Project SEARCH at Delnor Hospital
Program Eligibility
The Delnor Hospital Project SEARCH Program is specifically for OUT-OF-SCHOOL (ages 18-24 years) youth with disabilities. This program is funded by LWIA 5 (Kane, Kendall, and Dekalb), the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the United States Department of Labor. The following eligibility is required:
- Each participant must have already graduated from and have accepted their diploma from high school
- Applicants who reside in Kane, DeKalb and Kendall counties will be given priority.
- Must have proof of disability either through IEP or DRS documentation
- Must have a desire to work competitively at the end of the program
- Would benefit from participation in a variety of skill-building internships
- Who are independent with self-care and medication management
- Who can self-monitor on a 1:4 ratio of support
- Who have access to independent transportation to/from Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
Our Program Partners
Our Project SEARCH programs are built on collaboration. Without our partners, this program would not be successful.
Project SEARCH Delnor Info Video
The PAEP staff at Project SEARCH Delnor created a presentation to showcase the Project SEARCH program, so families and professionals can meet the Project SEARCH Delnor staff and learn about the parties involved that are pivotal in allowing the program to run effectively and efficiently. The video also gives interested participants an overview of the program, explains eligibility requirements, and provides details on the application and selection process.
Program Application
Download and complete the application below
Send the application to Projectsearch@parents-alliance.org or attach it at the bottom of the webpage
Also, attach additional files needed:
Proof of disability (IEP or IPE)
High School diploma or equivalent
Resume
Please download the application and save it before typing into it. Then re-save often and when complete before sending it back.
For more information on the Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Project SEARCH program, please contact LEAD Employability Instructor, Hailey Mankivsky at Hmankivsky@parents-alliance.org or 630-933-2122.