Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

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, serve and/or deliver meals to older adults who participate in our nutrition service program while ensuring adherence to food safety guidelines
• Assist nutrition staff and volunteers in successful daily operations of the nutrition site, which includes set up and breakdown of the service area
• Assist with Well-Being calls to older adults enrolled in the nutrition program
• Stock supplies for the site and inform Nutrition Program Manager 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 Food Manager Sanitation Certification, valid Drivers License, 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.

For a complete job description, please click here.  Interested applicants should submit a resume via email to Laura Valcour, Nutrition Program Manager, at lvalcour@oakparktownship.org

CARE COORDINATOR - FULL-TIME

Oak Park Township is seeking a full time Care Coordinator to serve as a member of the Senior Services team.  The care coordinator provides comprehensive assessment, care plan development, linkage to services and on-going case management for older adults to maximize functioning and independence in the community.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Develop, maintain and apply understanding of local, state, and federal programming, benefits, and services available to seniors and adults with disabilities age 18-59; including Township policies, procedures, and services.
2. Comprehensive assessment of participant needs within the home environment to include:  cognitive function, physical health, ability to perform activities of daily living within the home environment, emotional well being, social support and financial resources.
3. To assist in the development of an individualized plan of care with linkage to appropriate community-based services and benefit programs as determined by participant need.
4. To respect the participant’s right of self-determination in all areas of assessment and care plan development.
5. To involve the participant in all aspect of care development, utilizing resources from all sources, both public and private, to insure the most appropriate plan for each participant.

For a complete job description, please click here.  Interested applicants should submit a resume via email to Mary Anne Ojeda, Community Services Supports Manager, at mojeda@oakparktownship.org.

CARE COORDINATOR - FULL-TIME

Oak Park Township is seeking a full time Choices for Care- Care Coordinator to conduct pre-screening assessments at all acute hospital settings, post screens for patients admitted to long term care facilities within the Oak Park Township contracted area, and community-based assessments for Oak Park and River Forest residents.

The Choices for Care- Care Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Completing screenings within hospital, nursing facilities and community settings.

• Ensure completion of assessment tools, completion and maintenance of documentation, and provision of records to all providers as required by the standards of the Illinois Department on Aging.

• Providing information and linkages to programs and services.
• Accurate and timely data entry and billing.
• Developing, maintaining, and applying understanding of local, state, and federal programming, benefits, and services available to seniors and adults with disabilities age 18-59, including Township policies, procedures, and services.

Requirements of the position:

• BA/BS degree in social science, social work or related field. One year program in a social service capacity.
• Basic knowledge of Older Americans Act Services, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, SSDI, and the Community Care Program is preferred
• Flexibility, organization and ability to work collaboratively with team members and community partners.
• Weekend coverage required, flexible schedule available.

For a complete job description, please click here. Interested applicants should submit a resume via email to Bianca Ingwersen at bingwersen@oakparktownship.org