One-Stop Operator Manager- Chicago Citywide Literacy

The One-Stop Operator Manager will be responsible for:

● Coordinating WIOA service delivery to job seekers, businesses and funders. Ensuring clear

delineation of roles and responsibilities across Partners.

● Convening meetings to support implementation of Memorandum of Understanding between

WIOA One-Stop Partners.

● Facilitating the development and implementation of service integration plans at One-Stop

centers sharing necessary data, reducing duplication of services, leveraging program resources

to the mutual benefit of Partner programs and their shared customers, resulting in efficient,

effective and seamless service delivery.

● Coordinating operations at One-Stop centers by maintaining a regular physical presence at the

center(s), ensuring consistent branding and services.

● Facilitating cross training of frontline staff to ensure that each Partner learns the key program

goals and eligibility criteria of each program.

● Implementing a customer service strategy.

● Assisting with community outreach and promotion of program services

● Identifying ways in which technology may be used to enhance operations, service delivery,

customer service, service integration and reporting

● Remaining informed on Federal and State One-Stop Operator policies and attending relevant

webinars and in-person trainings

● Reporting on activities and performance

● Forming strong relationships with Partners to ensure accurate and timely referrals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of the One-Stop system and the required

WIOA Partners: Career Services for Adults, Dislocated Workers and Youth (WIOA); Job Corps;

YouthBuild; Adult Education and Literacy; Employment Services (Wagner Peyser); Vocational

Rehabilitation; Senior Community Service Employment Program; Career Technical Education (Carl

Perkins Career and Technical Education Act); Trade Adjustment Assistance; Veterans State grants;

Community Services Block Grant; Employment and training (Department Housing and Urban

Development); Reentry Programs (Second Chance Act); Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Social

Security Act).

Required Qualifications and Skills

● BA preferred or High School diploma/GED with 5 years relevant work or volunteer experience to

perform the duties of the position

● Ability to approach work with an equity and systematic lens.

● Ability to travel among One-Stop locations and to meetings throughout Cook County.

● Ability to read, understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written

communications.

● Strong organizational, interpersonal, planning, and follow-up skills.

● Ability to work independently, plan meetings, maintain own schedule.

● Ability to lead discussions, facilitate meetings, and work collaboratively with a dynamic group of

colleagues.

● Research and writing

● Creative problem solving

● Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

● Networking, outreach, and team building

Knowledge and Expertise

● Familiarity with required WIOA Partners, previously mentioned, and the services they provide to

job seekers and businesses.

● Familiarity with the One-Stop system and the local providers

● Demonstrated success developing and implementing program strategies and producing

successful outcomes

● Advanced computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel);

knowledge of government systems strongly preferred

● Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to interact and

develop rapport with a diversified population of business leaders, funders and partners.

● Service oriented flexible, self-starter with a solid work ethic who can manage multiple priorities

simultaneously and work under pressure to meet deadlines

● High initiative, outstanding organizational skills, clear attention to detail and ability to follow

through

● Excellent presentation skills

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Early Childhood Educator- Part Time SCM Care

 Salary

$15 - $20 an hour

Job Type

Part-time

Contract

Qualifications

Experience:

teaching, 2 years (Required)

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Location:

Chicago, IL 60610 (Required)

License:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Full Job Description

Job Summary

SCM Care is looking for an experienced Early Childhood teacher to work with a toddler to assist in developing early childhood skills. This individual will possess the knowledge to facilitate developmentally appropriate learning.

Plan and implement learning activities

Monitor student growth

Maintain relationships with parents and legal guardians of students in order to keep them informed of their child’s progress.

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

Four-year degree in related to the field of education

Supervised classroom experience teaching in a day care or primary education

Completed degree or course of study in a related field

Organization and Goal Setting Experience

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Various Teaching opportunities- Lakeshore Schools

Lake Shore Schools in Rogers Park is actively recruiting new teachers to join our team! Lake Shore

Schools services children in the community from ages birth to five. We are currently looking for the

following teachers for our school:

● Lead two year old teacher

● Assistant toddler teacher

● Assistant infant teacher

Duties include:

● Using and implementing the creative curriculum, teaching strategies gold, Tadpoles daily logging

● Fostering growth and development through exploration, play and the creative curriculum

● Complete required paperwork for Head Start, DFSS and DCFS

● Ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children

Requirements:

● A year or more working with young children

● 15 early childhood education credits, 30 total college credits (assistant role)

● Associates in ECE or 60 total college credits, 30 early childhood education credits (lead role)

Benefits available through Lake Shore Schools:

● Competitive hourly wages based on education and experience

● Health and dental benefits

● Paid Time Off

● Tuition reimbursement

● Opportunities for upward mobility and growth

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ISACorps, Community Worker

Job Duties:

Provide accurate, complete, and sensitive counsel to students facing academic, financial, and social barriers to higher education.

 

Deliver quality curriculum and presentations to Illinois students and their parents.

Represent ISAC in the classroom setting, parent information nights, and college preparation events. 

Promote programs and services offered by ISAC to communities throughout the state. 

Provide technically proficient, yet easily accessible advice and information to the parents of potentially college-bound students on the college admission and financial aid application process.

Locations:

Corps members are placed in community college districts to work with select middle schools or high schools throughout the district. ISAC seeks to fill openings for the 2021-22 academic year in the following regions – please click on the Regional District map below for a list of districts within each region: 

 

• Region 1-NorthWest

• Region 2-Chicago Metro North           

• Region 3-Chicago Metro South

• Region 4-Western

• Region 5-Eastern

• Region 6-Southern

• Region 7-Western Suburbs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. As a program of near-peer mentors, we are looking for candidates who graduated high school during or after 2015.

• For students that have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree, employment will be contingent on graduating prior to the start date.

• Excellent written and communication skills.

• Desire to work with students pursuing a college credential, especially low-income and first-generation college students.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Able to pass a background check.

• Available to make a two-year commitment.

• Availability to attend mandatory six-week paid training program from mid-June through July.

Compensation/Benefits:

• ISAC offers an attractive benefits package including: Health, vision, life insurance, State Employees’ Retirement System, educational benefits, and more.

• $30,000 annual salary

• Five weeks paid vacation (three weeks are predetermined)

• 12 paid sick days

• 12 paid holidays

• Tuition waiver at select public Illinois universities

How to apply:

Please create a profile and submit a cover letter and resume at https://recruiter.isac.org

Project Employment and Training-(Bilingual-Spanish) (Seasonal through 12/2020) - Family Focus

 Family Focus, a leader in the field of family support, seeks qualified candidates for the full time

(seasonal) Project Lead position. Family Focus provides comprehensive resources and support programs

for families with young children, and at-risk youth at multiple community-based centers in Chicago and

Chicago land area. Founded in 1976 by early childhood professionals, Family Focus Nuestra Familia

provides services to a diverse population

The Illinois Welcoming Center (IWC) is a comprehensive service center for the integration of immigrants

and refugees in Illinois. The IWC innovative model eliminates systemic barriers that immigrants may

have in approaching state services. The IWC provides immigrant and refugee individuals and families

with an array of service, information, programs, and classes to assist in their path towards successful

integration to the state and therefore, creating self-sustaining and thriving communities.

Position Description

The Project lead will provide intake, assessment, and case management services to

individuals/families that enroll in the employment and training project. Project lead will

support individuals and families through training, and support in accessing skills and

employment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement employment services including: 1) Employment and training services; 2) Life

skills/literacy services, and; 3) Referrals for Employment and Training and Life Skills/Literacy

provided by an employment agency, non-profit or government partner, community college or

Workforce Center.

• Support participants to job employment placement and enrolling individuals in an

educational program.

• Provide the following life Skills/literacy services which can include computer skills, resume

assistance, career readiness and career orientation, ESL classes and other soft skills needed

to prepare for employment.

• Recruit, identify and enroll participants in employment and training and life skills/literacy

projects.

• Determine eligibility, including: 1) Households impacted by COVID-19 AND 2) Households

ineligible for federal stimulus checks and unemployment benefits that have not received

housing funds from other city, state and federal programs funded by the CARES Act, 3) Low-

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income, limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals that have not received housing funds from

other city, state and federal programs funded by the CARES Act.

• Hire community navigators to conduct outreach, gather documentation and assist individuals

health navigator programs.

• Identify activities that promote understanding and prevention of COVID-19

• Perform case management home visits and follow-ups as needed.

• Locate, identify and utilize partner agencies, social services and resources for families.

• Collaborate with local social service agencies in order to coordinate services for participants.

• Present case material and request information from other center staff.

• Maintain the highest level of participant confidentiality.

• Attend required meetings, including but not limited to, weekly intake meetings, participant

staffings, team meetings, program meetings and supervision.

• Prepare and submit documentation and reports.

• Maintain participant records in accordance to professional standards, project, and funding

source requirements.

• Develop and maintain required records, reports and statistical data.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of three years’ experience in the social work or related social

services field.

• Prior family support or case management experience.

• Perform tasks and responsibilities utilizing the Principles of Family Support Practice.

• Experience working in a community-based/social services setting.

• Prior knowledge and experience working in diverse community.

• Has a deep cultural understanding of the immigrant and refugee community in the greater

Chicago area.

• Must be able to write, speak, facilitate, and translate in both English and Spanish.

• Flexible schedule including some weekends and evenings (required).

• This position requires some travel. Car is essential.

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Bilingual program Manager-Maryville Academy

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans and manages the program to provide effective care, counseling, and

support for Maryville youth;

• Develops and implements organizational procedures to ensure a daily routine in

the program. Such procedures include those pertaining to staff/home schedules,

logs, and other organizational tools;

• Coordinates with the care team the implementation of case management

activities, records documentation, and youth treatment plans;

• Provides feedback to staff on their implementation of Maryville policies and

procedures and maintenance of professional standards through regular written

and informal consultation;

• Reviews documentation- and administrative forms for accuracy and

effectiveness, including shift logs, daily case entry logs, unusual incident reports,

visitation logs, sign in/out log, and medical records;

• Monitors staff compliance with required training and physicals and completes

annual performance evaluations;

• Participates in continued performance quality improvement;

• Other duties as assigned.

.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in human service related field from an accredited college or

university required, plus two years of residential child care experience;

• Minimum of one year of experience appropriate to population being served;

• Minimum of 25 years of age.

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Bilingual Evening Coordinator- Jovenes Adelante program- Maryville Academy

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises staff on the evening shift who provide services for the residential care of

Maryville youth;

• Implements, under guidance of Program Manager, organizational procedures to ensure a

daily routine in the program. Such procedures include those pertaining to staff/home

schedules, logistics and transportation, logs, and other organizational tools;

• Oversees intakes and discharges in the residential home, in coordination with program

manager and case manager;

• Coordinates with the care team to ensure a schedule that includes case management

meetings and call, clinician meetings and calls, and safe recreational and leisure

activities;

• Provides feedback to evening staff on their implementation of Maryville policies and

procedures and maintenance of professional standards through regular written and

informal consultation;

• Documents incidents in Significant Incident Reports and Internal Reports;

• Reviews documentation and administrative form completion for accuracy and

effectiveness, including shift logs, daily case entry logs, Significant Incident Reports,

visitation logs, sign in/out log, and medical logs, and others, as required by ORR;

• Monitors staff compliance with required reporting;

• Ensures staff preparation of evening meals and snacks in accord with menus and

standards;

• Participates in and leads staff training and huddles;

• Participates in continued performance quality improvement;

• Implements the Maryville’s policy on Zero Tolerance to Sexual Abuse;

• Assures that all activities are conducted with appropriate precautions taken for the safety

of the participants;

• Implements emergency routines and procedures as necessary;

• Reports on activities and communicates all concerns to supervisor;

• Other duties as assigned.

Maryville Academy Job Description

Bilingual Evening Coordinator

Jovenes Adelante Unaccompanied Children Program

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service related field from an accredited College or

University preferred, plus two years of experience working with Children in a residential

setting; or

• High School Diploma / GED plus 60 Credit hours and five years or Residential Child

Care experience;

• Successful completion of all staff education requirements including: Pre-Service training,

NCI, CPR, and ARC Model;

• Must possess a valid driver’s license;

• Minimum 25 years of age.

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Bilingual case Manager for the Unaccompanied Children's Program- Maryville Academy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the safety of all children within each home;

• Coordinate and handle an estimated case load of 8 at any given time, and provide

coverage on additional cases, as needed;

• Coordinate initial intake for each child;

• Actively participate in ORR staffing sessions, internal staffing, training and

organizational meetings, and Treatment Team meetings;

• Initiate and complete ORR-mandated procedures for vetting potential sponsors;

• Confirm that each child has an initial medical evaluation within 48 hours of arrival and

coordinate with nurse health interventions;

• Coordinate and assist the clinician in all required assessment procedures;

• Manage reunification process for each child;

• Keep information updated in UC portal;

• Coordinate the discharge and release of child to their sponsor;

• Respond to client emergencies within or outside work hours;

• Actively participate in ORR staffing sessions, internal staffing, training and

organizational meetings, and Treatment Team meetings;

• Fulfill ORR-mandated file requests;

• Participate in Maryville File Utilization Review and eVOLV system;

• Contribute to safety of children in the shelter as part of the larger Maryville team;

• Maintain professional relationships with

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant behavioral/social sciences field;

• 2-4 years progressive experience in case management.

