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Housing is a Human RightFair Housing Lunch and Learn When: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 11am to 12:30pm Where: NICIL Office, 412 Locust Street, Sterling, IL Click Here to view Flyer
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NICIL is a non-profit, non-residential Center for Independent Living (CIL) that emulates the Independent Living Philosophy with a mission that promotes an accessible society that allows and expects full participation by people with disabilities. We service the following Illinois counties: Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties since 1985.
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Housing is a Human RightFair Housing Lunch and Learn When: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 11am to 12:30pm Where: NICIL Office, 412 Locust Street, Sterling, IL Click Here to view Flyer
Fall 2022 We are so happy to announce our new fall/winter class catalog for 2022 and 2023 (how can that be!) We have some creative team members who are ready to share their expertise in a variety of classes. We have a lot to offer! We have money management, cooking, crafting, health and wellness, and much more. Do you have an idea for a class? We are already starting to plan for next fall! If we have interest, we are happy to have classes in the summer as well. Never a shortage of ideas here! Now your turn! Look through the catalog and sign up for your classes. Some have limited space so sign up early! Questions? Call us at 815-625-7860 or email us at frontdesk@nicil.org. We look forward to seeing you soon! Click here for the: Fall-Winter 2022 catalog
We have an opening on our team! NICIL is currently seeking a full time Program Coordinator position. This important role at NICIL will support of consumers, participate in our outreach events, and inspire our consumers to live their independent life on their terms. We are looking for a team player who can inspire us all. Sound like something you are interested in? Click on our Join the NICIL Team! page for more details. Position open until September 29, 2022 or when the right person is found. Join us, we are a small but mighty team!
Being a Personal Assistant (PA) is a very rewarding career for the right person! The PA’s have a very important task! Each PA is responsible for helping an individual with disabilities live independently in their own home. Duties may include meal preparation, bathing, dressing, grooming, laundry, light housekeeping, and more. Each individual person has a service plan developed just for them. This is where the PA’s come in! The PA’s are the people responsible for helping to get this work done daily and assist in keeping the consumer living independently! NICIL and all the Centers for Independent Living (CIL’s) recruit, train, and match the consumers with the PA’s on our Registry. We are busy! Daily we receive requests for PA lists. We match the PA’s on our Registry with the needs of the consumer and the list goes out. Still not sure if this is right for you? First, answer these questions: Are you reliable and willing to work? Are you passionate about helping others stay independent? Do you care about and enjoy working with individuals? Are you willing to respect the home of your employer (the consumer?) If you said yes to these questions, then maybe you should think about this very rewarding career. Register for the next PA Orientation class and see for yourself what being a PA is all about! Call us at 815-625-7860 or email us at frontdesk@nicil.org for the latest schedule. PA Orientations are at least 4 times per month at NICIL. Call us!
Our Personal Assistant (PA) Orientation prepares you for a new career as a Personal Assistant, one of the most rewarding jobs that an individual can have. PA Orientations happen 2-4 times every month with Zoom options for those with the NICIL five (5) county area of: Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties. We offer an evening class as well as a Saturday option for those who have other obligations during the day. An advance application is required. Working with the individual in their homes is very helpful and much appreciated. The PA duties are not only rewarding, but you earn $16.50 per hour. There is even healthcare benefits for those who qualify. Would you like our latest PA Orientation schedule or more information? Contact us at 815-625-7860 or email us at frontdesk@nicil.org We will be happy to email you an application and answer questions! Call us!
Our pledge is to cordially assist all persons with disabilities in an efficient compassionate and compliant manner while seeking out agency growth opportunities.
Toll Free: 888-886-4245
TTY: 815-625-7863
Local: 815-625-7860
Fax: 815-625-7876
After Hours: 779-245-7045 (Monitored phone only. Your call will be returned on the next business day.)
Please Note: NICIL is NOT an emergency response agency. If you have an emergency, please dial 911 for assistance!