Grow with purpose

At Clare Woods, our heart beats through our dedicated team of educators, therapists, caregivers, job coaches, and support professionals. We don't just provide a service; we walk alongside individuals and families every step of their journey. If you have the compassion, expertise, and a shared commitment to helping every person thrive, you belong here. Join us in creating a community where people of all abilities are empowered to grow and build a rewarding career where you truly make a difference.

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What makes us a meaningful place to work is the care we provide to students at the academy, individuals in our adult programs, and to each other.

We are a tight-knit team where every voice is heard, valued, and holds weight. Whether you are at our school site in Wheaton or supporting our day program and group homes in Warrenville, the strong sense of community and the work we do leaves a lasting impact on everyone involved

Comprehensive Benefits

We offer a robust benefits package to support you and your family.

  • Full medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D). If you are already covered under someone else’s medical plan, we cover your medical and dental premiums at no cost to you!

  • We fully cover short-term and long-term disability benefits to ensure you are protected.

  • Generous Time Off
    We truly value work-life balance, which is why we offer generous time off policies across our organization: 

    • Non-year-round academy staff earn both PTO and sick time.

    • Year-round staff across the organization enjoy PTO, sick time, and vacation time.

    • Academy and day program staff enjoy scheduled holiday breaks.

Take the next step in your career with us!

Submit a general application below anytime to join our team! If you are looking for positions we are eager to fill right away, check our active openings on Indeed, which are live every Friday through Sunday night.

If you have any questions regarding employment or your application status, please contact us directly at amartinez@blcinc.org. Please do not call any of our program sites directly regarding employment updates, as those phone lines are reserved exclusively for student, individual, and family needs.

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