UPDATE ON EMPLOYMENT SCAM:
Unfortunately, scammers are posing as recruiters and pretending to be Connections for the Homeless’ staff to lure job seekers into providing personal financial information or download virus filled attachments.
A few things to be aware of: With very few exceptions, interviews are always conducted in person and at our locations. Connections never conducts employment interviews via email. Connections will never ask a new employee to provide sensitive banking or identity documents prior to working onsite for day one.
Job seekers should always confirm the legitimacy of an opening by checking this page and applying by following the instructions on this site.
We truly apologize for the cruelty of this scam, it is absolutely unacceptable. We sincerely wish you well in your employment search and professional aspirations.
A few things to be aware of: With very few exceptions, interviews are always conducted in person and at our locations. Connections never conducts employment interviews via email. Connections will never ask a new employee to provide sensitive banking or identity documents prior to working onsite for day one.
Job seekers should always confirm the legitimacy of an opening by checking this page and applying by following the instructions on this site.
We truly apologize for the cruelty of this scam, it is absolutely unacceptable. We sincerely wish you well in your employment search and professional aspirations.
Interested candidates can view available career opportunities below:
For nearly 40 years, Connections for the Homeless has served and catalyzed our community to end homelessness, one person at a time. Each year we provide eviction prevention, shelter, and housing services to 4,000 people from across north suburban Cook County. Beyond providing direct services we also operate a robust advocacy and community organizing program to address the root causes of homelessness. The COVID pandemic accelerated our growth in the depth and breadth of services we offer and the organizational infrastructure to sustain this highly impactful organization. Connections is a radically reshaped organization deeply committed to demonstrating our core values in all relationships with participants, colleagues, donors, partners, and volunteers.
Are you ready to join us?
At Connections for the Homeless, we blend a commitment to making a difference with a competitive rewards package. Our full-time employees enjoy a range of benefits, consciously crafted through an equitable lens, to support their well-being and professional growth.
As a benefit eligible employee, you'll be eligible for the following comprehensive benefits:
Generous Time Off: Your work-life balance is a priority. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, plus an extra floating holiday. Accrued Paid Time Off starts at 21 days/year up to 29 days/year depending on tenure.
Medical Coverage: Take your pick from a variety of healthcare coverage options - HMO, Large PPO, and Small PPO - tailored to meet your unique family, healthcare, and financial needs.
Dental Coverage: Not every plan fits every person, which is why we offer both high and low plan options for dental coverage. Choose the plan that suits you and keep your smile shining.
Vision Coverage: Keep your eyes in good health. Our comprehensive vision insurance is only a policy selection away.
Life and Disability Insurance: Connections fully funds your short-term and long-term disability insurance, to help handle unexpected life events. To add further peace of mind, we also offer a life insurance benefit, which again is entirely funded by Connections, providing coverage of one year's salary, up to $140,000.
Retirement Savings: Your long-term financial well-being is important, which is why we help you secure your future by providing a 403b retirement plan. After your first year of service, Connections contributes 3% of your pay towards your retirement fund.
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): By opting to enroll in one of our PPOs, you gain access to our Connections’ funded HRA benefit, designed to assist you in effectively managing your healthcare expenses.
Flexible Spending Account: Pay for eligible medical expenses like prescriptions, contacts, co-pays, over the counter medical items with this tax-advantaged savings account.
Dependent Care Account: Save up to $5,000 a year in pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible preschool, summer day-camp, after school care or adult daycare.
Gym Membership: Foster wellness and engage with your community through a discounted membership at our local McGaw YMCA.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential resources to help manage life's challenges are available whenever you need them.
At Connections for the Homeless, we're not only excited about the work we do but also the team we're privileged to do it with. Join us on this transformative journey to make a significant difference while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package designed with your needs in mind. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
Are you ready to join us?
At Connections for the Homeless, we blend a commitment to making a difference with a competitive rewards package. Our full-time employees enjoy a range of benefits, consciously crafted through an equitable lens, to support their well-being and professional growth.
