Heart of Mercy Volunteer Opportunity

Misericordia Heart of Mercy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing in residence

Meals during program

Job summary

Misericordia Heart of Mercy invites service members to join a community-centered program in Chicago, living in the Driskill Residence and assisting residents with daily living activities. The role emphasizes personal interaction, participation in employment and education programs, and contribution to residents’ well-being.

Participants choose from Summer, 6-Month, or Year-Long tracks, fostering growth, relationships, and service within a supportive team that values inclusion and the quality of

Qualifications

• Demonstrated empathy and ability to support individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and programs.
• Support employment, education, workshops, and wellness activities.
• Live in community in the Driskill Residence and participate in resident life.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day

What if your career could give you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life every day?

Misericordia's Heart of Mercy service experience has three options (summer, 6-month, and year-long) for young adults from across the country who want to share their lives with our I/DD population of children and adults in a community setting. Service members live in community in the Driskill Residence, near the main campus, and assist residents on campus with a variety of activities of daily living, as well as with programs that focus on elements of life integral to personal happiness and well-being.

Our goal is that the lives of both service member and resident will be enriched as a result of their shared time and efforts.

Why Join Misericordia?

• Meaningful work: Share your life with residents and help them build a life worth living.
• Community living: Live alongside fellow service members in the Driskill Residence, near the main campus.
• Well-rounded experience: Support residents across employment/workshops, education, residential placements, health and wellness, spirituality, therapy, and social/recreational outings.
• Flexible commitment: Choose the track that fits your life — summer, 6-month, or year-long.
• Personal growth: Build relationships and skills that enrich your life alongside those of the residents you serve.

As a Heart Of Mercy Service Member, You Will

• Live in community in the Driskill Residence, near the main campus
• Assist residents on campus with a variety of activities of daily living, including personal care needs and meal preparation
• Support programs focused on employment, education, and workshops
• Share your life with residents in a way that enriches both service member and resident

Program Options

• Summer
• 6-Month
• Year-Long

About Misericordia

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is home to more than 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged.

Misericordia offers a continuum of care to meet residents' diverse needs and aspires for each individual to live as independently as possible in the highest level of community integration feasible. At Misericordia, we value our employees, fostering opportunities for growth and development, generous benefits, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment. Misericordia employees contribute to the mission and the community with their presence and focus on making residents' lives a life worth living.

Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.