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 a 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 application to Projectsearch@parents-alliance.org or attach 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 630-938-2122.

Download Application

Project SEARCH Delnor Questions/Inquiries

Please place any questions or inquires about the Project SEARCH Delnor program here. Program applications can also be submitted here. Please allow at least 24 hours for a response.