Serving people with special needs

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TradeWinds

Empowering individuals of varying abilities to live to their fullest potential with dignity, integrity, choice and community inclusion.

TradeWinds provides services for children of all abilities and adults with physical and developmental disabilities including Child Care, Summer & Functional Skills Camps, and Speech & Occupational Therapy; Adult Day Activity Program & Training (ADAPT), Pre-Vocational Services (Sewing Manufacturing, Sign Shop, Packaging, General Assembly & Order Fulfillment), Employment Services, Residential Group and Supported Living Homes, Respite for Caregivers, Deaf Services, TradeWinds Community Pantry, and Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Clinic for residents of Northwest Indiana.

Adult Services

Serving adults to seniors with physical and intellectual disabilities..

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Youth Services

Individualized plans constructed for every child based on his or her needs..

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Recent News

Legacy Foundation Grant Support for TradeWinds Srvices, Inc.

Thank you, Legacy Foundation for the $40,000.00 Resilience Grant awarded in July 2025 to support TradeWinds Services Inc. Funding will help those affected in our sewing department to continue with employment and training opportunities. This support will also help program participants to increase their experience with and proficiency in technical skills that support career placement and advancement. We are committed to using these funds responsibly and effectively, ensuring that your investment in our mission produces positive outcomes for the community.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)* – Full & Part-Time

**DSPs start at $18.75 per hour**

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Minimum starting rate for some positions begin at $17.50 per hour

Maintenance Assistant – Full-Time

Substitute Pre-Vocational Production/ADAPT Trainer – As Needed

Industries Utility Worker Packer – Part-Time $16 per hour

Industries Utility Worker Assembler – Part-Time $10 per hour

Industries Utility Worker Box Assembler – Part-Time $7.25 per hour

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Now Hiring! Freelance ASL Interpreters: Contact Deaf Services at TradeWinds 219-945-0100 ext. 204 or email your resume to deafservices@tradewindsnwi.org.

*** TradeWinds Offers ***

*Competitive wages and paid training.
*Part-Time Benefits: Qualify for Medical (30 hours & up),
Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 401K & a 24/7 Gym at our facility.
*Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Time,
Holiday Pay, 401K & a 24/7 Gym at our facility.

For details on these positions, & to apply online,

click https://www.tradewindsnwi.org/careers/

Individuals with disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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