Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

Our Mission

Providing locally-governed supportive services to our community.

Our Vision

To be a well-known and respected community partner and the leading provider of proactive, responsive and relevant supportive services for all residents at every stage of life.

Our Values

Service

We accept our responsibility to manage and preserve the resources entrusted to us to provide equitable and accessible services for all residents of Oak Park.

Community

We are a community of professionals dedicated to the dignity and well-being of all of the residents of Oak Park regardless of their means, backgrounds, or abilities.

Caring

We act in the best interests of each other and all of our residents by responding with respect, empathy, compassion, and professionalism.

Employment

Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with the Oak Park Township. Oak Park is a great place to live, work and play. We often post new opportunities, so please check back.

Oak Park Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We offer numerous benefits including:

Competitive compensation
Emphasis on work-life balance
Dedication to providing quality services to residents
Opportunities for advancement and professional development

Current Employment Openings

When a position is open at Oak Park Township we will post it here, and will place the announcement on job boards. If you are interested in a particular position, please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to the staff listed in the announcement via email.

Please click this box or the plus sign at right for our current employment opportunities

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

FOOD SERVICE WORKER – PART TIME (27.5 hours/week 8 a.m. to 1:30 pm)

Oak Park Township is seeking a part time Food Service Worker 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 by providing nutritious meals and opportunities for recreation, education, and socialization for older adults; 2) assisting with the operation of the nutrition site in an open, inclusive, and fiscally responsible manner while maintaining or improving service quality to staff, program participants, vendors and other partners; 3) assisting with opportunities for increased collaboration with community partners and providing volunteer opportunities to enhance service provision while conserving funds.

The Food Service Staff Worker will:

· Package and serve meals for older adults who dine in our nutrition site or receive delivery of meals in their homes while ensuring adherence to food safety guidelines throughout the service day

· Set tables and serve food to older adults

· Aide nutrition staff and volunteers in successful daily operations of the nutrition site

· Stock supplies for the site and inform Nutrition Lead of inventory needs

· Create a friendly, open, and welcoming environment by engaging with participants, volunteers, and staff.

· Act as a team player by providing staff coverage for other members of the Nutrition team as needed.

· Utilize food sanitation skillset to maintain high level of food safety at all times.

The position requires a High School Diploma, ServSafe Food Protection Manager Sanitation Certification, and at least one year of experience in a food service environment. Successful candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills, work well as part of a team, demonstrate tact, and show sensitivity to the needs of older adults. A background check and pre-employment test will be required for all candidates. Experience with Microsoft Office, databases and applicant tracking systems a plus.

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

For a complete job description, please click here. Interested applicants should submit a resume via email by March 1, 2021 to Madeline Pietryla, mpietryla@oakparktownship.org.

CARE COORDINATION & BILLING SPECIALIST - FULL TIME

Oak Park Township is seeking a full time Care Coordination & Billing Specialist. This position is responsible for
working seamlessly with the Care Coordination team and other Township staff to ensure the smooth operation of
billing, data collection, and quality assurance metrics for local, state, and federal services. In addition, this
position holds a half-time case load as a Care Coordinator with responsibility to provide case management for
older adults to maximize functioning and independence within the community.

The Care Coordination & Billing Specialist will:
• Process billing for all participant assessments
• Maintain Illinois Department on Aging database accuracy, completing updates as needed
• Provide quality assurance to ensure all cases assessed and billed within IDOA fiscal year
• Advocate on behalf of participants and their caregivers
• Educate residents about programs and services for older adults available in the community
• Conduct in-home comprehensive assessments that identify needs of the older adult client
• Develop care plans with clients to ensure needs are addressed and coordinated with service providers
• Support the client in obtaining or maintaining public entitlements and all community-based programs
• Identify & develop support systems that promote independent living and community integration
• Perform responsibilities of the role in accordance with local, state, and federal funding standards
• Maintain hardcopy/electronic files & reports for program reconciliation and audits
• Archive files according to Township regulations
• Provide support for state, senior center, and NAPIS computer systems
• Handle technology support requests from the Case Management team
• Provide support to the team during transition to web-based database

