Charmion D. Cobb
Human Resources Specialist
We believe people with disabilities are their own best advocates
At Access Living we work hard to build and keep a talented and diverse workforce. Our team is made up of:
- 60% people with disabilities
- People who are passionate about disability rights, and social and racial justice
- Service professionals with a deep knowledge of disability
- Experts in their fields including accessible affordable housing, accessible transportation, and many other important issues that impact people with disabilities in Chicago
Build the world you want to see – work alongside people with disabilities in the community
We offer our employees:
- A competitive market-based salary structure
- Comprehensive benefits that include an excellent health plan
- A generous vacation policy – our office is closed between Christmas and the New Year in addition to paid time off
COVID-19
Access Living requires all staff members to be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against COVID-19. Disability and/or religious vaccine exemptions are considered on a case by case basis.
Available positions at Access Living
(Part Time) Arts & Culture Administrative Assistant
Access Living seeks a part time administrative assistant to support the Arts & Culture Program at Access Living. The assistant supports programming planning, scheduling, handling paperwork, and ensuring event details are handled.
Read the full job description and learn how to apply here.
Colbert Program Housing Locator
Access Living seeks a full-time employee to serve as Access Living’s Colbert and Williams program Housing Locator. Each Housing Locator is responsible for implementing programs that achieve and advocate for consumers to obtain integrated housing options when they have a goal to do so.
Read the full job description and learn how to apply here.
Community Development Organizer – Latinx and Immigration
The Latinx and Immigration Community Organizer is responsible for the development and implementation of community organizing campaigns on issues related to immigration justice and its intersection with other disability issues.
Community Supports Coordinator
Access Living seeks a Community Supports Coordinator to conduct in-home assessments for people with disabilities, encourage, empower, and educate consumers, and to increase the independence and self-determination of Chicagoans with disabilities. The Community Supports Coordinator assess consumers for any needs that allow them to direct their lives in their own homes.
Read the full job description and learn how to apply here.
Diversion and Reentry Policy Analyst
Access Living seeks a policy analyst to support our work related to people with disabilities impacted by the criminal legal system. The Analyst will join Access Living’s Advocacy Department, which currently addresses a wide range of issues through disability policy and organizing. They will be part of an internal team of staff working on not only diversion and reentry, but also the needs of disabled survivors of gun violence across the city of Chicago.
Read the full job description and learn how to apply here.
Personal Assistant Services Coordinator
This position is responsible for the development and implementation of Access Living’s Personal Assistance program as well as supporting the independent living skills of people with disabilities.