Join Our Team ▾ We employ people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. Employment Application Current Job Opportunities On average, our employees stay 6.4 years at IA. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Independence Association offers competitive pay and a benefit package that includes Employer-paid training for all required certifications 403b plan with a company match Generous paid time off Full-time employees are eligible for: Short term disability Medical insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending plan No-cost life insurance No-cost long-term disability A DIVERSE WORKPLACE Independence Association values the contribution that a diverse workforce provides and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are active partners with: Diversity Hiring Coalition of Maine, committing to an ethnically and racially diverse workforce Working Together, furthering best practices in the employment of people with disabilities within our organization. On average, IA employees stay 6.4 years HOW TO APPLY Download the Application Today! Email to: hr@iaofmaine.org Mail to: HR at Independence Association, 3 Industrial Pkwy, Brunswick, ME 04011 Or apply in person every Tuesday, 10 am - 2 pm, 3 Industrial Pkwy, Brunswick, Maine In-person open interviews are postponed until COVID restrictions are lifted. Please apply by mail, email, or on Indeed. Working at Independence Association Long Timers: Why We Stay at IA ‘IT PUTS ME ON SUCH A HIGH’ Melanie Reese started her career at IA in 1998, but you could say she began working in our field when she was 11. That’s when she started babysitting a child with Down syndrome. Her jobs have all involved assisting people in their growth. Read more. ‘EVERY DAY I FEEL JOY’ Holly Randall came to Independence Association after bouncing from job to job, state to state for several years after college. Then, at Independence Association, she continued to bounce from job to job until she finally landed in her current responsibilities as Director of Programs. Read more. ‘THEY SHARE GOOD NEWS WITH ME’ Jen Billings was working as a substitute teacher in Bath when a parent asked the district who could work with their child over the summer. That was 1998, and Jen has been working at Independence Association with kids and families ever since. “I wouldn’t do this job anywhere else,” she says. “I love my team, and we do what we do well. Read more. “I ALWAYS FEEL LIKE I’VE HELPED SOMEONE“ Christine Walker first heard about Independence Association when she saw an ad for a job coach ad. Through the interview process, she became intrigued. “I had no idea that people with disabilities could have their own place, drive their own car, hold a job. It was a very positive place … not dwelling on what folks should do but on what their skills are. I was psyched!” What’s wonderful about her case management responsibilities now, Christine says, is: “I know when I go home I’ve done something well, helped someone, paved the way for someone to get what they need. Every day it’s different, and I always feel like I’ve helped someone every day.” Read more. “Independence Association feels like a family to me.” — J.B., Targeted Case Manager, 12 years of service WHO WE ARE Independence Association is a community of individuals with intellectual disabilities, parents, families, friends and local business people working together with a dedicated staff to provide services and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit. CONTACT Address: 3 Industrial Pkwy. Brunswick, ME 04011 Phone: 207-725-4371 Fax: 207-725-1416 e-mail: info@iaofmaine.org SITE HOME WHO WE ARE SERVICES CAREERS EVENTS CONTACT FAQ DONATE SPINOFF MAP ENVISIONME COMMUNITY WORKS VOLUNTEERS CLIENT SPOTLIGHT STAFF SPOTLIGHT STORIES FROM IA LEADERSHIP SPINDLEWORKS Sign up to receive news and updates. SIGN UP NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE