Employment Opportunities
Equip for Equality is a great place to work! We are a private, nonprofit civil rights organization for people with disabilities. We have multiple offices in Illinois with our main one in Chicago. Benefits for full-time employees include health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan with match.
We have employment opportunities right now
Clinical Monitor – Independent Monitoring Unit (Chicago Office)
Equip for Equality, a disability rights organization an innovative and expanding social justice (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.and appropriate care matters regarding our clients. The position involves working collaboratively with a team of monitors/A 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.
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.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $60,270-$72,500 annually (commensurate with experience)
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, and generous paid leave.
APPLICATION DEADLINE, HOW TO APPLY
Equip 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, fax: 312-541-7544 or by email to Valencia.Jackson@equipforequality.org.
**Applications will not be considered without a resume and cover letter.**
More about our hiring process
Equip for Equality is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Learn more about our hiring practices below.
Background checks
Because Equip for Equality is a community-serving organization and safety is of the utmost importance, Equip for Equality requires a background check for employees and others who volunteer or perform services for us depending on the role. The background check is run for employees once a conditional offer of employment has been extended. Background checks are conducted in accordance with all applicable laws, EFE’s policy, and paid for by EFE. A disclosed record may not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment.
Reasonable accommodations
Equip for Equality is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application process, please contact LaJune Davis-Wiley at lajune@equipforequality.org or 1-312-895-7333 and let her know the nature of your request and your contact information. Disability related information that is disclosed via the application process will be kept confidential.
Equal opportunity employer
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. View the Department of Labor’s “EEO is The Law” poster for more information about how employers must comply with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws.
Volunteer opportunities
Did you know you can volunteer or have an unpaid internship with EFE? Students and professionals can volunteer by providing general office help or through internships with our technology department, human resources and other areas of our state-wide non-profit organization. For information about our volunteer and unpaid internship opportunities for non-attorneys, please contact LaJune Davis-Wiley (see contact information below).
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