Jobs

Best Buddies Jobs continues the integration of people with intellectual disabilities into the community through supported employment. Best Buddies Jobs assists participants in locating and maintaining employment through training and offers ongoing support. Our focus is on developing competitive, integrated jobs, which allow individuals to earn an income, pay taxes, and work in an environment alongside others in the community.

Best Buddies Jobs has found employment for individuals in the Miami, Boston and Los Angeles areas. We pride ourselves on developing jobs in professional environments. Our employers range from law firms and talent agencies to well-known retail businesses and luxury hotels.

The President's Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities has recognized Best Buddies Jobs as a national model of supported employment focusing on white collar and other non-traditional employment opportunities for people with cognitive disabilities. Westside Regional Center presented an Award of Excellence to Best Buddies Jobs California for providing "innovative employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities."

Currently there is not a Best Buddies Jobs program available in Illinois. Please join our efforts to bring this important program to Illinois by clicking here.

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