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Clearbrook West has been voted as a Northwest Herald - Shaw Local TOP WORKPLACE of 2024 by our local community! We were voted "The Top: Workplace for People with Special Needs." What a great honor it is to be recognized by the community we serve. We are so proud, and could not accomplish what we do without the support of McHenry county and people like YOU. Thank you to all who voted for our THIRD win in a row! See the publication here: https://lnkd.in/gbfRc8mB #Clearbrook #ClearbrookWest #TopPlaceToWork #NorthwestHerald #McHenryCounty

Our Techny day program has the opportunity to volunteer every Wednesday at JOURNEYS | The Road Home, where they assist in the clothing closet and food pantry area. Journeys provides shelter, counseling, and housing resources to end homelessness. We are so proud to be able to give back to our community, the way they give back to us! #Clearbrook #GivingBack #DisabilityServices #PalatineIllinois

?? Caring Nonprofit Seeks Passionate Clinicians for a Life-Changing Partnership! ?? Clearbrook, a home and family to over 8,000 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is searching for dedicated Behavior Analysts, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Speech Therapists to join our team. We believe in personalized support, dignity, and empowering individuals of all ages to live their fullest lives—and we’re looking for compassionate professionals who share our commitment. You: A skilled and heart-driven PTA, SLP, or BCBA who understands that every individual deserves care tailored to their unique needs. You thrive in a collaborative environment, celebrate every achievement (big or small), and believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to grow, connect, and succeed. Bonus points if you love teamwork, problem-solving, and making meaningful connections. Us: A nonprofit with seven decades of expertise, 80+ locations, and services spanning 160 Chicagoland communities. From community day programs and employment services to clinical care and residential support, we are more than a nonprofit—we are a community, a career, a way to give back, a home. ?? Let’s Make an Impact Together! See more details about these job postings in the attached flyers. If you’re ready to use your skills to change lives, visit www.clearbrook.org/jobs today! #Clearbrook #Hiring #DisabilityServices #BCBA #PTA #SLP

Margie, a Commons resident, recently celebrated her 86th birthday! ?? She spent the day celebrating with her peers. Happy Birthday, Margie! We hope it was the most amazing day yet. ??

Thank you, Sysmex America, Inc., for providing these wonderful and inclusive opportunities! Support like this helps our individuals achieve independence, become an active part of their community, and live their fullest lives possible. We appreciate you!

March is also National Social Work Month! We are so thankful for the wonderful professionals out there who put mental health first, and make it their mission to help others be their best selves. Here are some fast facts: ?? The theme for Social Work Month 2025 is "Social Work: Compassion + Action" ?? While there isn't a universally recognized color for social work, green is often associated with the profession, symbolizing growth, health, and the ability to heal ?? Social workers are everywhere—in our communities, in hospitals, the halls of Congress and in local governments, corporations, social service agencies, veterans’ centers, as well as schools, sporting institutions, and more ?? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the social work profession is projected to grow 7 percent between now and 2033—faster than the average for all occupations #Clearbrook #SocialWorkers #SocialWorkMonth #MentalHealthMatters

Did you know? ?? Wearing whacky socks for World Down Syndrome Day has purpose! When looking at the makeup of your chromosomes (karyotype), they resemble pairs of socks. People with Down Syndrome have 3 copies of their 21st chromosome, which makes their karyotype look like mismatched socks. This is also the significance of the day falling on 3/21! Participating is meant to start conversations that raise awareness and advocacy for the rights and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome. Don't forget to wear your whacky socks today, and show them off in the comments! ?? #Clearbrook #WorldDownSyndromeDay #RockYourSocks #LotsOfSocks #InclusionMatters

Happy First Day of Spring AND International Day of Happiness! Every so often, these two events fall on the same day, and we can't think of anything happier than the arrival of Spring! May the longer days ahead be filled with sunshine and joy. ?????? #Clearbrook #WelcomeSpring #Happiness

We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Rivers Casino Des Plaines for funding our Vocational Simulation Lab (VSL) through their Rivers Gives foundation! The VSL is housed within our 1815 Community Employment Services and Day Program space at the Clearbrook Plaza. It is full of equipment to help teach necessary job skills for our individuals to work out in the community. From scanning documents to bagging groceries to folding and hanging clothes and so much more. These two rooms provide endless training opportunities to help our individuals gain and maintain meaningful employment and work as independently as possible. A special thank you to Yetzirah Navarrete from Rivers for coming out to attend our ribbon-cutting ceremony and taking a tour of the new space! #Clearbrook #RiversCasino #RiversGives #CommunityEmployment #JobTraining

Recently, Clearbrook hosted an event with Illinois Assistive Technology Program - IATP, where over 15 provider organizations gathered to hear about some of the latest assistive technology options and programs for people who live in Illinois. They spoke about their device loan and reuse programs, where they provide assessments to determine what devices they have that may be helpful to maximize independence for those with disabilities. IATP also has a "makers" program, where engineers create new devices to help with daily living, and can even help with “smart kitchens” and “smart homes." IATP works with more than people with disabilities, they also work with seniors to keep them more independent and in their homes for as long as possible. Attendees enjoyed breakfast, learning, and testing out some of the devices they brought! #Clearbrook #IATP #DisabilityServices #Illinois