LARC Lansing

About LARC Lansing

LARC is a private, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3), community service organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing opportunities to work, live, and participate in their community. Originally formed in 1956, as a school for children with developmental disabilities (The Lansing School of Special Education), LARC has grown to provide services and supports to approximately 100 individuals across the Chicagoland Area. Supports include service facilitation, community day services, choice-driven classroom & recreational activities, job training & placement, and community-integrated living arrangements for 44 individuals in single-family group homes throughout the community. Consider a career at LARC! At LARC, you make a difference! Passion is a common attribute of those that work at LARC. We are dedicated to empowering and helping individuals with developmental disabilities live out their lives as independently as possible. If you are ready to make a difference, look through our openings and tell us about your interests. Benefits of working at LARC: Part-time & Full-time: Full-time and part-time positions are currently available. However, most jobs are part-time. Flexible hours: Hours may vary based on your availability and the needs of the individuals receiving support. Most of our shifts are evenings and weekends. There are also overnight shifts in our group homes. Occasionally, daytime shifts and full-time work become available. Work in individual and group settings: You will be offered assignments based on your skills and interests, and the needs of participants. Many of our group settings are smaller, with a lower client-to-staff ratio. Feel good about what you do: Our DSPs love to see our participants flourish by developing new skills, socializing, and gaining independence. They feel a sense of personal and professional fulfillment. Gain valuable experience: Working as a DSP can prepare you for a career in social service, case management, and the medical profession. There may also be opportunities for advancement at LARC. Paid on-the-job training: LARC provides paid on-the-job training in CPR, and First Aid, plus a state-approved curriculum for Direct Support Professionals including two weeks of classroom training and 80 hours of on-the-job training and coaching. LARC is committed to developing its employees through ongoing training, support systems, and coaching. Paid time off and health insurance: Full-time employees are eligible for paid time off and a host of employer-sponsored health insurance options.