Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in Oak Park Township.  Currently, we have the following job openings:

BUS DRIVER - PART TIME

Oak Park Township is seeking a part-time driver to serve as a member of the Senior Services team to help
the Township achieve its mission of: 1) addressing the needs of our community; 2) serving residents to
help them remain living independently in the community as long as possible; 3) collaborating with
community partners to ensure the needs of the older adults are met.

Oak Park Township Senior Services is seeking to fill the position of Part-Time Driver. Driver schedules are
prepared for a month at a time, with a schedule alternating 2 days or 3 days per week. The driver is
responsible for driving passengers to locations; assisting passengers as necessary to embark and disembark
from bus pursuant to established procedures; maintaining the assigned vehicle in a clean condition;
checking the assigned vehicle for compliance with established safety and maintenance standards.

Primary responsibilities include:
• Pick up and deliver passengers according to established procedures
• Maintains complete and accurate daily log sheets
• Provides excellent customer service
• Inspects assigned vehicle each day
• Maintains general running conditions and daily cleanup of assigned vehicle

Minimum Qualification: High School Diploma.
License: Valid Illinois Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) with Class B or C Passenger Endorsement
preferred; safe driving record as demonstrated by the Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Must be able to secure CDL with passenger endorsement within first 60 days of employment.
Knowledge of: Streets in Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park

Skill in:
• Time management
• Verbal communication
Physical Abilities:
• Sit, drive, hear and speak for extended periods of time
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Climb multiple flights of stairs/ramps easily
• Work in changing weather conditions

Interested candidates should contact Lori Strong by email at
ydotson@oakparktownship.org.

Oak Park Township is a unique unit of Oak Park local government, providing human services to vulnerable
citizens of our community: at-risk youth needing guidance to improve their chances for a successful life,
senior citizens needing support to maintain their independence and financially struggling residents who
need monthly assistance and job seeking help. In addition, the Township provides funding for mental
health agencies and assistance with property tax inquiries and appeals.
Oak Park Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information on the Oak Park Township,
please visit: http://www.oakparktownship.org

COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTS & PARTNERSHIPS - FULL TIME

The Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township is seeking applicants for a full-time Associate Director of Contracts and Partnerships.  This position is responsible for building and maintaining community partnerships to support activities related to identifying community needs and coordinating funding within Oak Park. This position is responsible for all aspects of the grantmaking process and compliance with contract requirements, including reviewing and analyzing applications for funding, developing contracts and funding parameters, as well as monitoring of service delivery, billing, and outcome of services, as related to utilization of local government funds for the purchase and coordination of community mental health, intellectual/developmental disability and substance use disorder services for residents of Oak Park Township. Position is full-time with an excellent benefit package.

Please send a resume and cover letter to cpotts@cmhb-oakpark.org.  Resumes will be taken until the position is filled. For the complete job description, please click here.  For more information on the Community Mental Health Board, please visit https://oakparktownship.org/community-mental-health/.

YOUTH SERVICES INTERVENTIONIST - FULL TIME

Oak Park Township is seeking a Master’s level professional to join our team as a full-time Youth interventionist within the Youth Services Department. Youth Services supports programs and service that address youth through the implementation of prevention techniques, crisis intervention, restorative justice, therapeutic involvement, case management, and coordination of wraparound services with other community services which enhance the social/emotional development of youth and families. Youth Services is committed to promoting positive opportunities while helping youth and families access needed services.

The Youth Services Interventionist:

• Carries a caseload of up to 20 youth and works with their families and within the community.
• Provides individual counseling and conduct groups during school year.
• Has experience of the ability to gain knowledge and experience in the following areas: gangs, school attendance/ refusal issues, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, aggression, and behavioral issues.
• Maintains relationship with organizations that service youth in Oak Park and River Forest Communities, along with the schools.
• Attends supervision, team meetings, and participate in Oak Park Township events.
• Helps protect the parks by making weekly visits to a number of area parks around the community.
• Maintains up to date records, assessments, notes, tests, and other documentation and demonstrate good time management skills.

The position requires a Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology. Previous experience working with youth and families is preferred. Supervision for LCPC and LCSW available!

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for small groups as well as large group presentations
• Flexibility to adjust to unpredictability and the ability to prioritize
• Experience working with underserved populations, youth, and families.
• Sensitivity to protecting confidential information
• Have time management skills, maintain professionalism, and to manage conflict.

For a complete job description, please click here.

All interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by December 3^rd, 2021 to Megan Traficano, mtraficano@oakparktownship.org.