Skills /Knowledge:

• Bilingual English/Spanish language competency required;

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Full Time Administrative Assistant- Pilsen Wellness Center

We are seeking highly motivated Full-Time Administrative Assistant to join our team at our newly acquired location: 2928 E 89th St, Chicago, IL 60617.

The work schedule available is: Tuesday- Friday 12pm-8pm; Saturdays 9am-5pm.

Responsibilities and Duties

This individual schedules appointments, gives information to callers, and otherwise relieves staff of clerical work.

Qualifications and Skills

1-2 years of administrative and clerical assistance experience. High School Diploma required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) REQUIRED.

Benefits

The agency offers medical insurance, dental and life insurance. Pilsen Wellness Center also offers a generous time off package which includes vacation days in the first year, sick days and 11 days of holiday pay.

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Administrative Assistant- Part Time- Pilsen Wellness Center

We are seeking highly motivated Part-Time Administrative Assistant to join our team at our newly acquired location: 2928 E 89th St, Chicago, IL 60617.

The work schedule available is: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4pm-8pm; Saturdays 9am-5pm

Responsibilities and Duties

This individual schedules appointments, gives information to callers, and otherwise relieves staff of clerical work.

Qualifications and Skills

1-2 years of administrative and clerical assistance experience. High School Diploma REQUIRED. Bilingual (English/Spanish) REQUIRED.

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Mental Health Professional- CST Program- Pilsen Wellness Center

The Community Support Team (CST) Services, funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health, provides structured service to persons diagnosed with a severe mental illness. The program aims to reduce the frequency of hospitalizations and targets those individuals possibly isolated from supportive services. A low staff to participant ratio allows for more individualized attention and follow-up activities. Staff renders services primarily in community settings and often in the participant’s home.

We are seeking a Mental Health Professional for the CST program which is located at 2316 South Damen Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60608.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.

Responsibilities and Duties

This individual will contribute to the implementation of the participants' service plans, specifically designed to increase the participants' skills in independent daily living, independent economic self-sufficiency and community integration/reintegration, which may include an array of services and interventions designed to provide treatment, habitation training and other integration services. Must have a valid drivers license and provide home visits.

Qualifications and Skills

This individual must have a Bachelor Degree in Psychology or a related field OR 5 years’ experience in the Mental Health Field. Familiarity with Medicaid Rule 132 desired. Bilingual in Spanish is REQUIRED.

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Mental Health Professinal- HOGAR- Pilsen Wellness Center

 We are seeking a highly motivated Mental Health Professional to join our Drop In Center located at 500 East 47th Street Chicago, Illinois 60653.

The work schedule available is: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm.

Responsibilities and Duties

This individual is to assist the HOGAR participants to transition from long-term care facilities back in the community by helping them find appropriate independent living arrangements that will support their recovery and success. This individual will also provide ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and overall evaluation of individual client needs. Applicant must be willing to and comfortable driving to clients and conducting home visits.

Qualifications and Skills

A Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling; Psychology; Social Work and/or 3-5 years of mental health experience or related field required. Driver's License required.

Benefits

The agency offers medical insurance, dental and life insurance. Pilsen Wellness Center also offers a generous time off package which includes vacation days in the first year, sick days and 11 days of holiday pay.

Please visit www.pilsenwellnesscenter.org for more information about the agency and the programs we offer!

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

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Employment Specialist- Pilsen Wellness Center

 We are seeking a highly motivated Full Time Employment Specialist to be located at our CILA Residential 2316 South Damen Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60608.

The work schedule available is: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Employment Specialist ensures intake and assessment of participants, instructs participants in job seeking and retention skills; develops placement plans, makes partnerships and contacts in the community helping participants to achieve employment; performs job coaching, insuring that participants find and maintain employment. Employment specialist works in an integrated manner with other Mental Health programs’ staff to provide for the supportive needs participants may present while involved in the Individual Placement & Support Program. Keeps records on services provided and prepares other required program documentation. Position involves traveling and visits to different community employers.

Qualifications and Skills

This individual must have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation or related field. Experience in similar role preferred. Valid Driver's License Required. Bilingual (Spanish) REQUIRED.

Benefits

The agency offers medical insurance, dental and life insurance. Pilsen Wellness Center also offers a generous time off package which includes vacation days in the first year, sick days and 11 days of holiday pay.

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