Requirements of the position:
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
• Current driver's license, proof of auto insurance and access to an automobile
• Successful completion of the Illinois Department on Aging Community Care Program training within
three months of hire
• Basic knowledge of computer systems including hardware, troubleshooting, basic database
environments, applicant tracking systems, Windows 10, and Microsoft Office 365 and web-based
applications
• Basic knowledge of Older Americans Act Services, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, SSDI, and the
Community Care Program is preferred
• Excellent communication, active listening, and writing skills; bilingual a plus
• Previous experience in service provision to older adults helpful with practical knowledge of the social,
psychological, and physiologic aspects of aging

For a complete job description, please click here. A background check and pre-employment test will be required for all candidates.

The mission of Oak Park Township is to provide locally governed supportive services to our community. The
Township is a well-known and respected community partner and the leading provider of proactive,
responsive, and supportive services for all residents at every stage of life. The values of service, community,
and caring guide the work we do.

Oak Park Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information on Oak Park Township, please visit our website at www.oakparktownship.org.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Mary Anne Ojeda at
mojeda@oakparktownship.org by Monday, February 12, 2021.

RECEPTIONIST – PART TIME
(Monday through Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm,
Friday 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. Total - 20 hours/week)

Oak Park Township is seeking a part-time Receptionist 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 by providing a positive customer service experience for visitors and callers; 2)
assisting with the operation of the front office in an open, inclusive, and fiscally responsible
manner while maintaining or improving service quality to staff, program participants, vendors
and other partners; 3) providing a positive and efficient phone experience for callers.

The Receptionist will:
• Manage the switchboard and direct calls accordingly
• Answer simple requests from callers and visitors and forward other requests to
appropriate personnel
• Make appointments for programs and work with community partners for scheduling
and appointment setup information
• Stock and order supplies for the site and inform of inventory needs
• Create a friendly, open, and welcoming environment by engaging with guests,
volunteers, and staff
• Act as a team player by providing staff coverage for other members of the front office
team as needed
• Utilize various office equipment and computer skills as needed
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills

Successful candidates must be dependable, organized, possess strong interpersonal skills, work
well as part of a team, be dedicated to providing a positive customer service experience, and
handling a multitude of tasks simultaneously. A background check and pre-employment test will
be required for all candidates. Experience with Microsoft Office, databases and applicant
tracking systems a plus. For a complete job description, please click here.

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.

Interested applicants should submit a resume via email by February 26, 2021 to Antoinette Moody Sims at tmoodysims@oakparktownship.org

Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteer opportunities with the Oak Park Township. Oak Park is a great place to live, work and play. We often post new opportunities, so please check back often.

Current Volunteer Openings:

Meal Delivery Volunteers Needed

Senior Services seeks volunteers with a car to deliver meals to older adults, one morning per week for approximately one and a half hours. For more information or details, please contact Madeline Pietryla, Senior Lunch Program Manager, at (708) 383-8060 ext. 134, or mpietryla@oakparktownship.org.

Financial Advisory Committee to the Township Volunteers Needed

The Township Board of Trustees is accepting applications for the Financial Advisory Committee to the Township (FACT). For more information, please click here, call (708) 383-8005, or visit our Committees webpage for the application and further details.

Music Entertainment Artists Needed

Oak Park Township Senior Services seeks enthusiastic volunteers to perform a variety of music genres for the senior citizens who attend the Congregate Dining Program. The Dining Program takes place Monday - Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in our Senior Services building, 130 S. Oak Park Avenue. Please contact Kristin Norman, Senior Services Activity Assistant, at (708) 383-8060.

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Oak Park Township has several committees that advise the current board of trustees. Opportunities to volunteer on the committees are posted periodically along with the application process and requirements. Please click here for more details on each committee.