Join Our Mission at Lambs Farm

At Lambs Farm, we've spent over six decades helping people with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives through meaningful work opportunities in our farmyard, restaurants, stores, and community programs. We're a vibrant community that serves as both home to our participants and a place where visitors grow through enriching experiences that create lasting connections.

We're expanding our Health Services team to ensure every participant receives coordinated, compassionate medical care. This growth creates an exciting opportunity to directly impact the health and wellbeing of adults who depend on your support and advocacy.

 

About This Opportunity

As our Health Services Advocate, you'll serve as the vital connection between participants and community healthcare providers, ensuring timely access to medical care while advocating for their needs. Based at our Libertyville campus, you'll spend your days transporting participants to appointments throughout the area, supporting them during medical visits, and coordinating their care with our nursing team.

What you'll accomplish:

• Provide advocacy and support during medical appointments, procedures, and healthcare coordination
• Build trusted relationships with community providers who deliver quality care to participants
• Create accurate health documentation that ensures seamless communication across care teams
• Advocate effectively for participants' needs during medical visits and emergency situations

What you bring to this role:

You bring experience supporting individuals who need assistance navigating healthcare systems, and you're comfortable communicating with medical professionals on someone else's behalf. Your calm presence helps people feel safe during stressful medical situations, and you understand the importance of accurate documentation in coordinating complex care.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license from Indiana, Illinois, or Wisconsin with clean driving record
• Willingness to provide care involving exposure to illness while following infection control protocols
• Physical capacity to assist participants with mobility needs during appointments and transportation

 

What We Offer

Work Environment: Beautiful 72-acre campus in Libertyville, collaborative healthcare team supporting participant wellness

Growth and Impact: Comprehensive training in medical advocacy and care coordination, direct health impact on participants who depend on your support

Our Values in Action: You'll work alongside nursing staff who value your insights about participants' needs, and weekly team check-ins ensure coordinated care that respects individual preferences and dignity

 

Ready to Make Impact?

This is your chance to ensure participants receive the healthcare advocacy they deserve while building meaningful relationships with both participants and community providers. Apply today to join our Health Services team.

 

Compensation

Starting pay is $19.00 per hour.