Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

RECEPTIONIST – PART TIME

(Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2:00 pm, 25 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.  The full job description may be found 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 January 17, 2020 to Pamela Mahn, pmahn@oakparktownship.org.

 

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.  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.  The job description may be found here.

License: Valid Illinois Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) with Class B or C Passenger Endorsement; safe driving record as demonstrated by the Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

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 January 17, 2020 by email at  lstrong@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.

DISPATCHER - FULL TIME

Oak Park Township is seeking a full time dispatcher 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 Dispatcher.  The dispatcher is responsible for scheduling and routing passengers for transportation to various locations; providing excellent customer service & being responsive to requests for information or service; completing clerical responsibilities including data entry, file maintenance, quality control for log sheets, paperwork, invoicing and vendor communications; monitoring vehicles to ensure they’re maintained properly and in compliance with established safety and maintenance standards.

Job responsibilities include: ·             Receive, schedule, and route daily transportation requests from passengers.

·             Maintain complete, accurate and timely daily log sheets and route sheets, including number of passengers and methods of payment.

·             Monitor the mechanical and physical appearance of the Township buses by scheduling preventative maintenance appointments, monitoring the interior and exterior cleaning of the vehicles through the utilization of the pre and post trip inspection reports completed by the bus drivers. ·             Ensure driver files are kept current for operational, procedural and CDL training. ·             Provide backup responsibilities to the Transportation Manager and drivers. Minimum Qualification: High School Diploma. License, Preferred:  Valid Illinois Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) with passenger endorsement.  Safe driving record as demonstrated by the Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).   Knowledge of:   Streets in Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park Skill in: ·        Time management ·        Written and verbal communication   Physical Abilities: ·        Sit, drive, hear, speak and work on the computer for extended periods of time ·        Lift up to 50 pounds. ·        Climb multiple flights of stairs/ramps easily ·        Work in changing weather conditions For a complete job description, please click here.  Interested candidates should contact Lori Strong by January 17, 2020 by email at  lstrong@oakparktownship.org. Oak Park Township is a unique unit of 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.

 

FOOD SERVICE WORKER – PART TIME (Monday to Friday 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 Service Sanitation Certification and one year 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 January 17, 2020 to Madeline Pietryla, mpietryla@oakparktownship.org.

YOUTH SERVICES INTERVENTIONIST - PART TIME

Oak Park Township is seeking a Master’s level professional to join our team as a part-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 10 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 more information on the Oak Park Township and Youth Services and a complete job description, please click here.

All interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts and 2 letters of recommendation by January 17^th, 2020 to Sara Marx, smarx@oakparktownship.org.