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Instructor for Adults with Autism - Support, Inspire, Transform Lives

Job in Palos Heights, Cook County, Illinois, 60463, USA
Listing for: Elim Christian Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-15
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Adult & Continuing Education
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 22.79 - 24.34 USD Hourly USD 22.79 24.34 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Instructor for Adults with Autism - Support, Inspire, Transform Lives!

Elim Autism Instructor for Adult With Disabilities

Do you thrive in a supportive environment where every day brings opportunities to help clients reach their true potential? Are you excited to work with an organization that prioritizes mental health by offering free unlimited virtual counseling sessions for all employees? If so, we invite you to join our mission. Every day is an adventure at Elim and we believe that the workplace should be a place where fun and learning go hand in hand.

Our work hours support work-life balance while our generous starting pay rewards hard work and dedication.

We're looking for people who care about people. As an Autism Instructor you'll be required to:

  • Develop program content to meet all participant needs in conjunction with the Director of Adult Services and with input from Case Manager
  • Provide direct supervision and leadership to Instructional Assistants.
  • Supervise all work in process. Instruct clients in development of positive work skills. These skills include attentiveness on the job, positive attitude and interest towards work, punctuality, accepting authority, cooperative co-worker relationships, consistent production rate, appropriate behaviors, etc.

It's fulfilling work that makes an immediate difference in lives. To help our participants, you will be provided training and instruction on behavior management, communication techniques and assistive technology.

At Elim, we believe that every person has a God-given purpose, and we are passionate about helping children and adults with developmental disabilities discover and pursue theirs. Through our special education programs, vocational training, and adult services, we create a place where students and adults are not only cared for but celebrated.

Hours:

Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm

Wages:
Competitive starting pay of $22.79 - $24.34/hr – more with experience

Benefits:

  • Free unlimited virtual counseling sessions for employees through Better Help
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Plan
  • Flex Spending
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement plan (with match)

Education, Licenses &

Certifications:

  • An Associate's Degree or higher in a Human Service field is preferred. One year of autism experience/education and DSP certification is preferred.
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