Charmion D. Cobb
Human Resources Specialist
We believe people with disabilities are their own best advocates
At Access Living we work hard to build and keep a talented and diverse workforce. Our team is made up of:
- 60% people with disabilities
- People who are passionate about disability rights, and social and racial justice
- Service professionals with a deep knowledge of disability
- Experts in their fields including accessible affordable housing, accessible transportation, and many other important issues that impact people with disabilities in Chicago
Build the world you want to see – work alongside people with disabilities in the community
We offer our employees:
- A competitive market-based salary structure
- Comprehensive benefits that include an excellent health plan
- A generous vacation policy – our office is closed between Christmas and the New Year in addition to paid time off
- See a summary of benefits
Available positions at Access Living
Colbert Program Housing Locator
Access Living seeks full-time employees to serve as Access Living’s Housing Locator for Colbert Consent Decree. Each Housing Locator is responsible for implementing programs that achieve and advocate for consumers to obtain integrated housing options when they have a goal to deinstitutionalize from congregate care facilities.
Housing Locator – Full job description + how to apply
Peer Support Coordinator (Part-Time)
Access Living seeks a part-time (20 hours/week) Peer Support Coordinator as a key member of the gun violence support program team. The Peer Support Coordinator is responsible for supporting survivors of gun violence and facilitate peer support groups for people who have become disabled through gun violence. This position will also work with peer facilitators that will run or co-run support groups for specific identity groups (e.g. youth who are disabled by gun violence).
Full Peer Support Coordinator job description and information on how to apply
Youth Transition Coordinator
The Youth Transition Coordinator works within the Disability Innovation Fund-Pathways demonstration project and provides services to youth with disabilities. The Coordinator is responsible for assisting youth with disabilities in preparing for transition out of high school. The coordinator educates youth on Independent Living skills, disability awareness, preparing for and placement in employment, and exploring continuing education options. The Coordinator assists in connecting youth to wrap around services.
Full Youth Transition Coordinator job description and information on how to apply