Clearbrook
Melinda Zambito has over three decades of experience in support roles, primarily centered around providing care for individuals with disabilities. Since January 2013, Melinda has worked as a Supported Living Assistant and Direct Support Person at Clearbrook, focusing on enhancing independence for children and adults within their home and community. Alongside this role, Melinda has been a Respite Provider and Supported Living Assistant at Countryside Association for People with Disabilities since 2001, implementing individual IEP goals. Involvement with United Parent Support For Down Syndrome as a volunteer since 1995 has included various leadership roles, contributing significantly to the organization's growth. Previous experience includes owning The TOT Stop Daycare and serving as a Support Specialist at Avnet Electronics Marketing and a Sr. Customer Service Support Specialist at ADP. Melinda holds a Home Day Care Certificate in Early Childhood Education from the College of DuPage.
Clearbrook
What started in 1955 as a parent’s response to the unmet educational requirements of their children with special needs, Clearbrook is now a leader in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities. Clearbrook is committed to creating innovative opportunities, services and supports for people with. Each year, we serve over 8,000 children and adults—as well as their families— in over 160 communities throughout northern Illinois. Clearbrook provides personalized children’s, adult day, employment, residential and clinical services at more than 60 locations throughout the Chicago area and is the largest provider of home-based services in the state of Illinois. Employing more than 900 people, we’re proud to report that 92 percent of every dollar raised goes directly into programs and services. For more information, please visit www.clearbrook.org.