As a benefit eligible employee, you'll be eligible for the following comprehensive benefits:
Generous Time Off: Your work-life balance is a priority. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, plus an extra floating holiday. Accrued Paid Time Off starts at 21 days/year up to 29 days/year depending on tenure.
Medical Coverage: Take your pick from a variety of healthcare coverage options - HMO, Large PPO, and Small PPO - tailored to meet your unique family, healthcare, and financial needs.
Dental Coverage: Not every plan fits every person, which is why we offer both high and low plan options for dental coverage. Choose the plan that suits you and keep your smile shining.
Vision Coverage: Keep your eyes in good health. Our comprehensive vision insurance is only a policy selection away.
Life and Disability Insurance: Connections fully funds your short-term and long-term disability insurance, to help handle unexpected life events. To add further peace of mind, we also offer a life insurance benefit, which again is entirely funded by Connections, providing coverage of one year's salary, up to $140,000.
Retirement Savings: Your long-term financial well-being is important, which is why we help you secure your future by providing a 403b retirement plan. After your first year of service, Connections contributes 3% of your pay towards your retirement fund.
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): By opting to enroll in one of our PPOs, you gain access to our Connections’ funded HRA benefit, designed to assist you in effectively managing your healthcare expenses.
Flexible Spending Account: Pay for eligible medical expenses like prescriptions, contacts, co-pays, over the counter medical items with this tax-advantaged savings account.
Dependent Care Account: Save up to $5,000 a year in pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible preschool, summer day-camp, after school care or adult daycare.
Gym Membership: Foster wellness and engage with your community through a discounted membership at our local McGaw YMCA.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential resources to help manage life's challenges are available whenever you need them.
At Connections for the Homeless, we're not only excited about the work we do but also the team we're privileged to do it with. Join us on this transformative journey to make a significant difference while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package designed with your needs in mind. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
Vaccination Policy
Connections for the Homeless is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all employees and participants. We continually adjust our practices and policies in line with the most recent health authority guidance to maintain this commitment.
We respect and uphold employees' autonomy regarding their health decisions. As such, we do not mandate any immunizations, including the COVID-19 vaccine, as a condition of employment.
Employees are encouraged to seek reliable information about immunizations, understand the associated risks and benefits, and consult with their healthcare professional to make informed choices. No employee will face discrimination based on their immunization status, and violations of this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary procedures.
Respecting privacy, an employee's immunization status constitutes protected health information and will remain confidential. Unauthorized sharing of this information is strictly prohibited.
While vaccines provide a significant safeguard against many infectious diseases, they do not eliminate all risks. Therefore, regardless of immunization status, all employees are required to adhere to the health and safety protocols as outlined by local, state, and federal authorities. These may include future directives concerning immunizations to control the spread of communicable diseases.
For any questions or concerns, employees are encouraged to reach out to the Agency’s Medical Director or Human Resources Department. Whenever possible, we will work to provide reasonable accommodations or flexibility to address individual needs and concerns.
This Voluntary Immunization Policy, approved by the leadership team at Connections for the Homeless, is effective from July 1, 2023.
We respect and uphold employees' autonomy regarding their health decisions. As such, we do not mandate any immunizations, including the COVID-19 vaccine, as a condition of employment.
Employees are encouraged to seek reliable information about immunizations, understand the associated risks and benefits, and consult with their healthcare professional to make informed choices. No employee will face discrimination based on their immunization status, and violations of this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary procedures.
Respecting privacy, an employee's immunization status constitutes protected health information and will remain confidential. Unauthorized sharing of this information is strictly prohibited.
While vaccines provide a significant safeguard against many infectious diseases, they do not eliminate all risks. Therefore, regardless of immunization status, all employees are required to adhere to the health and safety protocols as outlined by local, state, and federal authorities. These may include future directives concerning immunizations to control the spread of communicable diseases.
For any questions or concerns, employees are encouraged to reach out to the Agency’s Medical Director or Human Resources Department. Whenever possible, we will work to provide reasonable accommodations or flexibility to address individual needs and concerns.
This Voluntary Immunization Policy, approved by the leadership team at Connections for the Homeless, is effective from July 1, 2023.