Employment
Job Opportunities
LIFE Center for Independent Living (LIFE CIL) advertises job opportunities that are available in at least the following places: in the Center, on our website and on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/lifecil). We will also share the employment opportunity with area Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) offices and other Centers for Independent Living around the state.
As a Center for Independent Living, we are required by law and by our core values to be managed and operated by a majority of persons with disabilities. We therefore, affirmatively seek to hire qualified persons with disabilities. We also value a diverse workforce, and strongly encourage minorities to apply.
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND MINORITIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. LIFE Center for Independent Living is committed to a diverse workforce through affirmative action and equal employment. Accommodations are available upon request for completing an application or interview.
Applications and resumes are only accepted when a position becomes available. Applications and resumes are not kept on file unless a position is available.
Current Openings
PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST – PONTIAC OFFICE
$16.50 per hour with paid time off
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday (16 hrs./week & additional 2 hours monthly)
The successful applicant will be responsible for performing a variety of duties related to customer service, answering phones, and running our equipment loan program.
Skills and abilities should include (with or without accommodations):
- At least one year’s experience working in an office environment
- Basic telephone skills
- Effective communication skills — both verbal and written
- Excellent customer service skills
- Efficient time management with frequent interruptions
- Ability to operate standard office machines
- Basic computer skills for data entry.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds for equipment loan program.
- Personal experience with disability is helpful, commitment to independent living philosophy and advocacy for the rights of people with disabilities essential.
Strong passion for advancing equality and integration of persons with disabilities of all types is essential. LIFE CIL is committed to a diverse workforce through affirmative and equal employment opportunities.
Apply by sending your resume with the names and phone numbers of three professional references to: Program Director, LIFE Center for Independent Living, 2201 Eastland Drive, Suite #1, Bloomington, IL 61704, or email mhelbig@lifecil.org by noon on February 20, 2026.
