annually)
Hours: 20 hours per week in person
MISSION OF DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Accommodations and Disability Access staff help advocate for accessibility needs that uniquely align with the mission, strategic vision, and identity of Dominican University. This means connecting with the student body, faculty, and staff from various campus entities in creating an equitable learning environment. The ADA office's vision is to build a campus community that ensures students engage in their academics, daily rituals, and campus environments without barriers.
PRIMARY PURPOSE/POSITION SUMMARY
The ADA Graduate Assistant is a position within the Division of Student Success & Engagement. The ADA Graduate Assistant provides support and reasonable accommodations to Dominican undergraduate and graduate students with diagnosed and reported disabilities. The ADA Graduate Assistant will partner with department staff, faculty, and campus partners to accommodate students' needs. The ADA Graduate Assistant is a key support to registered ADA students' social and academic integration into Dominican University. Under supervision and guidance, the ADA Graduate Assistant may be asked to collaborate in developing wrap-around holistic support for students with disabilities.
EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES:
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.
JOB COMPONENTS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Student Success and Engagement
  • Participate in team meetings with ADA Staff.
  • Meet with students 1:1, as assigned, to address questions related to accommodations, provide training on ADA office processes, provide academic coaching, and connect with campus and community supports.
  • Document student accommodations and contacts on Accommodate.
  • Provide scheduling and assistance with academic accommodations for students (e.g. note-taking, alternative text, and more). Provide scheduling and assistance with housing accommodations for students (e.g. campus access, emotional support animals, and more).
  • Provide scheduling and assistance with emergency accommodations for students (e.g. medical emergencies, DU athletics/ injury, temporary medical accommodations, and more).
  • Assist in daily operations of exam proctoring (semester exams and final exams)
  • Assist in outreach and communication with students and faculty by managing the office email (ADA@dom.edu).
  • Assist ADA staff with organizational projects and departmental procedures that will benefit our student population (e.g. student-voice and insights for presentations, workshops, and campus-wide events, student accommodation agreements etc.).
  • Support ADA staff with office projects as determined/needed (e.g. semester file audits, graduation audits, etc.).
  • Assist with creation of media and marketing materials for the ADA Office brand
  • Soft Skills/ Social Skills
  • Utilize a strength and resiliency-based approach to working with students and ADA team members
  • Model to faculty and students in using relevant language related to universal design when triangulating communication of accommodations
  • Foster, build, and maintain collaborative relationships between campus offices and the ADA office
  • Be a representative of the ADA office to peers, colleagues, and campus partners regarding disability allyship and inclusivity

2. Administrative Responsibilities
  • Attend regular staff meetings
  • Attend regular 1:1 meetings with supervisor
  • Maintain approx. 20 office hours per week in-person
  • Navigate, implement and manage technical programs

3. Other duties as requested, delegated, or assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Excellent written and verbal skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
  • Ability to navigate technological programs (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Accommodate Portal Platform, Panopto, Kurzweil, Marketing Media (Linktree, Canva, Other Socials etc.)
  • Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team
  • Ability to work in a strength-based culturally responsive manner.
  • Interest in school social work, higher education, library science, computer science and/or work with underrepresented groups, such as those with disabilities.

2.Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Enrollment in a Dominican University graduate program is required.

A background screening is required.

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